BY THE STANDARD. 



THE 

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYEE, 

AND ADMINISTRATION OF 

THE SACEAMENTS; 

AND OTHER 

RITES AND CEREMONIES OF THE CHURCH, 

ACCOBDING TO THE USE OF THE 

yrotestant ^piscopaf C^urcO 

IN THE 

UNITED STATES OE AMERICA: 

TOGETHER WITH 

THE PSALTER, OE PSALMS OF DAVID. 

PHILADELPHIA: 

ED|-riON RUBL-ISHED FOR 

THE BISHOP WHITE PRAYEE BOOK SOCIETY* 

KING & BAIRD, SANSOM STREET. 




Philadelphia, March 18, 1848. 

I hereby certify, that this 18mo. edition of The Book of Common 
Prayer, and Adtnirdstration of the Sacraments, &c., (from the stereotvpe 
plates prepared (184S) by King & Baird, and adopted by the Bishop 
White Prayer Book Society) having been compared with the Standard 
Edition by a Presbyter duly appointed, is permitted to be published as 
En edition whi^h conforms to the directions of the Canon VII. of 1847. 

ALONZO POTTER, 

Bishop of the Protestant Ejnscop&i 
Chiirch in Fennsz Ivania^ 



Transfer 
Engineers School Llb^, 
June 29,1931 



TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



1 The Ratification of the Book of Common Prayer. 
S The Preface. 

3. The Order how the Psalter is appointed to be read. 

4. The Order how the rest of the Holy Scripture is appointed to be read. 

5. Tables of Lessons of Holy Scripture, to be read at Morning and Evening 

Prayer throughout the Year. 

6. The Calendar. 

7. Tables and Rules for the Moveable and Immoveable Feasts, together witli 

the Days of Fasting and Abstinence throughout the Year. 
8 Tables for finding the Hoiydays, 
9. The Order for Daily Morning Prayer. 
10 The Order for Daily Evening Prayer. 

11. Prayers and Thanksgivings upon several Occasions, to be used before t2i8 

two final prayers of Morning and Evening Service. 

12. The Collects, Epistles, and Gospels to be used throughout the Year. 

13. The Order for the Administration of the Lord's Supper, or Holy Communion. 

14. The Ministration of Public Baptism of Infants, to be used in the Church. 
15 The Ministration of Private Baptism of Children, in Rouses. 

16. The Ministration of Baptism to such as are of lliper Years, and able to an- 

swer for themselves. 

17. A Catechism ; that is to say, an Instruction to be learned by every Person 

before he he brought Lo be confirmed by the Bishop. 
\S. The Order of Confirmation, or Laying on of Hands upon those that are bap- 
tized, and come to years of Discretion. 

19. The Form of Solemnization of Matrimony. 

20. The Order for the Visitation of the Sick. 

21. The Communion of the Sick. 

22. The Order for the Burial of the Dead. 

23. The Thanksgiving of Women after Child-oirth, commonly c&Hed, The 

Churching of Women. 

24. Forms of Prayer to be used at Sea. 

25. A Form of Prayer for the Visitation of Prisoners. 

26. A Form of Prayer and Thanksgiving tO Almighty God, for the FrivUs of tlie 

earth, and all the other Blessings of his merciful Providence. 
27 Forms of Prayer to be uoed in Families. 

26. Selections of Psalms, to be used instead of the Psalms for the Day at the 

discretion of the Minister. 
?9. The Psalter, or Psalms of David. 



THE RATIPICATIOJI OV 



THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. 



By the Bishop, the Clergy, and the Laity of the Protestant Episco^'ol 
Church 171 the United States of America, in Convent>on, this Sixteenth 
Day of October, in the Year vj our Lord, one thousand seven hundred 
a?id eighty-nine. 

This Convention having, in their present session, set forth ^^ooA; 
of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments^ and other 
Bites and Ceremonies of the Church, do hereby establish the said Book: 
And they declare it to be the Liturgy of this Church : And require that 
it be received as such by all the members of the same: And this Book 
shall be in use from and after the First Day of October, in the Year of 
our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety. 



PREFACE. 



It is a most invaluable part of that blessed liberty wherewith CnRiiST 
iiath made us freey that in his worship, different forms and usages may 
without offence be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept 
entire ; and that, in every Church, what cannot be clearly determined 
to belong to Doctrine, must be referred to Discipline ; and therefore, by 
coromon consent and authority, may be gdtered, abridged, enlarged, 
amended, or otherwise disposed of, as may seem most convenient foi 
the edification of the people, " according to the various exigencies of 
times and occasions." 

The Church of England, to which the Protestant Episcopal Church 
in these States is indebted, under God, for her first foundation and a 
long continuance of nursing care and protection, hath, in the Prefacp 
of her Book of Common Prayer, laid it down as a rule, that " The par- 
ticular forms of Divine Worship, and the Rites and Ceremonies ap- 
pointed to be used therein, being things in their own nature indifferent 
and alterable, and so acknowledged, it is but reasonable that upon 
weighty and important considerations, according to the various exigen- 
cies of times and occasions, such changes and alterations should be 
made therein, as to those who are in places of authority should, from 
time to time, seem either necessary or expedient." 

The same Church hath not only in her Preface, but likewise in her 
Articles and Homilies, declared the necessity and expediency of occa- 
sional alterations and amendments in her Forms of Public Worship ; 
and we find accordingly, that, seeking to " keep the happy mean be- 
tween too much stiflfness in refusing, and too much easiness in admit- 
ting variations in things once advisedly established, she hath, in the 
reign of several Princes, since the first compiling of her Liturgy in the 
time of Edward the Sixth, upon just and weighty considerations her 
thereunto moving, yielded to make such alterations in some particulars, 
as in their respective times were thought convenient ; yet so as that the 
main body and essential parts of the same (as well in the chiefest rha- 
terials, as in the frame and order thereof) have still been continued firiH 
and unshaken." 

Her general aim in these different reviews and alterations hath been, 
as she further declares in her said Preface, " to do that which, according 
to her best understanding, might most tend to the preservation of peace 
and unity in the Church ; the procuring of reverence, and the exciting 
of piety and devotion in the worship of God ; and, finally, the cutting 
off occasion, from them that seek occasion, of cavil or quarrel against 
her L iturgy." And although, according to her judgment, there be not 

any thing in il contrary to tiie Word of God, or to sound doctrine, oi 



PREFACE. 



v?hich a godly man may not with a good conscience use and submit 
unto, or which is not fairly defensible, if allowed such just and favour- 
able construction as in common equity ought to be allowed to all human 
writmgs ;" yet upon the principles already laid down, it cannot but be 
supposed that further alterations would in time be found expedient. 
Accordingly, a commission for a review was issued in the year 16S9 ; 
but this great and good work miscarried at that time ; and the Civil Au- 
thority has not since thought proper to revive it by any new commission. 

But when in the course of Divine Providence, these American States 
became independent with respect to civil government, their ecclesiasti- 
cal independence was necessarily included; and the different religious 
denominations of Christians in these States were left at full and equal 
liberty to model and organize their respective Churches, and formxS of 
worship and discipline, in such manner as they might judge most con- 
venient for their future prosperity; consistently with the constitution 
and laws of their coimtry. 

The attention of this Church was in the first place draven to those 
alterations in the Liturgy which became necessary in the prayers for 
ourCivil Rulers, in conspqu€>nce of the Revolution. And the principal 
care herein was to make them conformable to what ought to be the 
proper end of all such prayere, namely, that " Rulers may have grace, 
wisdom, and understanding to execute justice, and to maintain truth ;" 
and that the people " may lead quiet and peaceable lives, in all godli- 
ness and honesty." 

But while these alterations were in review before the Convention^ 
they could not, but with gratitude to Gon, embrace the happy occasion 
which was offered to them (uninfluenced and unrestrained by any 
worldly authority whatsoever) to take a further review of the Pubhc 
Ser\' ice, and to establish such other alterations and amendments therein 
as might be deemed expedient. 

It seems unnecessary to enumerate all the different alterations and 
amendments. They will appear, and it is to be hoped, the reasons of 
them also, upon a comparison of this with the Book of Common Prayer 
ot the Church of England. In which it will also appear that this 
Church is far from intending to depart from the Church of England in 
any essential point of doctrine, discipline, or worship; or further than 
loc^al circumstances require. 

And now, this important work being brought to a conclusion, it is 
hoped the whole will be received and examined by every true member 
of our Church, and every sincere Christian, with a meek, candid, and 
charitable frame of mind; without prejudice or prepossessions; seri- 
ously considering what Christianity is, and what the truths of the Gos- 
pel are; and earnestly beseeching Almighty God to accompany with 
his blessing every endeavour for promulgating them to mankind, in the 
ciear-est, plainest, most affecting and majestic manner, for the sake erf 
Jesus Chhis ", our blessed Lord and Saviour. 



vi 



THE OEDER 



BOW THE PSALTER IS APPOINTED TO BE READ. 

THE Psalter shall be read through once every month, as it is there appointed, 
both for Morning and Evening Prayer. But in February^ it shall be read 
only to the twenty-eighth or twenty-ninth day of the month. 

A nd whereas, January^ March, May, July, August, October, and DecembeTy 
ha>e one-and-thirty days apiece ; it is ordered, that the same Psalms shall be 
read the last day of the said months which were read the day before j so that 
the Psalter may begin again the first day of the next month ensuing. 

And whereas the I19th Psalm is divided into twenty-two Portions, and ?a 
over long to be read at one time ; it is so ordered, that at one time shail not bp 
read more than four or five of the said Portions. 

The Minister, instead of reading from the Psalter as divided for Daily Morn- 
ing and Evening Prayer, may read one of the Selections set out by this Church. 

And, on Days of Fasting and Thanksgiving, appointed either by the Civil or 
by the Ecclesiastical Authority, the Minister may appoint such Psalms as he 
shall think fit in his discretion, unless any shall have been appointed by the 
Ecclesiastical Authority, in a Service se* out for the Occasion ; which, in that 
case, shall be used, and no other. 



PROPER PSALMS ON CERTAIN DAXis. 



Christmas-Day, 


Morning. 
19,45,85 


Evening. 

89,110,132 


Easter-Day, 


Morning. 

2,57,111 


Evening. 

113, 114, 318 


Asii-Wednesday, 


6, 32, 38 


102,130,143 


Ascension-Day, 


8,15,^1 


24, 47, 103 


Good-Friday, 


22,40, 54 


64, 88 


r ■ ■ 

|Whit-Sunday, 


48, 68 


104, 145 



The Minister may use one of the Selections, instead of any one of the above 
Portions. 



THE ORDER 

HOW THE REST OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURE 
IS APPOINTED TO BE READ. 

THE Old Testament is appointed for the First Lessons at Blorning and Eren- 
ing Prayer ; so that the most part thereof will be read every year once, aa 
in the Calendar is appointed. 

The New Testament is appointed for the Second Lessons at Morning and 
Evening Prayer. 

And to know what Lessons shall be read every day, look for the day of the 
m mth in the Calendar following, and there ye shall find the Chapters that 
«Lall be read for the Lessons, both at Morning and Evening Prayer; except 
only the Moveable Feasts, which are not in the Calendar; and the Immove- 
able, where there is a blank left in the column of Lessons; the Proper Lessorji 
for all which days are to be found in the Table of Proper Lessons. 

And, on Days of Fasting and Thanksgiving, the same rule is to obtain as in 
reading the Psalms. 

And the same discretion of choice is allowed on Occasions of Ecclesiastical 
Conventions, and those of Charitable Collections. 

.dnd J^ote, That whensoever 1' roper Psalms or Lessons are appointed, then 
the Psalms and Lessons of ordinary course appointed in the Psalter and CaJen- 
dar, if they be different, shall be omitted for that time. 

J^Totealso Thai the Collect, Epistle, and Gospel, appointed for the Svndntjy 
Bhall serve all the Week after, where it is not in this Book otherwise order&i 

vii 



TABLES OF LESSONS OF HOLY SCRIPTURE. 

TO BE HEAD AT MOBKING AND ETENIXG PBATER THROUGHOUT THE YEAB. 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR SUNDAYS. 



EVENING. 



JLfter Christmas. 



After Epiphany. 



Septuagenma, 
Sexagesima. 
Quinquagesima. 
In Lent. 



Easter-Bay . 
After Easier. 



After Ascension. 
Whit-Sunday. 

Trinity. 
After T)inity. 



yiBST liBS&OK. SECOND IJtSSON/ JTBST I.BS801T. 8HC0N» UtSSON. 



I Luke 1 to V. 39 Isaiah 



ill Coriatbians 1 



- 44!Mafthew 2 v. 13'- 

- 51 John 1 V. 29 - 
. 5'4 Matthew 4 v. i2 - 
■ 57 Luke 4 v. 14 to33 - 

- 6!;Matthew 5 - 

. 65i 6 - 



■ 55 !2 Corinthians 



Lamentatiooi 



6tov. 30iLam. 3 to v. 37 



Jeremiah 7 Matthew 10 Jeremiah 9 

Ezekiel 14 Luke 10 to v. 25 Ezekiel 18 

20 to V. 27 i Mark 9 to v. 30 20 v. 27 

Micah elLuke 19 v. 2S Habakkuk 3 

Hafi;gai 2 to v. 10 21 Zechariah 13 

Dauiel 9 Matthew 26|M,-ilachi 3 and 4 

Exodus 12 to V. 37 Romans 6 Exodus 12 v. 37 



Ephesians 



Isaiah 



■ 43 



Acts 



1 Isaiah 



Hosea 13 3lHo?ea 

Joel 3 V. 9 5|Micah 

Micah 5 6]Nahum 

Zechariah 8 8 v. 5! Zechariah ' 

Joel 2 1 John 17 Zephaniah 

Deut. 16 to V. lb Acts 4 to v. 36 Isaiah 

Genesis 1 Matthew 3 Genesis 



Philippians 



48 1 Corinthians 15 



Acts 



9to V ; 



— 4 

— 5U 

- 5 

- 10 



Deut. 4 to V. 41 



Joshua 

Judges 

1 Sansuel 

2 Samuel 

1 Kings 8 to V, 



26: Numbers - 



Matthew — — IS 1 Deuteronomy 



. 23! 9 

. 25! 34 

■ 4 Joshua 24 

. 13 Judges ■ 5 

• 18; I Samuel 17 

• 15:2 Samuel 19 

■ 20 1 Kings 8 V. 22 to 62 



I Thessalonians 3 



2 Thes. 3 to V. 17 
Acts 19 io V. 21 
1 John - 5 

1 Timothy 6 

2 Timothy. 2 

3 & 4 to 9 

Titus2&3to¥. 10 
Hebrews — 10 




A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR HOLY-DAYS. 



HOLY-DAYS. I MORNING. 

St. Andrew. 
St. Thomas. 



1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

St. Stephen. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

sr. 70^71. 
f LesjoD, 
2 Lesson, 



) Proverba 21 



Proverbs 
Acts 6 u. 8 
ch. 7 to V. 30 



Jer. 31 to V. 18, V 



Circumcision. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Epipharry, 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Qonversion of 
St. Paul. 

1 I.«sson, 

2 Lesson, 

Purification 
of Vir. Mary. 



Jinnundatioii 
of Vir. Mary. 

Wednes- 
day. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Mojuiay before 
I-aster". 

1 Le&-on, 

2 Lesson, 

Tuesday be- 
fore Ic'tlv. 

1 Le.jscn, 

2 L-essoo, 

jredrjct/ia^ pie- 

fore EastjT. 

1 Le-soii, 

2 Lesson, 

Thitrfday be- 
fore Easter. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Ocod- Friday, 

1 I,e-son, . 

2 I.essou, 



? Wisdom 12 
3 Ecclus. 1 



[and ch. 53 
) Isaiah 52 v. 13 
) Phil. 2 



Easttr-Even. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Monday tn 
Easter- Wedk. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

T^fejdav tn 
Easter- I'Veeh. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 



St. Philip, ^ 
St. James. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

.Ascension, 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Monday in 
J^Tiiisuyi- Weeh. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lessan, 

Tuesday in 
Whit.mn-lVcek. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

St. Bartmbas. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesaon, 

St. John Bap. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 

Si. Pefer. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 



Sf. Michad. 

1 Lesson, 

2 Lesson, 



AU Saints. 

1 F-esson, 

2 Lesson, 



MORNING. EVENING. 



) Exodus 13 
) Hebrewi 4 



J Dent. 
I Eph. 4 to «. 17 



Ecclus. 
Job 24 and 25 - 



Wisd, 3 tot>. 10 
Heb. 11 u. 32 & I 
ch. 12 to V. 7j 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR JANUARY. 



CALENDAR- 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



1 LBSSON. I 2 LESSON. 



Einphaiiy. 



18 to V 

19 to V. 3JI- 
21 to V. 22^- 



24 10 V. 32|- 

25 to V. 19 - 

26 to V. 17'- 

27 to V. 30! - 
28,- 

29 V. 15!- 

30 V. 25j- 

31 V. 25 - 

32 V. 241- 



. I2i 



12 10 V. 22 - 
12 V. 22.- 

13 !o V. 31 - 



29 to V. I 

30 to V. 2 

31 to V. 2 



41 V. 3?! 

42 V. 25 1 



41 to V. 37 

42 to V. 25 

43 to V. 15 

44 to V. 14 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR FEBRUARY.* 



CALENDAR- 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



Purification of 
f^irsrin Alary, 



21 V. : 

22 V. : 

23 V i 
32 to V. i 



- Lev. 19 to V. 19 



3 to V- 21 



1 LESSON. I 2 LESSON. 



Malt. 20 V. I' 



50 V. 15i2 Cor. 



25 to V 

25 V 

26tov 



6 T. 14 

8 to V. 16 

9 to V. 13 
10 to V. 12 



4 to ?. 

4 V. 

5 to V. 

5 V. 

6 to V. 

6 V. 
7to V. 

8 to V, 
8v. 

9 to V. 
9 V. 

10 to V. 



21 to V. IS 

22 to V. 16 
. 23 to V. 20 



34 to V. 2' 
40 i- 



• Note, That except in every leap-year, February hath 28 days only. 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR MARCH. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



- Nurn. 11 to V. 24 Mark 10 v. 32 



Num. 11 V. 24 ] 



i Luke 1 to V. 39 - 



) Deut. 1 V. 19 
2 V. 26 
- 4 to V. 2-5 
• 5 to \ 



2 Tbes. 
1 1 im. 



10 to V. 25 - 

10 V. 25 - 

11 to V. 2 

11 V. 2 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR APRIL. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



- Judg 



6 V. 12 - 

7 V. 16 - 

8 V. 14 - 
10 to V. 15 

10 V. 28 - 
22 V. 21 ■ 
24 to V. 19 - 

1 to V. 22 - 

2 to V. 1 1 • 

3 to V. 12 - 
4 

6 to V. 1 1 



1 Judges 1 V. 22 - 



John 1 to V. 29 



19 to V 

20 to V. 26 - 

21 to V. 16 - 



7 to V. 32 - 

7 V. 32 - 

8 to V. 21 - 

8 V. 21!- 



19 V. 22 - 

20 V. 26 - 

21 V. 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR MAY. 



CALENDAR. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER, 



1 John II to V. 30 



I Sam. 2 to v. 22 f 



4 to V. 23 - 

4 V. 23'2 

5 to V. 17,- 

5 V. 171- 
6- 

7 to V. 30!- 

7 V. 30|- 

8 to V. 2fi!- 

8 V. 26 - 

9 to V. 23 - 

9 V. 23 - 
10 to V. 34 - 

10 V. 34 - 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR JUNE. 



CALENDAR. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



2 Kings - 



NcUiv. of St. 
John Baptist, 



1 LESSON. 



Acts II V. 19 



1 Kings 1 



13 to V. 14 

13 V. 14 

14 to V. 19 

14 V. 19 



2v. : 



16 to V. 14 
16 V. 14 

17 to V. 16 



19 to V. 21 

19 V. 21 
.20 tn V. 17 

20 V. 17 



20 V, 22 

22 to V. 

2 Kings 



27 to V. 21 
27v. 21 

28 to V. 17 



1 Cor. 

2 Cor. 



Ephes. 



Xll 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR JULY. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



4 to V. ; 

4 V. 

5 to V. i 

5 V. S 

6 to V. 1 



8 to V, 
8 V. 

9 to V. 



12 to V. I 

12 V. : 

13 to V. ; 

13 v.; 

14 to V. I 

14 V. : 

15 to V. : 

15 V. ! 



19 to V. ■ 
19 V. 

20 to V. 



2, 3 I 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR AUGUST. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



1 LESSON. I 2 -LESSON-. 



Psov. I to y. 20 - 



21 to V. 17 

22 to V. 17 

23 to V. 22 



St. Bartholomew. 



2, 3 John 



8 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR SEPTEMBER. 



CALENDAR. 



MORNING PRAYER, 



EVENING PRAYER. 



10 V. 32 1 Jer. 2 to v. 20 



— IS 



i'r Maithtw. 



13 

14 to V. 26 
14 V. 26 

15l- 

!6|- 

! 1 to V. 39;- 
1 V. 39 - 



6 to V. 20l- 
6v. 20 - 
7to V. 3-s - 

7 V. 36 - 

8 to V. 2o - 

8 V. 26 - 

9 to V. 37 - 



10 to V. 25 45 and 46 

10 V. 25 4S to V. V 

11 to V. 29 49 to V. 2 

11 V. 29 50 i.j V. . 



A TABLE OF LFSSONS FOR OCTOBER. 



CALENDAR. 



MORNING PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



2 LESSON. 



3 V. 37 f- 



2 V. 24|- 
41- 



■ 21 1 Dan 2 to v, 241- 



■ 'i i 

■ '2 i 



lOiJohn 1 to V. 29 - 



6 to V. 22 

6 V. 22 

7 to V. 32 Joel 

7 V. 32 

8 to V. 2! Anios 



SjEphes. 1 



r 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR NOVEMBER. 



CALENDAR. 



All Saints^ Day. 



MORNING PRAYKR. 



Zep h. 
Hag. 
Zech. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



i LESSON. 



12 V. 20 M:cah 



17 Kab. 
IS Zeph. 



4t0 V. 23' 
4 V. 23 
5 fo V. 17 



9 to V, -23 
9 V. 23 
10 to V. 34 



A TABLE OF LESSONS FOR DECEMBER. 



CALENDAR. 



MORNL^G PRAYER. 



EVENING PRAYER. 



■ 14 Acts 11 to V. 19 I 



I Chnttmas Day. 
I St. Stqjhen. 
j St. John E. 
I Inmcents. 



-I 27 to V. ; 

;i| 27v. i 

3l 28 to V. 



- 62 2 John 

- 64 3 John 
■ 66 Jude 



TABLES AND RULES 
FOR THE MOVEABLE AND IMMOVEABLE FEASTS; 

TOGSTHEB WITH THE DAYS OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE, 
THBOUGH THE WHOLE YEAB. 



RULES 

TO KNOW WHEN THE MOTEABLE FEASTS AND HOLY-DAYS BEG1». 



"P ASTER-DAY, on which the rest depend, is alwayi the first Sunday after the Full Moon, which 

happens upon or next after the twenty-first day of March; and if t] 
a Sunday, Eaxter-Day « the Sunday after. 



f March; and if the Full Moon happen upon 



^dvent-SuTiday is alw-ays the nearest Sunday to tlie Feast of SL Andrew, whether before 
or after. 

Kine 

ght 



Septuagaima 
S'^cigcstitna 
Quijiquaecsima 
Quadras^sima 
Rosaticni-Sunday 
^saeiiTion-Day 
fi'hit Sunday 
Trinity-Suniay 



Sunday ia 



r Kine 
S Egh 
^ Sevei 
C Six ^ 
") r Five Weeks ") 

C 'S Seven Weeks C 

J C EiehtWeeas J 



Weeks before Ea$ter. 



A TABLE OF FEASTS, 

TO BE OBSERVED IN THIS CHUBCH THROUGHOUT THE YEAB. 



All Sundavs in the Year. 

The Circumcision of our Lord JESUS CHRISX. 

The Epiphany. 

The Conversion of St. Pa^J. 

The Purification of the Blessed Virgin. 

St. Matthias the Apos;le. 

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin. 

St. Mark the Evangelist. 

St. Philip and St. Jajues the Apostles. 

The Ascension of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. 

St. Barnabas. 

The Nativity of St. John the BapUst. 
St. Peter the Apostle. 
St. James the Apostle. 



St Bartholomew the Apostle. 

St. Matttiew the Apostle. 

St. Michael and Al; Angels. 

St. Luke the Evacgelisi. 

Sr. Simon and SL Jude, the Apostles. 

All Saia's. 

Sl Andrew the Apostle. 

St. Thomas the Apostle. 

The Nativity of our Lord JESUS CHRIST. 

St. Stephen the Martyr. 

St. John the Evanjrelist. 

The Holy Innocents. 

Monday and Tues.iay in Easter Week. 

Monday and Tuesday in Whitsun-Weck. 



A TABLE OF FASTS. 
Jlsh- Wednesday. ( Ghod-Friday. 

OTHER DAYS OF FASTING, 

0« WHICH THE CHURCH REQUIRES SUCH A MEASURE OF ABSTINENCE 
AS IS MORE ESPECIALLY SUITED TO EXTRAORDINARY 
• ACTS AND EXERCISES OF DEVOTION. 

L TheFoTtvDavs of Lent. 

IL The Ember-Days at theFour Seasons, C ThePirst Sunday in Lent. 

B-5:T>r3 THE < The Feast of PcntecoFt- 

Wedneiday, Friday, and Saturday affer ^ Si:ptember 14. and December 13. 
W. The three Rogation-Days, beinic the Monday, Ttiesday, and JVednuday before Holy Tkunday 

or the ^iicension of our Lchd. 
IV. All (he Fridays in the Year, except Christmas Day. 



In addition to the above, the first Thursday in November (or, if any other day be afpointed by the ' 
Civil Authority, then sueh day) shall be observed as a Day of lliankseiving to Almigh^ God, for the 
Fruits of the Earth, and all'other Blessings of ha merciful Providence. 



IVl 



TABLES FOR FINDING THE HOLY-DAYS. 



A TABLE TO FIND EASTER-DAY, 

FROM THE PRESENT TIME TILL THE YEAR 1899, INCLUSIVE. 



April 



rpHIS Table contains so much of the 
•■■ Calendar as is necessary for the 
determining of Easter; to find which, 
look for the Golden Number of the 
year in the first cclumn of the Table, 
against which stands the day of the 
Paschal Full Moon » then look in the 
third column for the Sunday Letter, 
next after the day of the Full Moon ; 
and the day of the month standing 
te;aiD8t that Sunday Letter is Easter- 
Day. If the Full Moon happen upon 
a Sunday, then (according to the first 
rule) the next Sunday after is Easter- 
Da'^. 

lo find the Golden Number, or 
Prime, add 1 to the year of our 
Lord, and then divide by 19; the 
reniajnder, if any, is the Golden 
Number j but if nothing remain, 
then 19 is the Golden Number. 

To find the Dominical or Sunday 
Letter according, to the Calendar ^un- 
til the year 1899, inclusive, add to 
the year of our Lord its fourth part, 

omitting fractions, divide the . 

sum by 7, and if there be no 4 
remainder, then A is the ' " 
Sunday Letter ; but if any 
number remain, then the 
Letter standing against that 
number in the small an- 
nexed Table is the Sunday 
Letter. 

JNOTE, That in all Bissextile or 
Leap Years, the Letter found as above 
will be the Sunday Letter from the 
intercalated day exclusive, to the end 
of the year. 



ANOTHER TABLE TO FIND EASTER, 

TILL THE YEAR 1899, INCLUSIVE. 





SUNDAY LETTERS. 


nnO make use of the 
preceding Table, 


N0MBHRS. 
















A 


B 


C 


D 


E 1 F 


G 


I. 


April 16 


— 17 


18 


- 19 


2o| 14 


^8 


find the Sunday Letter 
for the Year in the up- 


n. 


April 9 


— 3 


4 


— 5 






permost line, and the 


III. 


Mar. 26 


- 27 


2S 


— 29 


23 24 


25 


Golden No. or Prime, in 


IV. 


April 16 


— 17 


11 


— 12 


13 14 


15 


the column of Golden 


V. 


April 2 


— 3 


4 


— 5 


6'Mar.3l 


April 1 


Nos., and against the 


VI. 


April 23 


— 24 


25 


— 19 


20 21 


22 


Prime, in the -same 


VIL 


April 9 
April 2 


— 10 


!1 


— 12 


13 14 


8 


line, under the Sunday 


VITI. 


— 3 


Mar. 28 


— 29 


30! 31 


April 1 


Letter, you have the 


IX. 


April 16 


— 17 


18 


— 19 


20 21 


22 


day of the Month on 


X. 


April 9 


— 10 


11 




6| 7 


8 


which Easter falleth 


XI. 


Mar. 26 


— 27 


2S 


— 29 


30! 31 


25 


that fear But 


XIL 


April 16 


— 17 


18 


— 19 


13| 14 




Note, That the name 


XIII. 


Acril 2 


— 3 


4 


— 5 


61 7 


8 


of tne Month is set on 


XIV. 


Mar. 26 


— 27 


28 


— 22 


23i 24 


23 


the left hand, or just 


XV. 


April 16 


— 10 


11 


— 12 


13i 14 


15 


with the lisiure, and 


XVI 


April 2 


— 3 


4 




Mar. 301 31 


April 1 


followeth not as in 


XVII. 


April 23 


— 24 


18 


- 19 


20! 21 


22 


other Tables, by de- 


Xn'IIL 


April 9 


— 10 


— '^ 




13, 7 


8 


scent, but collEitsraily. 


XIX. 


April 2 


Ma27 




— 29 


301 31 


April 1 



xvii 2* 



A TABLE OF THE DAYS ON WHICH EASTER WILL FALL 

FOR XHIRTY-EIGHT YEARS, BEINO THE TIME OF TWO CYCLES OP THE MOON. 



?-|oolden| thr 

oiNtTMBEF TCP ACT 



StJlTDATl lASTSB. 
I^TTBB. DAT. 



1843 
1844 
1S45 
1846 
1847 
1848 
18S9 
1850 
1851 
1852 
1853 
1854 
1855 
1856 
1857 
1853 
1859 
1860 
1861 



April 16 

7 

Mar. 23 
April 12 



Mar. 31 
April 20 

11 

Mar. 27 
April 16 

8 

Mar. 23 
April 12 



1852 
1S63 
1864 
1865 
1866 
1867 
1&6S 
1869 
1870 
1871 
1872 
1873 
1874 
1875 



£ j AprU 20 



Mar. 27 
' April 16 



E D 



12 

Mar. 28 



B I April 17 



G F 



Mar. 31 
Apri. 13 

Mar. 28 
April 16 



A TABLE OF THE MOVEABLE FEASTS, 

ACCORBIFG TO THE SETERAL DAYS THAT EASTER CAN POSSIBLY FALL T7P0N. 



SA8TEB-DAT 



SUNDAYS 
AFTER 
EPIPHANY 



AFTER 
TRINITY. 



April- 1 



25 



April 30 
May 1 



May 10 



November 29 

30 

December 1 



December 1 
November 27 



21 



10 



13 



22 



28 



NOTE, That in a Bissextile or jLeap-Year, the number of Su7)days after Epiphany will be the 
same as if Easter-Da]/ had fallen one day later ihan it really does. And, for the same reason, one 
Jay must, in every Leap- Year, be added to the diy of the month given by the Table fhr Sepliucgetfna 
Sunday, and for ;tie fir-t day of Lent : un'ess the Table ?ives some day in the month of .March for 
it: for in that case, ihe day given by the Table is the right day. 



XVIU 



A TABLE TO FIND EASTER-DAY, 

FROM THE YEAR 1900 TO THE TEAR 2199, INCLDSIVE. 



DAT8 
OF THB 
MONTH. 



DATS 

OF THE 
MONTH. ' 



April 9 



npHE Golden Numbers in . 

the foregoing Caleudar ' 
will point out the days of the 
Paschal Fuli Moons, till the , 
year of our Lord I9C0; at 
which time, in order that 
the Ecclesiastical Full Mcouj \ 
may fall nearly on the same ' 
days with tr^e real FuL 
Moons, the Golden Numbers 
mubt be removed to different | 
days of the Caleudar, as is : 
done in the annexed Table, ( 
which contains so much of |f 
the Calendar then to be used, 
as is necessary for finding the 
Paschal Full Moons, and the 
Feast of Easier, from the 
year 1900, to the vear 21 
inclusive. This fable is to 
be made use of, in all respects, 
as the first Table, before in- 
serted, for finding Easter till 
the year 1899. 



GENERAL TABLES 
FOR FINDING THE DOMINICAL OR SUNDAY LETTER, 

AXB THE PLACES OF THE GOLDEIT NUMBERS IK THE CALENDAR, 



XVI. 
V. 

XIII. 



TABLE I. 




6 


5 


4 


3 


2 


I 





n^O find the Dominical 
or Sunday Letter for 
any given year of our 
Lo;d, add to the year its 
fourth part, oniir'ing frac- 
tions, and also ihe num- 
ber, which, in Table I., 
standeth at ti-'e top of the 
column wherein the num- 
ber of hundred-; contained 
in that gi', en year is 
found ; divide t)~.e sum by 
7, and if there be no re- 
mair.der, then A is the 
Sunday Letter ; but if any 
number ren.ai'n, then tha 
Letter which s'i! deth un- 
der that number at !ha 
top of the Table, is Ihe 
Sunday Letter. 


B 


c 


D 


E 


F 


G 


A 










16C0 


1700 


ISCO 


1900 
2000 


2100 


2200 


2300 
2400 


2500 


2600 


2700 

i:800 


2900 


3C00 


3! 00 
3200 


3300 


3400 


35C0 
8600 


3700 


BSCO 


3900 
^OoO 


4100 


4200 


4300 
4400 


4500 


4600 


4-00 
4800 


4900 


5000 


5100 
52C0 


5300 


5400 


5500 
5600 


! 5700 


5S0O 


59C0 
6000 


6100 


6200 


6300 
6400 


6500 


6600 


6700 
6s00 


6900 


70OO 


7100 
7200 


7300 


7400 




; 7500 
1 7G00 


7700 


7800 


7900 
SCOO 


810O 


820O 


8300 
8400 




' 85C'0 


&C. 















TABLE II. 



2 


3 


1 


2 


3 


1 


2 


i TUABM Of 


_ 




TEARS OB" 






YEARS Oy 


OVB -LC KI>. 






OUB IjOBD. 







OUR LORD. 


1600 


_ 






B 


4000 




10 


B 


6400 


1700 


1 




4100 


11 




6500 


1800 


1 




4200 


12 




6600 


1900 


2 




4300 


12 




6700 


2000 


2 


B 


4400 


12 


B 


6800 


2100 


2 




4500 


13 




6909 


22P0 


3 




4600 


13 




7000 


2300 


4 




4700 


14 




7l00 


24U0 


3 


B 


4800 


14 


B 


7200 


2500 


4 




4900 


14 




7300 


2600 


5 




5000 


15 




7400 


2700 






6100 


16 




7500 


2800 


5 


B 


5200 


15 


B 


7600 


2900 


6 




6300 


16 




7700 


3000 


6 




6400 


17 




7S00 


3100 


7 




5500 


17 




7900 


3200 


7 


B 


6600 


17 


B 


8000 


3300 


7 




5700 


IS 
18 




8100 


3400 


8 




6800 




8200 


3500 


9 




5900 


19 




8300 


3600 


8 


B 


6000 


19 


B 


8400 


3700 


9 




6100 


19 




6500 


3800 


10 




6200 


20 




&c 


3900 


10 




6300 


21 







fJ^O. find the month aod days of tlK 

■■■ month to which the Golden Num- 
bers ought to be prefbied in the Calendar 
in any given year of our Lord, consisting 
of entire hundred years, and in all the j 
intermediate years betwixt that and the 
next hundredth year following, look in 
Jie second column of Table II. for the I 
given year, consisting of entire hun- I 
dreds ; and note the number or cipher ' 
which stands against it in the third co- j 
lumn J then in Table III. look for the 
same number in the column under any | 
given Golden Number, which, when you 
have found, guide your eye sideways to ; 
the left hand, and in the first column you 
will find the month and the day to which ! 
that Golden Number ought to be prefixed | 
in the Calendar, during that period of j 
one hundred years. 1 

The letter B, prefixed to certain hun- 
dredth years in Table II., denotes those 
years which are still to be accounted Bis- 
sextile or Leap Years in the new Calen- 
dar; whereas all the other hundredth 
years are to be accounted only common | 
years. 



TABLE IIL 



THE GOLDEN NUMBERS. 



1 2 3 4 5i 6 7i S 9 10 11112 13 I4!l5 16 17 IS 19 



•17 



-lis 29 10 
-19 11 
-20; 1 12 
2 13 
-,22 3 14 



-23 



4 15 



10 21 

11 22 

12 23 

13 24 



11 22 3 14 25: 6|1 

12 23; 4|15'26 " ' 

13 24 5|l6|27 

14 25 6|17 28 

15 26 7 18 29 



16 27 8 



27! 



9,20 



r 18 29 10 21 

0iir22 
lil2'23 
2:13 24 
3 14 25 



28! 9 20 
29:10121 
0|ll 22 

1 12 23 

2 13 24 



14 25 

15 26 

16 27 

17 28 

18 29 



23,10:21 

11122 

1 12]23 



17 28 9 20 1 

18 29 10 211 2 
19i 11|22 3 

9 20! 1;12,23 4 



10 21 2 ; 13 24 5 16127 



8|19 



2S 9 20 
IS 29 10 21 
Oil 1122 

1 12 23 

2 !3j24 



3 1425 

4,15:23 
5ll6 27 
6;17!28 
7j 18129 



:;13 24 
1:14 25 
I 15 46 
116 27 
I 17 28 



0,11 
1 12 

2:13 

3-14 
4 [15 

5' 16 
6,17 
7 18 



7 IS 29|10 21 

8 19 0|1I 22 

9 20 1112 23 
10 211 2 13 24 



II 22 3 14 25 



THE ORDER FCR 

DAILY MORTslNG PRAYER. 



^ The Minister shall begin the Morxing Prater, by reading one or more cf 

the following Sentences of Scriyture. 



THE Lord is in his holy temple; 
let all the earth keep silence 
before him. Hah. ii. 20. 

From the rising of the sun even 
unto the going do'vvTi of the same, 
my Name shall be great among the 
Gentiles ; and in every place in- 
cense shall be ofifered unto my 
Name, and a pure oifering : for my 
Name shall be great among the 
heathen, saith the Lord of hosts. 
Mai. i. 11. 

Let the words of my mouth, and 
the meditation of my heart, be 
alway acceptable in thy sight, 
Lord, my strength and my re- 
deemer. Psalm xix. 14, 15. 

When the wicked man turneth 
away from his wickedness that he 
hath committed, and doeth that 
which is lawful and right, he shall 
Bave his soul alive. Ezek. xviii. 27. 

I acknowledge my transgres- 
sions ; and my sin is ever before 
me. Psalm li. 3. 

Hide thy face from my sins; 
and blot out all mine iniquities. 
Psalm li. 9. 

The sacrifices of God are a bro- 
ke-n spirit : a broken and a con- 
trite heart, God, thou wilt not 
despise. Psalm li. 17. 

Rend your heart, and not your 
garments, and turn unto the Lord 
your God; for he is gracious and 
merciful, slow to anger, and of 
great kindness, and repenteth him 
of the evil. Joel ii. 13. 

To the Lord our God belong mer- 
cies and forgivenesses, though we 
have rebelled against him ; neither 
have we obeyed the voice of the 
Lord our God, to walk in his laws 
which he set before us. Dan. ix. 
9, 10. 

Lord, correct me, but with 
judgment; not in tkine anger, lest 



thou bring me to nothing. Jer. x. 
24. Psalm vi. i. 

Repent ye ; for the Kingdom of 
Heaven is at hand. St. Matt. iii. 2 

I will arise, and go to my father, 
and will say unto him. Father, 1 
have sinned against heaven, and 
before thee, and am no more wor- 
thy to be called thy son. St. Luke 
XV. 18, 19. 

Enter not into judgment with 
thy servant, Lord ; for in thy 
sight shall no man living be justi- 
fied. Psalm cxliii. 2. 

If we say that we have no sin, 
we deceive ourselves, and the truth 
is not in us; but if we confess 
our sins, God is faithful and just 
to forgive us our sins, and to 
cleanse us from all unrighteous- 
ness. 1 John i. 8, 9. 

^ Then the Minister shall say^ 

DEARLY beloved brethren, the 
Scripture moveth us, in sundry 
places, to acknowledge and confess 
our manifold sins and wickedness; 
and that we should not dissemble 
nor cloak them before the face of 
Almighty God our heavenly Fa- 
ther; but confess them with an 
humble, lowly, penitent, and obe 
dient heart; to the end that we 
may obtain forgiveness of the same, 
by his infinite goodness and mercy 
And although we ought, at all 
times, humbly to acknowledge ou. 
sins before God; yet ought wq 
chiefly so to do, when we assemble 
and meet together to render thanka 
for the great benefits that we hav3 
received at his hands, to set fortli 
his most worthy praise, to hear his 
most holy Word, and to ask those 
things which are requisite and ne- 
cessary, as well for the body as tho 
soul. Wherefore I pray and be- 



MORNING PRAYER. 



«€«f!h you, as many as are here 
present, to accompany me with a 
pure hearty and humble voice, unto 
the throne ol the heavenly grace, 
saying-^ 

A General Confession. 
^ To he said by the whole Congrega- 
tM?m, ofter the Minister^ all kneeling. 

A LMIGHTY and most merciful 
J\. Father; We have erred, and 
strayed from thy ways like lost 
f^heep. We have ♦followed too 
much the devices and desires of 
our own hearts. We have offended 
against thy holy laws. We have 
leit undone those things which we 
ought to have done ; And we have 
done those things which we ought 
not to have done; And there is 
no health in us. But thou, Lord, 
have mercy upon us, miserable 
offenders. Spare thou those, 
God, who contess their faults. Re- 
store thou those who are penitent : 
According to thy promises declared 
unto mankind in Christ Jesus our 
Lord. And grant, O most merciful 
Father, for his sake ; That we may 
hereafter live a godly, righteous, 
and sober life, To the glory of thy 
Holy Name. Amen. 

The Declaration of Absolution, or 

Rem ission of Sins. 
% To be made by the Priest alone^ 
standing ; the People still kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY God, the Father 
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who 
desireth not the death of a sinner, 
but rather that he may turn from 
his wickedness and live, hath given 
power, and commandment, to his 
Ministers, to declare and pronounce 
to his people; being penitent, the 
Absolution and Remission of their 
sins. He pardoneth and absolveth 
a] i those who truly repent, and un- 
idignedly believe his holy Goepel. 
Waerefore let us beseech him to 
grant us true repentance, and his 
Holy Spirit, th^t those things may 
pJease him which we do at this 
jjiesent ; and that the rest of our / 
life hereafter may be pure and , 
holy; so that at the last we may 
come to his eternal joy; througn 
Jesus Christ our Lord. 



*[y The People shall answer ftcr-o, u«d 
atthe end of every Prayer^ Am4:,a« 

Tl Or this. 

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly 
Father, who of his great mer- 
cy hath promised forgiveness of 
sins to all those who, with hearty 
repentance and true laith, turn 
unto him ; Have mercy upon you: 
pardon and deliver you from all 
your sins ; confirm and strengthen 
you in all goodness ; and bring you 
to everlasting life; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 
TJ Then the Minister shall kneels 6.nd 
say the Lord^s Prayer ; the PeopU 
still kneelingy and repeating it tctih 
him, both here, and wheresoever eUe 
it is used in Divine Hervice. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Givn 
us this day our daily bread, iind 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the 
power, and the glory, for ever and 
ever. Amen. 

TT Then likewise he shall say^ 
O Lord, open thou our lips. 
Answer. And our mouth shall 
show forth thy praise. 
^ HerCy all standing up, the Minister 
shall say. 
Glory be to the Father, and to 
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; 

Answer. As it was in the begin- 
ning, is now, and ever shall be 
world without end. 
Minister. Praise yo the Lord. 
Answer. The Lord's Name l)e 
praised. 

Tl" Then shall be said or sting the fol- 
lowing .Anthem ; except on those 
days for which other Snthems ar6 
appointed ; and except aho, when it 
is used in the course of the Psalmst 
on the nineteenth day of the month. 

Venite, exultemus Domi?io. 

OCOME, let us sing unto iho 
Lord ; let us h-eartily rr^joice m 
the strength of our salvation. 
Let us come before his presenc** 



I 



MORNING PRAYER, 



with thanksgiving; and show our- 
selves glad ID him with psalms. 

For the LoKB is a great God; and 
fi great King above all gods. 

Ill his hand are all the corners 
of the earth ; and the strength of 
the hills is his also. 

The sea is his, and he made it; 
and his hands prepared the dry 
land. 

come, let us worship and fall 
down, and kneel before the Loud 
our Maker. 

For he is the Lord our God; and 
we are the people of his pasture, 
and the shee]3 of his hand. 

O worship tne Loan in the beauty 
of holiness; let the whole earth 
stand in awe of him. 

I'or he Cometh, for he cometh to 
judge the earth; and with right- 
eousness to judge the world, and 
the people with his truth. 

^ Then shall follow a Portion of the 
Psalms, as they are appointed, or 
one of the Selections of Fsahiis set 
forth by this Church. And at the 
end of every Psalm, and like-wise at 
the end cf the Venite, Benedicite, 
Jubilate, Benedictus, Cantata Domi- 
no, Bonum est confiteri, Deus 
misereatur, Benedic, anima niea — • 
MAY he said or sung- the Gloria 
Patri ; and at the end of the whole 
Portion, or Selection of Psalms for 
the day, SHALL be said or sung- the 
Gloria Patri, or else the Gloria in 
exceP-is, as followeth. 

Gloria in excelsis, 

GLORY be to God on high, and 
on earth peace, good will 
towards men. We praise thee, we 
bless thee, we worship thee, we 
glorify thee, we give thanks to thee 
for thy great glory, Lord God, 
heavenly King, God the Father 
Almighty. 

Lord, the only-begotten Son 
JTesus Christ; Lord God, Lamb 
of God, Son of the Father, that 
takcst away the sins of the world, 
have mercy upon us. Thou that 
takest away the sins of the world, 
have mercy upon us. Thou that 
takest away the sins of the world, 
receive our prayer. Thou that 
hiUest at the right hand of God the 
Father, have mercy v pon us. 



For thou only art holy; ihon 
only art the Lord; thou, cnly,.0 
Christ, with the Holy Ghost, ail 
most high in the glory of God tlia 
Father. Amen. 

^ Then shall be read the first Lesson, 
according to the Table or Calendar. 

•jj After which shall be said or sung the 
following Hymn. 

^ Note, That before every Lesson^ tko 
Minister shall say. Here beginneth 
such a Chapter, or Verse of such a 
Chapter, of such a Book : and after 
every Lesson, Here endeth the first, 
or the second Lesson. 

Te Deum laudamus, 

WE praise thee, God; we ac- 
knowledge thee to be the 

Lord. 

All the earth doth worship thee, 
the Father everlasting. 

To thee all Angels cry aloud; 
the Heavens, and all the Powers 
therein. 

To thee Cherubim, and Seraphim 
continually do cry. 

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of 
Sahaoth ; 

Heaven and earth are full of the 
Majesty of thy Glory. 

The glorious 'company of the 
Apostles praise thee. 

The goodly fellowship of the 
Prophets praise thee. 

The noble army of Martjns 
praise thee. 

The holy Church throughout 
all the world doth acknowledge 
thee ; 

The Father, of an infinite Ma- 
jesty; 

Thine adorable, true, and only 

Son; 

Also the Holy Ghost, the Com- 
forter. 

Thou art the King of Glory, O 
Christ. 

Thou art the everlasting Son of 
the Father. 

When thou tookest upon thee to 
deliver man, thou didst humble 
thyself to be born of a Virgin, 

When thou hadst overcome the 
sharpness of death, thou didst open 
the Kingdom of Heaven to all ba- 
lievers. 

Thou sittest at the rigpthand 
I God, in the Glory of the Father. 
3 



Wp believe that thou shalt come 
U) be our Judge. 

We therefore pray thee, help 
thy servants, whom thou hast re- 
deemed with thy precfcus blood. 

Make them to be numbered with 
thy Saints, in glory everlasting. 

Lord, save thy people, and 
bless thine heritage. 

Govern them, and lift them up 
for ever. 

Day by day we magnify thee ; 

And we worship thy Name ever, 
world without end. 

Vouchsafe. Lord, to keep us 
this day wicnout sin. 

Lord, have mercy upon us, 
ha've mercy upon us. 

Lord, let thy mercy be upon 
us, as our trust is in thee. 

Lord, in thee have I trusted; 
let me never be confounded. 
TT Or this Canticle. 
Benedicite, omnia opera Domini, 

OALL ye Works of the Lord, 
bless ye the Lord; praise him, 
and magnify him for ever. 

ye Angels of the Lord, bless 
ye the Lord; praise him, and mag- 
nify him for ever. 

ye Heavens, bless ye the Lord; 
praise him, and magnify him for 
ever. 

O ye Waters that be above the 
firmament, bless ye the Lord; 
praise him, and magnify him for 
ever. 

O all ye Powers of the Lord, 
bless ye the Lord; praise him, and 
magnify him for ever. 

ye Sun and Moon, bless ye the 
Lord; praise him, and magnify him 
for ever. 

ye Stars of Heaven^ bless ye the 
Lord; praise him, and magnify him 
for ever. 

ye Showers and Dew, bless ye 
the Lord; praise him, and magnify 
him for ever. 

ye Winds of God, bless ye the 
Lord ; praise him, and magnify him 
for ever. 

O ye Fire and Heat, bless ye the 
Lord ; praise him, and magnify him 
fbr ever. 

O ye Winter and Summer, bless 
ye tlie Lord ; praise him, and mag- 
mly him for ever. 



PRAYER. 

ye i^ews and Frosl?, jlee* ye 
the Lord; praise him, and magnify 
hiir for ever. 

ve Frost and Cold, bless ve the 
Lor(l ; praise him, ard magnify him 
for ever. 

ve Ice and Snow, bless ye the 
Lord; praise him, and magnify him 
for ever. 

ye Nights and DaySj bless ye 
the Lord; praise him, and magnify 
him for ever. 

ye Light and Darkness, bless 
ye the Lord ; praise him, and mag- 
nify him for ever. 

ye Lightnings and Clouds, 
bless ye the Lord; praise him, and 
magnify him for ever. 

let the Earth bless the Lord; 
ea, let it praise him, and magnify 
im for ever.' 

O ye Mountains and Hills, bless 
ye the Lord ; praise him, and mag- 
nify him for ever. 

all ve Green Things upon the 
earth, bless ye the Lord; praise 
him, and magnify him for ever. 

ye Wells, bless ye the Lord; 
praise him, and magnify him for 
ever. 

ye Seas and Floods, bless ye 
the Lord; praise him, and magnify 
him for ever. 

ye Whales, and all that move 
in the waters, bless ye the Lord; 
praise him, and magnify him for 
ever. 

all ye Fowls of the Air. bless 
ye the Lord; praise him, and mag- 
nify him for ever. 

O all ye Beasts and Cattle, bless 
ye the Lord; praise him, and mag- 
nify him for ever. 

ye Children of Men, bless ye 
the Lord; praise him, and magnify 
him for ever. 

let Israel bless the Lord; praise 
him, and magnify him for ever. 

ye Priests of the Lord, bless ye 
the Lord ; praise him, and magnify 
him for ever. 

ye Servants of the Lord, blesg 
ye the Lord; praise him, and mag- 
nify him for ever. 

O ye Spirits and Souls of the 
Righteous, bless ye the Lord; 
praise him, and magnify him for 
ever. 

ye holy and humble Men ol 



MORNING PRAYER. 



heart, bless ye the Lord; praise 

hira, and magnify him for ever. 

X Then shall be read, in like manner, 
the second Lesson, taken out of the 
JsTew Testavient, according to the 
Table or Calendar. 

If And after that, the following Psalm. 
Jubilate Deo, Psalm c. 

QBE joyful in the Lord, all ye 
lands: serve the Loud v^ith 
gladness, and come before his pre- 
sence with a song. 

Be ye sure tliat the Lord he is 
God; it is he that hath made us, 
and not we ourselves; we are his 
people, and the sheep of his pas- 
ture. 

go your way into his gates 
with thanksgiving, and into his 
courts with praise; be thankful 
unto him, and speak good of his 
Name. 

For the Lord is gracious, his 
mercy is everlasting; and his truth 
endureth from generation to gene- 
ration. 

Or this Hymn. 
Benedictus, St. Luke i. 68. 

BLESSED "be the Lord God of 
Israel ; for he hath visited and 
redeemed his people ; 

And hath raised up a mighty 
salvation for us, in the house of his 
servant David; 

As he spake by the mouth of his 
holy Prophets, which have been 
since the world began ; 

That we should be saved from 
our enemies, and from the hand 
of all that hate us. 
^ Then shall be said the Apostles* 
Creed by the Minister and the Peo- 
ple, standing. And any Churches 
may omit the words, He descended 
into hell, or may^ instead of them, use 
the words. He went into the place 
of departed spirits, which are con- 
sidered as words of the same meaning 
in the Creed. 

T BELIEVE in God the Father 
Almighty, Maker of heaven and 
earth: 

And in Jesus Christ his only 
?on our Lord; Who was conceived 
by the Holy Ghost, Born of the 
Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pon- 
liuB Pilate, Was crucified, dead, 



and buried; He descended inM 
hell, The third day he rose from 
the dead; He ascended into hea- 
ven. And sitteth on the right hand 
of God the Father Almighty; From 
thence he shall come to judge the 
quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost; The 
holy Catholic Church, The Com- 
munion of Saints; The Forgive* 
ness of sins ; The Resurrection oi 
the.body; And the Life everlasting 
Amen. 

•[f Or this. 
J BELIEVE in one God the Fa 
i- ther Almighty, Maker of heaven 
and earth, And of all things visible 
and invisible : 

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, 
the only-begotten Son of God, Be- 
gotten of his Father before all 
worlds; God of God, Light of 
Light, very God of very God, Be- 
gotten, not made, Being of one 
substance with the Father ; By 
whom all things were made ; Who, 
for us men, and for our salvation, 
came down from heaven. And was 
incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the 
Virgin Mary, And was made man, 
And was crucified also for us 
under Pontius Pilate. He suffered 
and was buried; And the third day 
he rose again, according to tha 
Scriptures; And ascended into 
heaven. And sitteth on the right 
hand of the Father. And he shall 
come again with glory to judge 
both the quick and the dead; 
Whose kingdom shall have no end. 

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, 
the Lord and Giver of Life, Who 
proceedeth from the Father and 
the Son, Who with the Father and 
the Son together is worshipped and 
glorified. Who spake by the Pro- 
phets. And I believe one Catholic 
and Apostolic Church. I acknow- 
ledge one Baptism for the remission 
of sins ; And I look for the Resur- 
rection of the dead, And the Life of 
the world to come. Amen, 

^ And after that, these Prayers foU 
lowing, all devoutly kneeling ; the 
Minister Jirst pronouncings 

The Lord be with you. 
Aiiswer. And with thy spirit 



MORNING PRAYER. 



Minister, Let us pray. 
Lord, show thy mercy upon us. 

Aufiwer, And grant us thy sal- 
vation. 

Minister, God, make clean our- 
hearts within us. 

Afiswer. And take not thy Hily 
Spirit from us. 

Then shall follow the Collect for the 
day, except when the Covimunion 
Service is read ; and then the Col- 
lect for the day shall be omitted here. 
A Colled for Peace. 

OGOD, who art the author of 
peace and lover of concord, in 
knowledge of whom standeth our 
eternal life, whose service is per- 
fect freedom; Defend us thy hum- 
ble servants in all assaults of our 
enemies; that we, surely trusting 
in thy defence, may not fear the 
power of any adversaries, through 
the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. 
4.nie7i, 

A Collect for Grace. 

OLORD, our heavenly Father, 
Almighty and everlasting God, 
who hast salely brought us to the 
beginning of this day; Defend us 
in the same with thy mighty pow- 
er; and grant that this day we fall 
into no sin, neither run into any 
kind of dangscr; but that all our 
doings, being ordered by thy go- 
V ■'rnance, may be righteous in thy 
sight; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

A Prayer for the President of the 
United States, and all in Civil 
Authority, 

OLORD, our heavenly Father, 
the high and mighty Ruler of 
tlie universe, who dost from thy 
thro ie behold all the dwellers upon 
earti ^ Most heartily we beseech 
thee with thy favour to behold and 
ck^s thy servant The Piiestdext 
OF TfiE U^'iTED States, and all 
Qthers in authority; and so replen- 
i{?h them with the grace of thy Holy 
Spirit, t'hat they may always incline 
to thy will, and walk in thy way. 
Endue fhem plenteously with hea- 
venly gifts; grant them in health 
and prosperity long to live; and 
finally, after this life, to attain ever- 
lasting joy and felicity; through 
Jobus Christ Qur Lord. Amen, 



Tl" The f ollawinrr Prayers are to It omil^ 

ted here, when the Litany is read. 
A Prayer fm- the Clergy and Peop^e^ 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, from whom cometh every 
good and perfect gift; Send down 
upon ou^- Bishops, and other Cler;^ 
and uptrU the Congregations co.-n- 
mitted to their charge^ the healtli- 
ful Spirit of thy grace; and, th%i 
they may trulj'^ please thee, poui 
upon them the continual dew of 
rhy blessing. Grant this, Lord, 
for the honour of our Advocate and 
Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen, 

A Prayer for all Conditions of Men, 

OGOD, the Creator and Pre- 
server of all mankind, we hum- 
bly beseech thee for all sorts and 
conditions of men; that thou 
wouldest be pleased to make thy 
ways known unto them, thy saving 
health unto all nations. INIore es"- 
pecially we pray for thy holy 
Church universal ; that it may be so 
guided and governed by thy good 
Spn-it, that all who p'ro^iess and 
call themselves Christians may be 
led into the way of truth, and hole 
the faith in unity of spirit, in the 
bond of peace, and in righteousness- 
of life. Finally, we commend to 
thy fatherly goodness all those who 
are any ways afflicted, or distressed, 
in mind, body, or estate; that it 
may please thee to comfort and 
relieve them, according to theii 
several necessities; giving them 
patience under their sufferings, and 
a happy issue out of all their afflio 
tions. And this we beg for Jesus 
Christ's sake. Amen, 

A General Thayiks giving, 

ALMIGHTY God, Father of all 
mercies, we, thine unworthy 
servants, do give thee most hum hie 
and hearty thanks for all thy good- 
ness and loving-kindness to us, ana 
to all men. We bless thee for our 
creation, preservation, and all the 
blessings of this life ; but above ail, 
for thine inestimable love in the re- 
demption of the world by our Lord 
Jesus Christ ; for the means of grac<^, 
and for the hope of glory. And, we 
beseech thee, give us that due sense 
of all thy mercies, that our heaitfi 



EVENING PRAYER. 



may be unfeignedly thankful, and 
that we may show lorth thy praise, 
not only with our lips, but in our 
lives; by giving up ourselves to thy 
service, and by walking before thee 
in holiness and righteousness all 
our days ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, to whom, with thee and the 
Holy Ghost, be all honour and 
glory, world ^vithout end. Amen, 
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. 
A LMIGHTY God, who hast given 
J^JL us grace at this time with one 
accord to make our common sup- 
plications unto thee ; and dost pro- 



r mise that when two or three are 
gat.iered together in thy Name tliou 
wilt grant their requests; Fulfil 
now, Lord, the desires and peti- 
tions of thy servants, as may be 
most expedient for them ; granting 
us in this world knowledge of thy 
truth, and in the world to come 
life everlasting. Amen. 

2 Cor. xiii. 14. 
'pHE grace of our Lord Jesm 
J- Christ, and the love of God, 
and the fellowship of the Holy 
GJiost, be with us all evermoie. 
Amen. 



Here endeth the Order of Morning' Prayer. 



THE ORDER FOR 

DAILY EVENING PMYEE. 



^ The Minister shall berrin the Eveni 
the following- Sen 

THE LoirT) is in his holy temple; 
let all the earth keep silence 
before him. Hab. ii. 2U. 

From the rising of the sun even 
unto the going dowm of the same, 
my Name shall be great among the 
Gentiles ; and in every place in- 
cense shall be oiFered unto my 
Name, and a pure offering : for my 
Name shall be great among the 
heathen, saith the Lord of hosts. 
Mai. i. 11. 

Let the words of my mouth, and 
the meditation of my heart, be 
alway acceptable in thy sight, 
Lord, my strength and my re- 
deemer. Psalm xix. 14, 15. 

Wlien the wicked man turneth 
away from his wickedness that he 
hath committed, and doeth that 
which is lawful and right, he shall 
Rave his soul alive. ^Ezck. xviii. 
27. 

I acknowledge my transgres- 
sions; and my sin is ever before 
me. Psalm ii. 3, 

Hide thy face from my sins; 
and blot out all mine iniquities. 
F^^alm li. 9. 

The sacrifice? of God are a bro- 



NG Prayeh, hy rmding one or morz of 
tences of Scripture, 

ken spirit: a broken and a con* 
trite heart, God, thou wilt no* 
despise. Psalm li. 17. 

Rend your heart, and not youi 
garments, and turn unto the Lord 
j^our God; for he is gracious and 
merciful, slow to anger, and of 
great kindness, and repenteth him 
of the evil. Joel ii. 13. 

To the Lord our God belong mer- 
cies and forgivenesses, though v»'e 
have rebelled against him ; neither 
have we obeyed the voice of the 
Lord our God, to walk in his laws 
which he set before us. JDan. ix. 
9, 10. 

Lord, correct me, but with 
judgment ; not in thine anger, lest 
thou bring me to nothing. Jer. x. 
24. Psalm vi. 1. 

Repent ye ; for the Kingdom of 
Heaven is at hand. St. Matt.' Hi. 2. 

1 will arise, and go to my father, 
and will say unto him, Father, I 
have sinned against heaven, and 
before thee, and am no more wor- 
thy to be called thy son. St. Luke 
XV. 18, 19. 

Enter not into judgm.ent with 
thy servant, Lord ; for it thy 



EVENING PRAYER. 



sight shall no man living be justi- 
fied. Psalm cxiiii. 2. 

If we say that we have no sin, 
we deceive ourselves, and the truth 
IS not in us; but if we confess 
our sins, God is faithful and just 
to forgive us our sins, and to 
cleanse us from all unrighteous- 
ness. 1 John i. 8, 9. 

Then the Minister shall say^ 

DEARLY beloved brethren, the 
Scripture moveth us, in sundry 
places, to acknowledge and confess 
our manifold sins and wickedness ; 
and that we should not dissemble 
nor cloak them before the face of 
Almighty God our heavenly Fa- 
ther; but confess them with an 
humble, lowly, penitent, and obe- 
dient heaj-t; to the end that we 
may obtain forgiveness of the same, 
by iiis infinite goodness and mercy. 
And although we ought, at all 
times, humbly to acknowledge our 
sins before God; yet ought we 
chiefly so to do, when we assemble 
and meet together to render thanks 
for the great benefits that we have 
received at his hands, to set forth 
his most worthy praise, to hear his 
most holy Word, and to ask those 
things which are requisite and ne- 
cessary, as well for the body as the 
soul. Wherefore I pray and be- 
seech 5^ou, as many as are here 
present, to accompany me with a 
pure heart, and humble voice, unto 
the throne of the heavenly grace, 
saying— 

A General Confession. 

^ To be said by the whole Congrega- 
tion^ after the Minister, all kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY and most merciful 
Father; We have erred, and 
strayed from thy wa^-s like lost 
sheep. We have followed too 
much the devices and desires of 
our own hearts. We have offended 
against thy holy laws. We have 
left undone thos« things which we 
ought to have done; And we have 
done those things which we ought 
not to have done; And there is 
no health in us. But thi^u, Lord, 
have mercy upon us,^ miserable 
offenders. Spare tboTi those, 
God, who confess theii faults. Re- 



store thou those who are penitent. 
According to thy promises declaied 
unto mankind in Christ Jesus our 
Lord. And grant, most merciful 
Father, for his sake ; That we may 
hereafter live a godly, righteous,, 
and sober life. To the glory of thy 
holy Name. Amen. 

The Declaration of Absolutiony or 

Remission of Sins. 
^ To be made by the Priest alone^ 
standing ; the People still kneeling, 

A LMIGHTY God, the Father 
-f^ of our Lord Jesus Christ, who 
desireth not the death of a sinner, 
but rather that he may turn from 
his wickedness and live, hath given 
power, and commandment, to his 
Ministers, to declare and pronounce 
to his people, being penitent, the 
Absolution and Remission of their 
sins. He pardoneth and absolveth 
all those who truly repent, and un- 
feignedly believe his holy Gospel. 
Wherefore let us beseech him to 
grant us true repentance, and his 
Holy Spirit, that those things may 
please hira which we do at this 
present ; and that the rest of our 
life hereafter may be pure and 
holy; so that at the last we may 
come to his eternal joy; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. 
^ The People shall ansioer here, and 
at the end of every Prayer^ Amen. 

U Or this. 

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly 
Father, who of his great mer- 
cy hath promised forgiveness of 
sins to all those who, with hearty 
repentance and true faith, turn 
unto him ; Have mercy upon you • 
pardon and deliver you from all 
your sins; confirm and strengthen 
you in all goodness ; and bring yon 
to everlasting life; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 
^ Then the Minister shall kneeL ami 
say the Lord's Prayer ; the People 
still kneeling, and repeating it icith 
him, both here, and wheresoever else 
it is used in Divine Service. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 



EVENING PRAYER. 



tliis day our daily "bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion , But deliver us from evil: 
For thine is the kingdom, and the 
power, and the glory, for ever and 
ever. Amen. 

^ 7'hen likewise he shall sa-i/f 

Lord, open thou our lips. 

Aiisicer. And our mouth shall 
flhow forth thy praise. 
^ HerSf all standing- up^ the Minister 
shall say^ 

Glory be to the Father, and to 
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; 

Answer. As it was in the begin- 
ning, is now, and ever shall be, 
world without end. 

Minister, Praise ye the Lord. 

Answer, The Lord's Name be 
praised. 

^ Then shall follow a Portion of the 
Psalms, as they are appointed, or one 
of the Selections, as they are set forth 
by this Church, 7vith the Doxology^ 
as in the Morning Service. 

^ Then shall he read the first Lesson, 
according to the Table or Calendar. 

IT j9fter ichich shall he said or sung the 
following Psalm, except when it is 
read in the ordinary course of the 
Psalms, on the nineteenth day of the 
month. 

Cant ate Domino, Psalm xcviii. 

OSING unto the Lord a new 
song ; for he hath done marvel- 
lous things. 

With his own right hand, and 
with his holy arm, hath he gotten 
himself the victory. 

The LoR-D declared his salvation ; 
his righteousness hath he openly 
showed in the sight of the heathen. 

He hath remembered his mercy 
and truth toward the house of Is- 
rael; and ail the ends of the world 
have seen the salvation of our God. 

Mhow yourselves joyful unto the 
Lord, all ye lands; sing, rejoice, 
and give thanks. 

Praise the Lord upon the harp; 
sing to the harp with a psalm of 
thanksgiving. 

With trumpets also and shawms, 
O show yourselves joyful before the 
Lord, the King. 
Let the sea make a noise, and all 



f5 



I that therein is; the round world, 
' and they that dwell therein. 

Let the floods clap their hands, 
and let the hills be joyful together 
before the Lord ; for he cometh to 
judge the earth. 

With righteousness shall he j udge 
the world, and the people with 
equity. 

T[ Or this. 

Bonum est conjitej-i. Psalm xcli. 

IT is a good thing to give thanka 
unto the Lord, and to sing praises 
unto thy Name, Most Highest; 

To tell of thy loving-kindness 
early in the morning, and of thy 
truth in the night season; 

Upon an instrument of ten strings, 
and upon the lute; upon a loud in- 
strument, and upon the harp. 

For thou, Lord, hast made me 
glad through thy v,^orks; and I 
will rejoice in giving praise for the 
operations of thy hands. 

Then a Lesson of the Jfew Testa- 
ment, as it is appointed. 
Tl" And after that, shall be sung or said 
this Psalm, except on the twelfth day 
of the month. 

Deus misereatur. Psalm Ixvii. 

GOD be merciful unto us, and bless 
us, and show us the light of 
his countenance, and be merciful 
unto us; 

That thy way may be known 
upon earth, thy saving health 
among all nations. 

Let the people praise thee, 
God; yea, let all the people praise 
thee. 

let the nations rejoice and be 
glad; for thou shalt judge the iblk 
righteously, and govern the nations 
upon earth. 

Let the people praise thee. O 
God ; yea, let all the people praise 
thee. 

Then shall the earth bring fortt 
her increase; and God, even cui 
own God, shall give us his blessing. 

God shall bless us; and all tha 
ends of tlie world shall fear him. 
H Or this. 
Benedic, anima mea. Psalm ciii. 

PRAISE the Ldrd, O my soul, 
and all that is within me, praise 
his holy Name. 

3* 



EN ENING GRAYER. 



Praise the L «iid, my soul, and 
fi. riiKit not all his benefits: 

Who forgiveth all t ly sin, and 
healeth all thine infirmities; 

Who saveth thy life from destruc- 
tion, and crowneth thee with merc^^ 
and loving-kindness. 

O praise the Loud, ye Angels of 
his, ye that excel in strength; ye 
that fuitii his commandment, and 
hearken unto the voice of his word. 

piaise the Lord, all ye his 
hosts ; ye servants of his that do his 
pleasure. 

speak good of the Lord, all ye 
works of his, in ail places of his do • 
minion: praise thou the Lord, O 
TD.y soul. 

Ti Then shall be said the Apostles* 
Creed by the Minister and the Peo- 
ple, standing. And any Churches 
■ viay omit the words. He descended 
isto hell, or may^ instead of them, use 
the words. He went into the place 
of departed spirits, which are con- 
sidered as iDordsof the same meaning 
171 the Creed. 

T BELLEVE in God the Father 

J- Almighty, Maker of heaven and 

earth : 

And in Jesus Christ his only 
Bon our Lord; Who was conceived 
by the Holy Ghost, Born of the 
Virgin Mary; Suffered under Pon- 
tius Pila^te, Was crucified, dead, 
and buried; He descended into 
hell. The third day he rose from 
the dead; He ascended into hea- 
ven, And sitteth on the right hand 
of God the Father Almighty; From 
thence he shall come to judge the 
quick and the dead. 

1 believe in the Holy Ghost; The 
holy Catholic Church, The Com- 
munion of Saints; The Forgive- 
ness of sins; The Resurrection of 
the body; And the Life everlasting, 
Ainen. 

IT Or this. 

I BELIEVE in one God the Fa- 
ther Almighty, Maker of heaven 
and earth, And of all things visible 
and invisible: 

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, 
the only-begotten Son of God, Be- 
rolten of his Father before all 
worlds; God of God, Light of 
Light, very God of very God, Be- 
£,»;tr.en, not made, Being of one 



substance with the Father; By 

whom all things were made ; W ho, 
for us men, and for our salvation, 
came down from h.iaven, And was 
incarnate by the Huly Ghost of the 
Virgin Mary, And was made man, 
And was cricitied also for us 
under Pontius Pilate. He suffered 
and was buried; And the third day 
he rose again, according to tbe 
Scriptures; And ascended into 
heaven. And sitteth on the riglit 
hand of the Father. And he shall 
come again with glory to judge 
both the quick and the dead; 
Whose kingdom shall have no end. 

And I believe in the Holy Ghost, 
the Lord and Giver of Life, Who 
proceedeth from the Father and 
the Son, Who with the Father and 
the Son together is worshipped and 
glorified. Who spake by the Pro- 
phets. And I believe one Catholic 
and Apostolic Church, I acknovv-- 
ledge one Baptism for the remission 
of sins; And I look for the Resur- 
rection of the dead. And the Life of 
the world to come. Amen. 

^ And after that, these Prayers foV 
lowing, all devoutly kneeling] ikt 
Minister first pronouncings 
The Lord be with you. 
Answer, And with thy spirit. 
Minister. Let us pray. 
Lord, show thy mercy upon U2k 
Answer, And grant us thy sal* 
vation. 

Minister, God, make clean oui 
hearts within us. 

Answer. And take not thy H0I5 
Spirit from us. 

^ Then shall be said the Collect for the 
day, and after that the Collects and 
Prayers following . 

A Colled for Peace, 

OGOD, from whom all holy de- 
sires, ail good counsels, and al 
just works do proceed; Give imto 
thy servants that peace, which the 
world cannot give ; tiiat our hearts 
may be set to obey thy command- 
ments, and iil:- o that by thee, we, 
being defended from the tear of • 
our enemies, may pass our time in 
rest and quietness; through the 
merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. 
Ar/ieii, 



EVENING PRAYER, 



A Colled for Aid against Perils. 

OLORI), our heavenly Father, 
by whose Almife^hty power we 
have been preserved this day; By 
thy great mercy defend us from all 
perils and dangers of this night; fox 
the love of thy only Son, our Sa- 
viour, Jesus Christ. Amen, 
A Prayer for the President of the 
United States, and all m Civil 
A ufJwrity. 

OLORD, our heavenly Father, 
the high and mighty Ruler of 
the UAiverse, w^ho dost from thy 
throne behold all the dwellers upon 
earth; Most heartily we beseecn 
thee with thy favour to behold and 
bless thy servant The President 
OF THE United States, and all 
others in authority ; and so replen- 
ish them with the grace of thy Holy 
•Spirit, that they may always incline 
to thy will, and walk in thy way. 
Endue them plenteously with hea-» 
venly gifts; grant them in health 
and prosperity long to live; and 
fmally, after this life, to attain ever- 
lasting joy and felicity; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
A Prayer for the Clergy and People. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, from whom cometh every 
j^ood and perfect gift; Send down 
upon our Bishops, and other Clergy, 
and upon the Congregations com- 
mitted to their charge, the health- 
lul Spirit of thy grace; and, that 
they may truly please thee, pour 
upon them the continuaJ dew of 
thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, 
for the honour of our Advocate and 
Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen. 
A Prayer for all Conditions of Men. 

OGOD, the Creator and Pre- 
server of all mankind, we hum- 
bly beseech thee for all sorts and 
coiiditions of men; that thou 
wouldest be pleased to make thy 
ways known unto them, thy saving 
health unto all nations. More es- 
pecially we pray for thy holy 
Church universal ;. that it may be so 
guided and governed by thy good 
Spirit, that all who profess and 
call themselves Christians may be 
led into the way of truth, and hold 
the faith in unity of spirit, in the 



bond of peace, and in righteousness 
of life. Finally, we commend to 
thy fatherly goodness all those who 
are any ways afflicted, or distressed, 
in mind, body, or estate; that it 
may please thee to comfort and 
relieve them, acccrding to th.eii 
several necessities, giving them 
patience under their sufferings, and 
a happy issue out of all their afflic- 
tions. And this we beg for Jesus 
Christ's sake. Amen. 

A General Thanks givi7ig. 

A LMIGHTY God, Father of all 
mercies, we, thine unworthy 
servants, do give thee most humble 
and hearty thanks for all thy good- 
ness and loving-kindness to us, and 
to all men. We bless thee for our 
creation, preservation, and all the 
blessings of this life; but above all, 
for thine inestimable love in the re- 
demption of the world by our Lord 
Jesus Chris t ; for the means of grace, 
and for the hope of glory. And, we 
beseech thee, give us that due sense 
of all thy mercies, that our hearts 
may be unfeignedly thankful, and 
that we may show forth thy praise, 
not only with our lips, biit in our 
lives ; by giving up ourselves to thy 
service, and by walking before thee 
in holiness and righteousness all 
our days ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, to whom, with thee and the 
Holy Ghost, be all honour and 
glory, world without end. A men. 
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. 

A LMIGHTY God, who hast given 
-OL US grace at this time with one 
accord to make our common sup- 
plications unto thee; and dost pro- 
mise that when two or three are 
gathered together in thy Name thou 
wilt grant their requests; Fulhi 
now, Lord, the desires and peti- 
tions of thy servants, as may be 
most expedient for them ; granting 
us in this w^orld knowledge of th^^ 
truth, and in the world to com^ lite 
everlasting. Amen. 

2 Cor. xiii. 14. 

THE grace of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, and the love of God, 
and the itellowship of the Holy 
Ghost, be with us all evermore. 
Amen. 



Hert endeth the Order of Evening- Prayer. 
U 



THE LITAM, 



OR GENERAL SUPPLICATION. 

^ To ht used after Morning Service, on Sundays, Wednesdays, and TriA%{'r. 



OGOD the Father of Heaven; 
have mercy upon us miserable 
sinners. 

O God the Father of Heaven,- 
have mercy upon us miserable 
sinners. 

O God the Son, Redeemer of the 
world; have mercy upon us mise- 
rable sinners. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the 
world; have mercy upon us mise- 
rable sinnei's. 

O God the Holy Ghost, proceed- 
ing from the Father and the Son; 
have mercy upon us miserable 
sinners. 

O God the Holy Ghost, pj'oceed- 
ingfrom the Father and the Son; 
have mercy upon us miserable sin- 
ners. 

holy, blessed, and glorious 
Trinity, three Persons and one 
God; have mercy upon us mise- 
rable sinners. 

O holy, blessed, and glorious 
Tr'mity, three Persons and one 
God; have mercy upon us misera- 
ble siniiers. 

Remember not. Lord, our of- 
fences, nor the offences of our fore- 
fathers; neither take thou ven- 
geance of our sins : spare us, good 
Lord, spare thy people, v^^hom thou 
hast redeemed with thy most pre- 
cious blood, and be not angry with 
us for ever. 

Spare us, good Lord. 

From all evil and mischief; from 
sin; from the crafts and assaults 
oi' the devil; from thy wrath, and 
from everlasting damnation, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

From all blindness of heart; from 
pride, vain-glory, and hypocrisy; 
from envy, hatred^ and malice, and 
all uncharitablencss. 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

From all inordinate and sinful 
affections; and from all tte de- 



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ceits of tne world, the flesh, anC 

the devil, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

From lightning and tempest, 
from plague, pestilence, and fa- 
mine; from battle and murder, 
and from sudden death, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

From all sedition, privy conspi- 
racy, and rebellion; from all false 
doctrine, heresj', and schism ; from 
hardness of heart, and contempt 
of thy "Word and Commandment, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

By the mystery of thy holy In- 
carnation; by thy holy Nativity 
and Circumcision; by thy Baptism, 
Fasting, and Temptation, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 
By thine Agony and Bloodj^ Sweat; 
by thy Cross and Passion; by thy 
precious Death and Burial ; by thy 
glorious Resurrection and Ascen- 
sion; and by the coming of the 
Holy Ghost, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

In all time of our tribulation ; in 
all time of our prosperity; in tho 
hour of death, and in the day of 
judgment. 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

We sinners do beseech thee to 
hear us, Lord God; and that it 
may please thee to rule and go vein 
thy holy Church universal in the 
right way; 

TVe beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to bless 
and preserve all Christian Rulers 
and Magistrates, giving them grace 
to execute justice, and to mamtaii; 
truth ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

Tiiat it may please thee to illu- 
minate all Bishops, Priests, and 
Deacons, with true knowledge and 
understanding of thy Word; and 



THE LITANY. 



(hat 'jothby their preaching and 
livinj^ they may set it forth, and 
show it accordingly; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to bless 
and keep all thy people ; 

IVe bes^.ech thee to hear us, good 
Lori. 

That it may please thee to give 
to all nations unity, peace, and 
concord; 

V/e beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to give 
as an heart to love and fear thee, 
and diligently to live atter thy 
commandments ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to give 
to all thy people increase of grace 
to hear meekly thy Word, and to 
receive it with pure affection, and to 
bring fortli the fruits of the Spirit; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to bring 
mto the way of truth, all such as 
have erred, and are deceived; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to 
strengthen such as do stand; and 
to comfort and help the weak- 
hearted; and to raise up those w^ho 
fall ; and finally to beat*down Satan 
under our feet; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Urd. 

That it may please thee to suc- 
co'jr, help, and comfort, all who are 
in danger, necessity, and tribula- 
tii>n ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Uyi'd. 

That it may please thee to pre- 
serve all who travel by land or by 
water, all women in the perils of 
child-birth, all sick persons, and 
young children ; and to show thy 
pity upon all prisoners and cap- 
tives ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to de- 
fend, and provide for, the father- 
leBH children, and widows, and all 
who are desolate and oppressed; 



We beseech thee to hear us, goo^ 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to have 
mercy upon all men ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to for- 
give our enemies, persecutors, and 
slanderers, and to turn their hearts. 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to give 
and preserve to our use the kindly 
fruits of the earth, so that in due 
time we may enjoy them; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

That it may please thee to give 
us true repentance; to forgive us 
all our sins, negligences, and igno- 
rances; and to endue us with the 
grace of thy Holy Spirit to amend 
our lives according to thy holy 
\Vord; 

V/e beseech thee to hear us, good 
Lord. 

Son of God, we beseech thee to 
hear us. 

Son of God, we beseech thee to 
hear us. 

Lamb of God, who takest away 

the sins of the world; 
GraJit us thy peace. 
Lamb of God, w^ho takest away 

the sins of the world; 
Have mercy upon us. 

^ The Minister may., at his discretion, 
omit all that follows, to the Prayer^ 
" We humbly beseech thee, O Fa- 
ther," &c. 

Christ, hear us. 
O Christ, hear us 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, have mercy upon us, 
Christ, have mercy upoii us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us, 
% Then shall the Minister, and tlue Peo- 
ple with him, say the Lord's Prayer. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven. 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily biead. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we for- 
give those who trespass against u& 



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THE LITANY. 



And lead us not into temptation; 
But deliver us from evil. Amen. 

Minister. Lord, deal not with 
us according to our sins. 

Answer. Neither reward us ac- 
cording to our iniquities. 

Let us pray. 

OGOD, merciful Father, who dc- 
spisest not the sighing of a con- 
trite heart, nor the desire of such 
as are sorrowful; Mercifully assist 
our prayers which we make before 
thee in all our troubles and adver- 
sities, whensoever they oppress us; 
and graciously hear us, that those 
evils which the craft and subtilty 
of the devil or man worketh against 
us, may, by thy good providence, 
be brought to nought; that we thy 
servants, being hurt by no perse- 
cutions, m&,y evermore give thanks 
unto thee in thy holy Church; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Lord, arise, help us, and de- 
liver us for thy Name's sake. 

OGOD, we have heard with our 
ears, and our fathers have de- 
clared unto us, the noble works 
that thou didst in their days, and 
in the old time before them. 

O Lord, arise, help us f and de- 
liver us for thine honour. 

Glory be to the Father, and to 
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; 

Answer. As it was in the begin- 
ning, is now, and ever shall be, 
world without end. Amen. 

From our enemies defend us, 
Christ. 

Graciously look upon our affiic- 
tions. 

With pity behold the sorrows of 
our hearts. 

Mercifully forgive the sins of thy 
people. 

Favourably with mercy hear our 
prayers. 

Son of David, have mercy upon 
us. 

Both now and ever vouchsafe to 
hear us, Christ. 

Graciously hear us, O Christ; 
graciously hear us, O Lord Christ. 

Minister. Lord, let thy mercy 
be showed upon us ; 

Answer, As we do put our trust 
in thee. 



Let us pray. 



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WE humbly beseech thee, Fa- 
ther, mercifully to look upoy 
our infirmities; and, for the glory 
of thy Name turn from us all thosw 
evils that we most justly have de- 
served; and grant, that in ail oui 
troubles we may put our whole 
trust and confidence in thy mercy, 
and evermore serve thee in hoU« 
ness and pureness of living, to thy 
honour and glory; through our only 
Mediator and Advocate, Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

A General Thanksgiving. 

ALMIGHTY God, Father of all 
mercies, we, thine unworthy 
servants, do give thee most humble 
and hearty thanks for all thy good- 
ness and loving-kindness to us, and 
to all men. We bless thee for our 
creation, preservation, and all the 
blessings of this life; but above all, 
for thine inestimable love in the re- 
demption of the world by our Lord 
Jesus Christ ; for the means of grace, 
and for the hope of glory. And, wb 
beseech thee, give us that due sens-e 
of all thy mercies, that our hearts 
may be unfeignedly thankful, and 
that we may show forth thy praise, 
not only with our lips, but in our 
lives; by giving up ourselves to thy 
service, and by walking before thee 
in holiness and righteousness all 
our days ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, to whom, with thee and the 
Holy Ghost, be all honour and 
glory, world without end. Amen, 

A Trayer of St. Chrysostom. 

ALMIGHTY God, who hast gix en 
us grace at this time with one 
accord to make our common sup- 
plications unto thee ; and dost pro- 
mise that when two or three are 
gathered together in thy Name thou 
wilt grant their requests; Fulfil 
now, Lord, the desires and peti- 
tions of thy servants, as may be 
most expedient for them ; grantinj; 
us in this world knowledge of thy 
truth, and in the world to coTie iil6 
everlasting. Am^ 



PRAYERS 

2 Ciyr. tii'i. 14. I and the fellowship of the Holy 

THE ^race of our Lor^ Jesus Ghost, be with us all evermoiai 
Christ, and the love of God, lAmen* 

Here endeth the Litany* 



PIUYEES AND THANKSGIVI^^GS 

UPON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. 

\ To he used before the two final Prayers of Morning and Evening Sereiae, 



PRAYERS. 



A Prayer for Congress. 
^ To be used during their Session. 

MOST gracious God, we humbly 
beseech thee, as for the peo- 
ple of these United States in gene- 
ral, so especially for their Senate 
and Representatives in Congress 
assembled ; That thou wouldest be 
pleased to direct and prosper all 
their consult?.tions, to the advance- 
ment of thy glory, the good of thy 
Church, the safety, honour, and 
welfare of thy people; that all 
thin^-s may be so ordered and set- 
tied by their endeavours, upon the 
best and surest foundations, that 
peace and happiness, truth and 
justice, religion and piety, maybe 
established among us for all gene- 
rations. These and all other ne- 
cessaries, for them, for us, and thy 
whole Church, we humbly beg in 
the Name and Mediation of Jesus 
Christ, our most blessed Lord and 
Saviour. Amen. 

For Rain. 

OGOD, heavenly Father, who 
by thy Son Jesus Christ hast 
promised to all those who seek thy 
kingdom, and the righteousness 
thereof, all things necessary to their 
bodily sustenance; Send us, we 
beseech thee, in this our necessity, 
8uch moderate rain and showers, 
that we may receive the fruits of 
the earth to our comfort, and to thy 
n{?riour; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 



For Fair Weather. 

ALMIGHTY and most merciful 
Father, we humbly beseech 
thee, of thy great goodness, to re- 
strain those immoderate rains, 
wherewith, for our sins, thou hast 
afflicted us. And we pray thee to 
send us such seasonable weather, 
that the earth may, in due time, 
yield her increase for our use and 
Denefit. And give us grace, that 
we may learn by thy punishments 
to amend our lives, and for thy 
clemency to give thee thanks and 
praise; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

In Time of Dearth and Famine. 
e GOD, heavenly Father, whose 



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gift it is that the rain doth fall, 
and the earth bring forth her in- 
crease ; Behold, we beseech thee, 
the afflictions of thy people ; in- 
crease the fruits of the earth by thy 
heavenly benediction; and grant 
that the scarcity and dearth, which 
we now most justly suffer for our 
sins, may, through thy goodness, 
be mercifully turned into plenty 
for the love of Jesus Christ our 
Lord, to whom, with thee and the 
Holy Ghost, be all honour and 
glory, now and for ever. Amen. 

In Time of War and Tumults. 

O ALMIGHTY God, the supreme 
Governor of all things, whose 
power no creature is able to resist^ 
to whom it belongeth justly to 
punish siniicrs, and to be mercifui 



PRAYERS. 



f.0 those who truly repent; Save 
and deliver us, we humbly beseech 
tliee, from the hands of our ene- 
mies ; that we, being armed with 
th}^ defence, may be preserved ever- 
more from all perils, to glorify thee, 
who art the only giver of all victo- 
ry ; through the merits of thy Son, 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

For those loho are to he admitted 

into Holy Orders, 
TI 7^0 he used in the Weeks preceding the 
stated Times of Ordination. 

A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly 
A- Father, who hast purchased to 
thyself an universal Church by the 
precious blood of thy dear Son; 
Mercifully look upon the same, and 
at this time so guide and govern 
the minds of thy servants, the 
Bishops and Pastors of thy flock, 
that they may lay hands suddenly 
on no man, but faithfully and wise- 
ly make choice of fit persons, to 
serve in the sacred Ministry of thy 
Church. And, to those who shall 
be ordained to any holy function, 
give thy grace and heavenly bene- 
diction ; that both by their life and 
doctrine they may show forth thy 
glory, and set forward the salvation 
of all men; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

- TI Or this. 

ALMIGHTY God, the giver of 
, all good gifts, who of thy di- 
vine providence hast appointed di- 
vers Or-ders in thy Church; Give 
thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, 
to all those who are to be called to 
any office and administration in the 
same ; and so replenish them with 
the truth of thy doctrine, and en- _ 
due them with innocency of life, j 
that they may faithfully serve be- 
fore thee, to the glory of thy great 
Mame, and the benefit of thy holy 
Church ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

In Time of great Sickness and Mor- 
tality. 

ALMIGHTY God, the Lord of 
life and death, of sickness and 
health; Regard our supplications, 
we humbly beseech thee ; and, as. 
thcu hast thought fit to visit as for 



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our sins with great sickness and 
mortality, in the midst of thy judg- 
ment, Lord, remember mercy. 
Have pity upon us miserable sin« 
ners, and withdraw from us the 
grievous sickness with which we 
are afflicted. May this thj^ fatherly 
correction have its due influence 
upon us, by leading us to consider 
how frail and uncertain our life is; 
that we may apply our hearts unto 
that heavenly wisdom which in the 
end will bring us to everiasting 
life ; through Jesus Christ our Loro. 
Amen. 

For a Sick Person. 

O FATHER of mercies and God 
of all comfort, our only help 
in time of need ; Look down from 
heaven, we humbly beseech thee, 
behold, visit, and relieve thy sick 
servant f for whom our prayers are 
desired. Look upon him with the 
eyes of thy mercy; comfort him 
with a sense of thy goodness ; pre» 
serve him from the temptations of 
the enemy; give him patience un- 
der his affliction; and, in thv good 
time, restore him to health, and 
enable him to lead the residue of 
his life in thy fear, and to thy 
glory. Or else give him grace so 
to take thy visitation, that, after 
this painful life ended, he may 
dwell with thee in li i'e everlasting ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

For a Sick Child. 

ALMIGHTY God, and merciful 
Father, to whom alone belong 
the issues of life and death ; Look 
down from heaven, we humbly be- 
seech thee, with the eyes of mercy, 
upon the sick child for wnom our 
prayers are desired. Deliver hitn, 
Lord, in thy good appointed time, 
from his bodily pain, and "visit him 
with thy salvation ; that if it should 
be thy good pleasure to prolong 
his days here on earth, he may 
live to thee, and be an instrument 
of thy glory, by serving thee faith- 
fully, and doing good in his gene- 
ration. Or else receive him into 
those heavenly habitatio)is, where 
the souls of ""iiose who sleep in tiio 
Lord Jesus snjoy perpetual rest 
and felici^ Grant this, Lord, 



PRAYERS. 



fc? ths love of thy Son, our Sa- 
riour, Jesus Christ. Amen, 

For a Perso7if or Persons, going to 
Sea. 

O ETERNAL God, who alone 
- spreadest out the heavens, and 
rulcst the raging of the sea ; We com- 
ni3nd to thy Ahnighty protection, 
thy servant, for whose preservation 
on the great deep our prayers are 
desired. Guard him, we beseech 
thee, from the dangers of the sea, 
from sickness, from the violence of 
enemies, and from every evil to 
wliich he 'may be exposed. Con- 
duct him in safety to the haven 
where he would be, with a grateful 
sense of thy mercies ; through Je- 
sus Christ our ord. Amen. 

For a Person under Affliction, 

O MERCIFUL God, and hea- 
venly Father ,_who hast taught 
us in thv holy Word that thou 
dost not willingly afSict or grieve 
the children of men; Look with 
pity- we beseech thee, upon the 
sorrows of thy servant, for whom 
our prayers are desired. In thy 
wisdom thou hast seen tit to visit 
Mm with trouble, and to bring dis- 
tress upon him. Remember him, 
Lord, in mercy; sanctify thy 
fatherly correction to him,- endue 
his soul with patience under his 
affliction, and with resignation to 
thy blessed will; comfort hi?n with 
a sense of thy goodness ; lift up thy 
countenance upon him, and give 
kim peace; through Jesus Christ 
oui Lord. Amen. 

For Malefactors, after Condemna- 
tion. 

5 Or else the Prayer in the Visitation 
sf Vrisoners, beginning, " O Father 
3f Mercies," &C., may be used. 

O MOST gracious and merciful 
God, we earnestly beseech thee 
to have pity and compassion upon 
those persons recommended to our 
prayers, who now lie under the 
sentence of the law, and are ap- 
pointed to die. Visit them, O Lord, 
with thy mercy and salvation ; con- 
vince them of the miserable condi- 
tion they are in, by their sins and 



wickedness; and let thy powexf^sl 

grace produce in them such a godly 
sorrov.% and sincere repentance, 
thoii wilt be pleased to accept> 
Give them a strong and lively faith 
in thy Son, our blessed Saviour, 
and make it effectual to the salva- 
tion of their souls. Lord, in judg« 
ment remember mercy; and what- 
ever sufferings they are to endurs 
in this v/orld, yet deliver thern, O 
God, from the bitter pains of eter-* 
nal death. Pardon their sins, an4 
save their snu,ls, for the sake and 
merits of thy dear Son, our blessed 
Saviour and Redeemer. Amen. 

A Prayer to he used at the Meetings 
of Convention, 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who by thy Holy Spirit 
didst preside in the Councils of the 
blessed A.postles, and hast pro- 
mised, through thy Son Jesus 
Christ, to be with thy Church to 
the end of tiie world ; We beseech 
thee to be present with the Coun- 
cil of thyChu'-ch here assembled 
in thy Name and Presence. Sava 
them from all error, ignorance, 
pride, and prejudice; and of thy 
great mercy vouchsafe, we beseech 
thee, so to direct, sanctify, and 
govern us in our present work, by 
the mighty power of the Holy 
Ghost, that the comfortable Gospei 
of Christ may be truly preached, 
truly received, and truly followed, 
in all places, to the breaking down 
the kingdom of sin, Satan, and 
death; till at length the whole of 
thy dispersed sheep, being gathered 
into one fold, shall become par* 
takers of everlasting life ; through 
the merits and death of Jesua 
Christ our Saviour. Amen. 

^ During the period of the session cf 
any General or Diocesan Conventio^^ 
the above Prayer viay be used by aU 
Congregations of this Church, or of 
the Diocese concerned; the clause 
"here assembled in thy JV'ame and 
Presence," being changed to "now 
assembled in thy JSTaiae and Pre- 
sence ,*" and the clause goverri iia 
in our present work," to govern 
them in their present work.** 



1» 



THANKSGIVINGS. 



THANKSGIVINGS 



Thx Thanksgimng of Women after 
Child-birth, 

To be said when any Woman, being 
present in Church, shall have desired 
to return thanks to Almighty God for 
her safe deliverance. 

O ALMIGHTY God, we give 
thee humble thanks for that 
thou hast been graciously pleased 
to preserve, through the great pain 
and peril of child-birth,- this wo- 
man, thy servant, who desireth now 
to olfer her praises and thanksgiv- 
ings unto thee. Grant, we beseech 
thee, most merciful Father, that 
she, through thy help, may both 
faithfully live and walk according 
to th}^ will in this life present, and 
also may be partaker of everlasting 
^lory in the life to come ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 

For Rain. 

OGOD, our heavenly Father, 
who by thy gracious provi- 
dence dost cause the former and 
the latter rain to descend upon the 
earth, that it may bring forth fruit 
for the use.of man; We give thee 
humble thanks that it hath pleased 
thee, in our great necessity, to send 
us at the last a joyful rain upon 
thine inheritance, and to refresh it 
when it was dry, to the great com- 
fort of us thy unworthy servants, 
and to the glory of thy holy Name ; 
through thy mercies in Jesus Christ 
oui Lord. Amen. 

For Fair Weather. 
i'\ LORD God, who hast justly 
" humbled us by thy late visita- 
tion of us with immoderate rain 
and waters, and m thy mercy hast 
relieved and comforted our souls 
by this seasonable and blessed 
change of weather; We praise and 
glorify thy holy Name for this thy 
mercy, and will always declare thy 
ioving-kindness from generation to 
generation; through Jesus Christ 
Ofiii Lord Amen, 



For Ple?ity, 

OMOST merciful Father, wfeo 
of thy gracious goodness A-^ast 
heard the devout prayers of thy 
Church, and turned our dearth aizQ 
scarcity into plenty; We give thee 
humble thanks for this thy special 
bounty; beseeching thee to con- 
tinue thy loving-kindness unto us, 
that our land may yield us her 
fruits of increase, to tny glory and 
our comfort; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen, 

For Peace, and Deliverance from 
our Enemies. 

O ALMIGHTY God, who art a 
strong tower of defence unto 
thy servants against the face of 
their enemies ; We yield thee praise 
and thanksgiving for our deliver 
ance from those great and appa- 
rent dangers wherewith we wera 
compassed. We acknowledge it 
thy goodness that we were not de- 
livered over as a prey unto them ; 
beseeching thee still to continue 
such thy mercies towards us, thai 
all the world may know that thou 
art our Saviour and mighty De- 
liverer; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

For Restoring Public Peace at Home, 

O ETERNAL God, our heavenly 
Father, who alone makest men 
to be of one mind in a house, and 
stillest the outrage of a violent and 
unruij' people ; We bless thy holy 
Name, that it hath pleased thee 
to appease the seditious tumults 
which have been latei^^^ raised up 
amongst us ; most humblj^ beseech- 
ing thee to grant to all of us grace, 
that we may henceforth obediently 
walk in thy hoi)' command? uents ; 
and, leading a quiet and peaf-eable 
life in all godliness and honesty, 
may continually offer unto thee out 
sacrifice of praise and thankf=giving 
for these thy mercies towards us; 
through Jesus Christ our Lotd 
Amtn, 



18 



THANKSGIVINGS. 



For Deliverance from great Sick- 
ness and Mortality. 

6 ^ LORD God, who hast wounded 
us for our sins, and consumed 
LIS for our transgressions, by thy 
late heavy and dreadful visitation ; 
and now, in the midst of judgment 
remembering mercy, hast redeem- 
ed our souls from the jaws of 
death; We offer unto thy fatherly 
goodness ourselves, our souls and 
bodies which thou hast delivered, 
to be a living sacrifice unto thee, 
always praising and magnifying 
thy mercies in the midst of thy 
Church ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

For a Recovery from Sickness,. 

OGOD, who art the giver of life, 
of health, and of safety ; We 
bless thy Name, that thou hast been 
pleased to deliver from his bodily 
sickness this thy servant, who now 
ieshreth to return thanks unto thee, 



in the presence of all thy people 
Gracious art thou, Lord, and lull 
of compassion to. the children of 
men. May his heart be duly im- 
pressed with a sense of thy merci- 
ful goodness, and may he devoto 
the residue of his days to an hum- 
ble, holy, and obedient walking be- 
fore thee ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

For a Safe Return from Sea, 

MOST gracious Lord, whof^e 
mercy is over all thy works; 
We praise thy holy Name that thou 
hast been pleased to conduct in 
safety, through the perils of the 
great deep, this thy servant, who 
now desireth to return his thanks 
unto thee, in thy holy Church. 
May he be duly sensible of thy 
merciful providence towards hirrij 
and ever express his thankfulness 
by a holy trust in thee, and obo- 
dience to thy laws; through Joaias 
Christ our Lord. Amen* 



19 



THE FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT. 



THE 

COLLECTS, EPISTLES, ATs^D GOSPELS, 

TO BE USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 



The Colled. 
A LMIGHTY God, give us grace 
-xlL that we may cast away the 
works of darkness, and put upon 
lis the armour of light, now in the 
time of this mortal life, in which 
thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit 
us in great humility; that in the 
last day, when he shall come again 
in his glorious Majesty to judge 
both the quick and dead, we may 
rise to the life immortal, through 
him who liveth and reigneth with i 
thee and the Holy Ghost, now and 
ever. Amen. 

% This Collect is to be repeated every 
day, with the other Collects in Ad- 
vent, until Chrislmas-day. 
The Epistle. Rom. xiii. 8. 

OWE no man any thing, but to 
love one another : for he that 
loveth another hath fulfilled the 
Law. For this, Thou shalt not 
commit adultery, Thou shalt not 
kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou 
shalt not bear false witness. Thou 
shalt not covet ; and if there be any 
other commandment, it is briefly 
comprehendedin this saying, name- 
ly, Thou shalt love thy neighbour 
as thyself. Love worketh no ill to 
his neighbour ; therefore love is the 
fulfilling of the Law. And that, 
knowing the time, that now it is 
high time to awake out of sleep; 
for now is our salvation nearer than 
when we believed. The night is 
far spent, the day is at hand; let 
us therefore cast oflf the works of 
darkness, and let us put on the 
annour of lignt. Let us walk ho- 
nestly, as in the day; not in riot- 
ing and drunkenness, not in cham- 
h^'mz and wantonness, not in 



strife and envying. But put ye on 

the Lord Jesus Christ, and maka 
not provision for the flesh, to fulfil 
the lusts thereof. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. xxi. 1. 
"TTTHEN they drew nigh unto Je- 
T Y rusalem, and were come to 
Bethphage, unto the Mount of 
Olives, then sent Jesus two disci- 
ples, saying unto them, Go into 
the village over against you, and 
straightway ye shall find an ass 
j tied, and a colt with her: loose 
I them, and bring them unto me. 
And if anj^ man sav aught unto 
you, ye shall say, Tne Lord hath 
need of them ; and straightway he 
will send them. All this was done, 
that it might be fulfilled which was 
spoken by the prophet, saying. 
Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Be- 
hold, thy King cometh unto thee, 
meek, and sitting upon an ass, and 
a colt the foal of an ass. And the 
disciples went, and did as Jesus 
commanded them ; and brought 
the ass and the colt, and put on 
them their clothes, and they set 
him thereon. And a very great 
multitude spread their garments in 
the way ; otners cut down branches 
from tne trees, and strewed them 
in the way. And the multitudes 
that went before, and that followea, 
cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son 
of David ! Blessed is he that cometh 
in the name of the Lord ! Hosanna 
in the highest ! And when he was 
come into Jerusalem, all the city 
was moved, saying. Who is this? 
And the multitude said. This is 
Jesus, the Prophet of Nazareth of 
Galilee. And Jesus went into the 
temple of God, and cast out. all 
' them that sold and bought in th?. 
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THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVEKT 



temple, and overthrew the tables 
of me money-chansrers, and the 
seats of them that sold doves, and 
said unto them, It is written, My 
house shall be called the house of 
prayer ; but ye have made it a den 
of thieves. 



bent. , 

The Colled. 

BLESSED Lord, who hast caus- 
ed all holy Scriptures to be writ- 
ten for our learnin.2: ; Grant that we 
may in such wise hear them, read, 
mark, learn, aiid inwardly dip:est 
them, that by patience, and com- 
fort of thy holy Word, we may em- 
brace,and ever hold fast the blessed 
hope of everlasting life, which thou 
hast given uis in our Saviour Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 

The Epistle. Rom. xv. 4. 

WHATSOEVER things were 
written aforetime, were writ- 
ten for our learning ; that we, 
through patience, and comfort of 
the Scriptures, might have hope. 
Now the God of patience and con- 
solation grant you to be like-mind- 
ed one towards another, according 
to Christ Jesus : that ye may with 
one mind and one mouth glorify 
God, even the Father of our Lord 
Jesus Christ. Wherefore receive 
ye one another, as Christ also re- 
ceived us, to the glory of God. 
Now I say, that Jesus Christ was 
a minister of the Circumcision for 
the truth of God, to confirm the 
promises made unto the fathers: 
and that the Gentiles might glorify 
God for his mercy ; as it is written. 
For this cause I will confess to 
thee among the Gentiles, and sing 
unto thy Name. And asrain he 
Kiith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his 
people. And again. Praise the Lord 
all ye Gentiles ; and laud hirn, all 
ye people. And again Esaias saith. 
There shall be a Root of Jesse, 
and he that shall rise to reisrn over 
the Gentiles, in Him shall the Gen- 
tiles trust. Now the God of hope 
fill you with aU joy and peace in 
*)e!ievin2:, that ye may abound in 
hope, through the power of the 
H^ly Ghost. 



The Gospel. St Luke xxi. 35. 

AND there shall be signs in thti 
sun, and in the moon, and in 
the stars ; and upon the earth dis- 
tress of nations, with perplexity; 
the sea and the waves roaring; 
men's hearts failins: them for fear, 
and for looking alter those tlringg 
which are coming on the earth : for 
the powers of heaven shall be sha- 
ken. And then shall they see the 
Son of ]Man coming in a cfoud with 
power and great glory. And when 
these things begin to come to pasSj 
then look up, and lift up your heads ; 
for your redemption draweth nigh. 
And he spake to them a parable, 
Behold the fig-tree, and all the 
trees ; when they now shoot forth, 
ye see and Imow of your own 
selves, that summer is now nigh at 
hand. So likewise ye, when ye see 
these things come to pass, know ye 
that the Kingdom of God is nigh at 
hand. Verily I say unto you. This 
generation shall not pass away till 
all be fulfilled. Heaven and earth 
shall pass away ; but my words 
shall not pass away. 



31 



The Collect. 

OLORD Jesus Christ, who at 
thy first coming didst send thy 
messenger to prepare thy way bo- 
fore thee ; Grant that the ministers 
and stewards of thy mysteries may 
likewise so prepare and m?A<ie ready 
thy way, by turning the hearts of 
the disobedient to the wisdom of the 
just, that at thy second coming to 
judge the world we may be found 
an acceptable people in thy sight, 
who livest and reignest with tlie 
Father and the Holy Spirit, eve? 
one God, world without end. Amen, 
The Epistle. 1 Cor. iv. 1. 

LET a man so account of us, as 
of the ministers of Christ, and 
stewards of the mysteries of God. 
Moreover, it is required in stew- 
ards, that a man be found faithful. 
But with me it is a very small 
thing that I should be judged of 
you, or of man's judgment : yea, I 
judge not mine own self For I'know 
nothing by myself, yet am I not 
hereby justified ; but H e that judg- 



CHRISTMAS. 



ctli me is the Lord. Therefore 
judge nothing- before the time, until 
tlie Lord come, who both wiJl bring 
to light the hidden things of dark- 
ness," and will malce manifest the 
counsels of the hearts; and then 
shall every man have praise of God. 
The Gospel. St. Matt. xi. 2. 

N'OW w^hen John had heard in 
the prison the works of Christ, 
fie sent two of his disciples, and 
said unto him, Art thou He that 
should come, or do we look for 
another? Jesus answered and said 
unto them. Go. and show John again 
those things which ye do hear and 
see: The 6hnd receive their sight, 
and the lame walk, the lepers are 
cleansed, and the deaf hear, the 
dead are raised up, and the poor 
have the Gospel preached to them : 
and blessed is lie whosoever shall 
not be offended in me. And as 
they departed. Jesus began to say 
unto the multitudes concerning 
John, What went ye out into the 
wilderness to see '? a reed shaken 
with the wind ] But what went ye 
out for to see ! a man clothed in 
soft raiment ] Behold, they that 
wear soft clothing are in kings' 
houses. But vv^liat v/ent ye out for 
to see ] a prophet 1 yea, i say unto 
you, and more than a prophet. For 
this is he of whom it is written, Be- 
hold, I send my messenger before 
thy face, which shall prepare thy 
tvay before thee. 



The Colled. 

OLORD, raise up. we pray thee, 
thy power, and come among 
us, and with great might succour 
us ; that whereas, throu2;h our sins 
and wickedness, we are sore let 
and hindered in running the race 
that is set before us, thy bountiful 
grace and mercy may speedily help 
and deliver us; through the satis- 
faction of thy Son our Lord, to 
w'liom, with thee and the Holy 
Ghost, be honour and glory> world 
without end. Amen. 

The Epistle. Phil. iv. 4. 
T>E.JOICE in the Lord alway ; 

and again T say. Rejoice. Let 
your moderation be known unto 
aU men. The Lord is at hand. Be 



careful foi nothing ; but in every 
thing, by prayer and suppHcation 
with thanksgiving, let your requests 
be made known unto God. And 
the peace of God, which passeth 
ail understanding, shall keep youi 
hearts and minds through Christ 
Jesus. 

The Gospel. St. John i. 19. 

THIS is the i-ecord of John, when 
the Jews sent Priests and Lo- 
vites from Jerusalem to ask him, 
Who art thou ] And he confessed, 
and denied not; but confessed, I 
am not the Christ. And they asked 
him. What then? Art thou Eiiasl 
And he saith, I am not. Art thou 
that Prophet ] And he answered, 
Ns. Then said they unto him, 
Who art thou ? that we may give 
an answer to them that sent" us. 
What sayest thou of tliyself ] He 
said, I am the voice of one crying 
in the wilderness, Make straiirh't 
the way of the Lori>, as said the 
prophet Esaias. And they w^hich 
were sent were of the Pnarisees, 
And they asked him. and said nnto 
him. Why baptizest thou then, if 
thcu be not that Christ, nor Eiias, 
neither that Prophet? John an- 
swered them, saying, I baptize with 
water : but there' standeth One 
among you, whom ye know not ; 
He it is.' who, coming after me, ig 
preferred before me. whose shoe's 
latchet I am not worthy to unloose. 
These thin2:s were done in Betha- 
bara. beyond Jordan, where John 
was baptizing. 



ST^c tlattnitp of our furl?, or ti|c 
^xxi^-'^av, £»f (Cljrist, tomniDiUp 

The Colled. 
A LMIGHTY God. v/ho hast -iven 
^ us thy only-begotten Son to 
take our nature upon him, and aa 
at this time to be born of a pure 
virdn: Grant that we bemj re- 
generate, and made thy children by 
adoption and ^race. may daily ba . 
renew^ed by thy Holy Spirit; throujib j 
the same our Lord Jesus Christ, 1 
who liveth and reis-neth with tbe^ 1 
and the same Spirit, ever one &*>d j 
world without end Anitn. 



22 



THE SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS. 



The Epistle. Heb. i. 1. 

GOD, who at sundry times and 
in divers manners spak^ in 
time past unto the fathers by the 
prophets, hath in these last days 
Bpoken unto us by liis Son, wliom' 
he hath appointed heir of ail thhigs. 
by w hom also he made the worlds : 
who (being the brightness of his 
glory, and the express ima,2:e of his 
person, and upholding: all thini^s 
by the word of his power,) when he 
had by himself purged our sins, 
sat down on the right hand of the 
Majesty on high; being m.ade so 
much better than the angels, as he 
hath by inheritance obtained a 
more excellent name than they. 
For unto which of the angels said 
he at any time, Thou art my Son, 
this day have I begotten thee] 
And agam, I will be to him a Father, 
and he shall be to me a Son 1 And 
again, v>^hen he bringeth in the First- 
begotten into the world, he saith. 
And let all the angels of God wor- 
ship him. And of the angels he 
saith, Who maketh his angels spi- 
rits, and his ministers a flame of 
fire. But unto the Son he saith, 
Thy throne, God, is for ever and 
ever ; a sceptre of righteousness is 
the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou 
hast loved righteousness, and hated 
miquity; therefore God, even thy 
God, hath anointed thee with the 
oil of gladness above thy fellows. 
And, Thou, -Lord, in the bednning 
hast laid the foundation of the earth: 
and the heavens are the works of 
thine hands : they shall perish, but 
thou remainest ; and they all shall 
wax old as doth a garment; and 
as a vesture shalt thou fold them 
up, and they shall be changed ; but 
thou art the same, and thy years 
shedl not fail. 

The Gospel. St. John i. 1. 

fN the beginning was the Word, 
and :he Word was with God, 
and the Word was God. The same 
was in the beginning with God. 
Ail things were made by him ; and 
without him was not any thing 
made that was inade. In him was 
hfe, and the lif<? was the hsjht of 
men. And the light shineth in 
darkness, and the darkness com- 



prehended it not. There was a man 
sent from God, whose name was 
John. The same came for a wit- 
ness, to bear witness of the Light, 
that all men through him migni 
believe. He v/as not that Light, 
but was sent to bear witness of 
that Light. That v/as the true 
Light, which hghteth every man 
that Cometh into the world. He 
was in the world, and the world 
was made by him. and the v/jrid 
knew him not. He came unto his 
own, and his own received him not. 
But as many as received him, to 
them gave he power to become the 
sons of God, even to them that be- 
lieve on his Name: which were 
born, not of blood, nor of the will 
of the flesh, nor of the will of man, 
but of God. And the Word was 
made flesh, and dwelt among us, 
(and we beheld his glory, the glory 
as of the On y-begotten of the Fa- 
ther,) full of grace and truth. 



23 



Suu^Da^ after €^l3rfstmas:s 
tiai). 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God,v/ho hast given 
us thy only-begolten Son to take 
our nature upon him, and as at this 
time to be born of a pure virgin ; 
Grant that we being regenerate,and 
made thy children by adoption and 
grace, may daily be renewed "'by 
thy Holy Spirit; through the same 
our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the 
same Spirit, ever one God, world 
without end. Amen. 

The Epistle. Gal. iv. L 

NO W I say, that the heir, as lous 
as he is a child, differeth no- 
thing from a servant, though he be 
lord of all; but is under tutors and 
governors, until the time appointed 
of the father. Even so v/e, wlipn 
we were children, were in bondo;re 
under the elements of l;he world; 
but when the fulness of the tinit'. 
was come, God sent forth his Son, 
made of a woman, made under the 
Law, to re deem them that were mi' 
der the Ldw, that we might reueiv^ 
the adoption of sons, ' And, be- 
cause ye are sons. God hath se;it 
forth the Spirit of Ills Son into 



THE CIRCUMCISION OF CHRIST. 



ycniT hearts, crying, Abba. Father. 
vVherefore thou art no more a ser- 
vant, but a son; and if a son. then 
an heir of God, through Christ. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. 1. 18. 
'T^HE birth of Jesus Christ was on 

this wise. When as his mother 
Maiy was espoused to Joseph, be- 
fore they came tosrether. she was 
found with child of the Holy Ghost. 
Then Joseph her husband, being a 
iust man, and not willing to make 
her a public example, was minded 
to put her away privily. But while 
he thought on these things, behold, 
the angel of the Lord appeared mi- 
to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, 
thou son of David, fear not to take 
unto thee Mary thy wife ; for that 
which is conceived in her is of the 
HoiyGhost. Andshe shall bring forth 
a son, and thou shalt call his name 
JESUS; for he shall save his people 
from their sins. (Now all this was 
done, that it might be fulfilled 
which was spoken of the Lord by 
the prophet, saying. Behold, a vir- 
gin shall be with "child, and shall 
Bring forth a son. and they shall call 
his name Emmanuel, wliich, being 
interpreted, is, God with us.) Then 
Joseph, being raised from sleep did 
as the angel of the Lord had bidden 
him, and'took unto him his wife ; 
and knew^ her not till she had 
brought forth her first-born son: 
and he called his name JESUS. 



El)e Cfrrumcfsion of C|)rfst. 

The Collect 

ALMIGHTY God, who madest 
thy blessed Son to be circum- 
cised, and obedient to the law for 
man ; Grant us the true Circumci- 
eion ( f the Spirit ; that, our hearts, 
find all our members, being morti- 
fied from all worldly and carnal 
lusts, we may in all things obey 
thy blessed will; through the same 
tl5y Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Ajnen. 

The Epistle. Rom. iv. S. 

BLESSED is the man to whom 
the Lord will not impute sin. 
Cometh this blessedness then upon 
the Circumcision onlj^ or upon the j 
24 



Uncircumcisionalso'? For wc «ay, 
that faith was reckoned to Ab-a- 
ham for riijhteousness. How was 
it then reckoned] when he was in 
circumcision, orin uncircumcision ? 
Not in circumcision, but in uncir- 
cumcision. And he received the 
sign of circumcision, a seal of the 
righteousness of the faith which he 
had yet being uncircumcised ; that 
he niight be the fiither of all them 
that believe, though the}^ be not 
circumcised ; that righteousness 
might be imputed unto" them also: 
and the father of circumcision to 
them who are not of the Circumci- 
sion only, but also walk in the 
steps of that faith of cur father 
Abraham, which he had being 3'et 
uncircumcised. For the promipe, 
that he should be the hen* of the 
world, was not to Abraham, or to 
his seed, throusrh the Law. but 
through the righteousness of faith. 
For if they which are of the Law 
be heirs, faith is made void, and 
the promise made of none efiect. 

The Gospel. St. Luke ii. 15. 

AND it came to pass, as the an- 
gels were gone away from 
them into heaven, the shepherds 
said to one another. Let us now go 
even unto Bethlehem, and see this 
thing which is come to pass, which 
the Lord hath made known unto 
us. And the^- came with haste, 
and found :Mary and Joseph, ana 
the babe lying in a mansrer. And 
when they had seen it. they made 
known abroad the saying' which 
was told them concerning this 
child. And all they tiiat heaid it 
wondered at those thinirs which 
were told them by the shepherds. 
But Mary kept all these things, 
and pondered them in her heart. 
And the shepherds returned, slori- 
fying and prais"ng God for all the 
things that they had heard and seen, 
as itVas toid unto them. And when 
eight days were accomplished fot 
the circumcisins: of the child, his 
name was called JESUS, which 
was so named of the angel before 
he was conceived in the womb. 



The same Collect, Epistle, and Go» 
pel shall serve for every day aftsr^ 
unto ihi Epi'pTiany, 



THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 



©ije ^pipbani), or tlje iHanifc0- 
tatxon of C^rifit io t\)i (^^n- 
tik3. 

The Collect. 

OGOD, who by the leadings of a 
star didst manifest tliy only-be- 
gotten Son to the Gentiles; Merci- 
fiilly grant that we, who know thee 
now by faith, may after this hfe 
have the fruition of thy glorious 
Godhead; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. Eph. iii. 1. 

FOR this cause, I Paul, the pri- 
soner of Jesus Christ for you 
Gentiles; if ye have heard of the 
dispensation of tiie grace of God, 
which is given me to you- ward: 
How that by revelation he made 
known unto me the mystery (as I 
wrote afore in few words, whereby, 
when ye read, ye may understand 
my knowledge in the mystery of 
Christ) which in other ages was not 
made known unto the sons of men, 
as it is now revealed unto his holy 
Apostles and Prophets by the Spi- 
rit; that the Gentiles should be fel- 
low-heirs, and of the same body, 
and partakers of his promise in 
Christ, by the Gospel: whereof I 
was made a minister, according to 
the gift of the grace of God given 
unto me by the effectual working 
of his power. Unto me, who am 
less than the least of all saints, is 
this grace given, that I should 
preach' among the Gentiles the un- 
searchable riches of Christ ; and to 
make all men see what is the fel- 
lowship of the mystery, which 
fro)n the beginning of the world 
hath been hid in God, w^ho created 
ail things by Jesus Christ: to the 
hitent that now unto the principali- 
ties and powers in heavenly places 
Hiight be known by the Church 
the manifold wisdom of God, ac- 
cording to the eternal purpose 
which he purposed in Christ Jesus 
our Lord: in whom we have bold- 
ness and access with confidence by 
the faith of him. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. ii. 1. 

WHEN Jesus was born in Beth- 
lehem of Judea, in the days 
of Herod the king, behold, there 



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came wise men from the East to 
Jerusalem, saying. Where is he 
that is bom King of the Jews '? for 
we have seen his star in theEast,an 3 
are come to worship him. Wht^n 
Herod the king had heard these 
things, he was troubled, and all Je- 
rusalem with him. And when lie 
had gathered all the chief priesui 
and scribes of the people together^ 
he demanded of them v/here Christ 
should be born. And they said unto 
him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for 
thus it is written by the prophet, 
And thou Betlilehem, in the land of 
Juda, art not tlie least among the 
princes of Juda; for out of thee 
shall come aGovernor,that shall rule 
my people Israel. Then Herod, 
when he had privily called the wise 
men, enquired of them diligently 
what time the star appeared. And 
he sent them to Bethlehem,and said, 
Go, and search dihgently for the 
young child ; and when ye have 
found hi?ii, bring me word again, 
that I may come and worship him 
also. When they had heard the 
king, they departed; and, lo, the 
star which they saw in the East 
went before thera, till it came and 
stood over where the young child 
was. When they saw the star, they 
rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 
And when they were come into tlie 
house, they saw the young child 
with Mary his mother.and fell down 
and worshipped him: and when 
they had opened their treasures, 
they presented unto him gifts ; gold, 
and frankincense, and myrrh. Ana 
being warned of God in a dream 
that they should not return to He- 
rod, they departed into their own 
country another way. 

2ri)e i^irst Suntiao after tlje 

The Collect. 

OLORD, we beseech thee mercl* 
fully to receive the praye-rs of 
thy people who caU upon thee; 
and grant that they may both per- 
ceive and know what things they 
ought to do, and also miiy liave 
grace and power faithfully to fiilflJ 
the same; through Jesus Christ oui 
Lord. Amen 



TH^: SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 



The Epistle. Rom. xii. 1. 
f BESEECH you therefore, bre- 
*- thren, by the mercies of God, 
that ye present your bodies a liv- 
ing; sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto 
God, which is your reasonable ser- 
vice. And be not conformed to 
this world ; but be ye transformed 
by the renewing of your mind, 
that ye may prove what is that 
good, and acceptable, and perfect 
will of God. l^or I say, through 
the grace given unto me, to every 
man that is among you, not to 
think of himself more highly than 
he ought to think; but tolhink so- 
berly, according as God hath dealt 
to every man the measure of faith. 
For as we have many members 
in one body, and all members have 
not the same office ; so we, being 
many, are one body in Christ, and 
every one members one of an- 
other. 

The Gospel. St. Luke ii. 41. 

NOW" his parents went to Jeru- 
salem every year at the feast 
of the Passover. And when he was 
twelve years old, they went up to 
Jerusalem, after the custom of the 
feast. And when they had fulfilled 
the days, as they returned, the 
child Jesus tarried behind in Jeru- 
salem ; and Joseph and his mother 
knew not of it. But they, suppos- 
ing him to have been in the com- 
pany, went a day's journey, and 
they sought him among their kins- 
folk and acquaintance. And when 
they found him not, they turned 
back again to Jerusalem, seeking 
him. And it came to pass, that 
after three days they found him in 
the temple, sitting m the midst of 
the doctors, both hearing them, and 
asking them questions. And all 
that heard him were astonished at 
his understanding and answers. 
And when they saw him, they were 
amazed ; and his mother said unto 
him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt 
with us ] behold, thy father and I 
have sought thee sorrowing. And 
he said unto them, How is it that 
ye sought me '? wist ye not that I 
must be about my Father's busi- 
ness 1 And they understood not 
the saying which he spake unto 
them. And he went down with 



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them, and came to Nazareth, and 
was subject unto them; but his 
mother kept all these sayuigs in 
her heart. And Jesus increased in 
wisdom and stature, and in favour 
with God and man. 

S^oe .Sccott'a SunUa^ after t|)e 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who dost govern all 
things in heaven and earth; Mer- 
cifully hear tlie supplications of 
thy people, and grant us thy peace 
all the days of our life ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,. 
The Epistle. Rom. xii. 8. 

HAVING then gifts, differing ao^ 
cording to the grace that is 
given to us, whether prophecy, let 
us prophesy according to the pro- 
portion of faith ; or ministry, let 
us wait on our ministering; or he 
that teacheth, on teaching; or he 
that exhorteth, on exhortation : he 
that giveth, let him do it with sim- 
plicity; he that ruleth, with dili- 
gence ; he that showeth mercy, 
with cheerfulness. Let love be 
without dissimulation. Abhor that 
which is evil ; cleave to that which 
is good. Be kindly atfectioned one 
to another with brotherly love; in 
honour preferring one another ; not 
slothful in business ; fervent in spi- 
rit; serving the Lord; rejoicing in 
hope ; patient in tribulation ; con- 
tinuing instant in prayer; distri- 
buting to the necessity of saints ; 
given to hospitality. Bless them 
which persecute you ; biers, and 
curse not. Rejoice with them that 
do rejoice, and weep with them 
that weep. Be of the same mind 
one towards another. Mind not 
high things, but condescend to men 
of low estate. 

The Gospel, St. John ii. 1. 

AND the third day there was a 
marriage in Cana of Galilcfl; 
and the mother of Jesus was therei 
And both Jesus was called, and his 
disciples, to the marriage. And 
when they wanted wine, the mo- 
ther of Jesus saith unto him. They 
have no wine. Jesus sa'th unto 
her, Woman, what have I to do 



TIIE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 



with thee 1 mine hour is not yet 
come. His mother saith unto the 
servants, Whatsoever he saith unto 
you, do it. And there were set 
there six water-pots of stone, after 
the manner of the purifying of the 
Jews, containing two or three fir- 
kins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, 
Fili the water-pots with water. 
And they filled them up to thg 
brim. And he saith unto them, 
Draw out now, and bear unto tl:e 
governor of the feast. And they 
bare it. When the ruler of tlie 
feast had tasted the water that was 
made wine, and knew not whence 
it was, (but the sei-vants which 
drew the water knew,) the go- 
vernor of the feast called the bride- 
groom, and saith unto him, Every 
man at the beginning doth set forth 
good wine, and when men have 
well dmnk, then that which is 
worse ; but thou hast kept the good 
wine until now. This beginning 
of miracles did Jesus in Cana of 
Galilee, and manifested forth his 
glory, and his disciples beUeved on 
him. 

The Collect. 

ALIVTIGHTY and everlasting 
God, mercifully look upon our 
infirmities, and in all our dangers 
and necessities stretch forth thy 
right hand to help and defend us ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. B,om. xii. 16. 

BE not wise in your own con- 
ceits. Recompense to no man 
evil for evil. Provide things honest 
in the sight of ail men. If it be pos- 
, sible, as 'much as lieth in you, live 
peaceably with all men.* Dearly 
beloved, avenge not yourselves, but 
rather give place unto wrath ; for 
it is written, Vengeance is mine; 
i will repay, saith the Lord. There- 
fore, if thine enemy hunger, feed 
him; if he thirst, give him drink: 
for in so doing thou shalt heap 
coals of fire on his head. Be not- 
overcome of evil, but overcome 
evil with good. 



The Gospel. St. Matt. viii. !. 

WHEN he was come down frors 
.the mountain, great multi- 
tudes followed him. And behold, 
there came a leper and worshippea 
him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt,'thou 
canst make me clean. And Jesus 
put forth his hand, and touched 
him, saying, I will; be thou clepji. 
And immediately his leprosy was 
cleansed. And Jesus saith unto 
him, See thou tell no man;but go 
thy way, show thyself to the pries^ 
and offer the gift that Moses con> 
manded,for a testimony unto them. 
And when Jesus was entered into 
Capernaum, there came unto him 
a centurion, beseeching him, and 
saying, Lord, my servant lieth at 
home sick of the palsy, grievously 
tormented. And Jesus saith unto 
him, I will come and heal him. 
The centurion answered and said, 
Lord, I am not worthy that thou 
shouldcst comeunder my roof ; but 
speak the word only, a."nd my ser- 
vant shall be healed. For I am a 
man tinder authority, having sol- 
diers under me: and I say unto 
this man. Go, and he goetn; and 
to another. Come, and he cometh ; 
and to my servant, Do this, ajid he 
doeth it. When Jesus heard it, he 
marA^elled, and said to them that 
followed, Verily I say unto you, I 
have not found so great faith, no, 
not in Israel. And I say unto you, 
that many shall come from the east 
and west, and shall sit down with 
Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in 
the Kingdom of heaven. But the 
children of the kingdom shall be 
cast out into outer darkness : there 
shall be weeping and gnashing of 
teeth. ^ And Jesus said unto the 
centurion, Go thy way, and as thois 
hast believed, so be it done nnto 
thee. And his servant was heaieci 
in the self-same hour. 



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^\)Z JFcurtt) ^SunTjao after tlje 

The Collect. 

OGOD^ who knowest ns to be 
set m the midst of so many 
and great dangers, that by reasoii 
of the frailty of our native 



THE FFFTH SUNFIY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 



[»liiiot always stand uprig:ht; Grant 
to us such strength and protection, 
as may support us in all dangers, 
and carry us through all tempta- 
tions; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. Rom. xiii. 1. 

LET every soul be subject unto 
the higlier powers ; for there is 
no pov/er but of God: the powers 
that be are ordained of God. 
Whosoever therefore resisteth the 
po"^er, resisteth the ordinance of 
God ; and they that resist shall 
receive to themselves damnation. 
For rulers are not a terror to good 
works, but to the evil. Wilt thou 
then not be afraid of the power] 
do that which is good, and thou 
shalt have praise of the same ; for 
he is the minister of God to thee 
for good. But if thou do that 
which is evil, be afraid; for he 
beareth not the sword in vain : for 
he is the minister of God, a re- 
venger to execute wrath upon him 
that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must 
needs be subject, not only for 
wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 
For for this cause pay ye tribute 
also ; for they are God's ministers, 
attending continually upon this 
ver>'' thing. Render therefore to 
ail their dues; tribute to v/hom 
tribute is due, custom to whom 
custom, fear to whom fear, honour 
to whom honour. 

The Gospel. St. Matt, viii, 23. 

AND when he was entered into 
a ship, his disciples followed 
him. And behold, there arose a 
great tempest in the sea, insomuch 
that tlie shif, was covered with the 
waves ; but he was asleep. And 
Ills disciples came to him, and 
awoke him, saying. Lord, save us, 
we perish. And he saith unto 
them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of 
little faith] Then he arose, and 
rebuked the winds and the sea, 
and there was a great calm. But 
the men marvelled, saying, What 
manner of man is this, that even 
the winds and the sea obey him ! 
And when he was come to the 
other side, into the country of the 
Gergesenes, there met lum two 



possessed with devils, coming cnl 
of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so 
that no man might pass by thai 
way. And behold, they cried out, 
saying. What have we to do mXh 
thee, Jesus, thou Son of God \ art 
thou come hither to torment us 
before the time ] And th.^'-e v*as a 
good way ofif from them an rierd 
of many swine, feeding. So the 
devils besought him, saying. If thou 
cast us out, suffer us to go away 
into the herd of swine. And he 
said unto them, Go. And wlien 
they were come out, they went 
into the herd of swin«: and be- 
hold, the whole herd of swine ran 
violently down a steep place into 
the sea, and perished in the waters. 
And they that kept them fled, and 
went their ways into the city, and 
told every thing, and what was 
befallen to the possessed of the 
devils. And behold, the whole city 
came out to meet Jesus : and when 
they saw him, they besought him 
that he would depart out of their 
coasts. 



STDe jFifti) Sun"Da» after t1)e 

The Colled. 

OLORD, we beseech thee to 
keep thy Church and house- 
hold continually in thy true reli- 
gion; that they who do lean only 
upon the hope of thy heavenly 
srace may evermore be defended 
b}^ thy mighty power ; through Je- 
sus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
The Epistle. Col. iii. 12. 

PUT on therefore, as the elect 
of God, holy and beloved, 
bowels of mercies, kindness, hum- 
bleness of mind, meekness, lonz- 
sufiering ; forbearing one another, 
and forgiving one another, if any 
man have a quarrel against any ; 
even as Christ forgave you, so also 
do ye. And above ail these things 
put on charity, which is the bond 
of perfectness. And let the peace 
of God rule in your hearts, to the 
which also ye are called in one 
body ; and be ye thankful. Let the 
word of Christ dwell in you richly 
in all v/isdom ; teacliing and admo- 



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THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY. 



nishing one another in psalms, and 
hymns, and spiritual son^s ; sing- 
ing with grace in your hearts to 
the Lord. And whatsoever ye do. 



knoweth us not, because it knew 
him not. Beloved, now are we the 
sons of God, and it doth not yet 
appear what we shall be : but we 



tnword or deed, do all in the Name I know, that,when He shall appear 



of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks 
to God and the Father, by him. 
The Gospel. St. Matt. xiii. 24. 

THE Kingdom of heaven is lik- 
ened unto a man which sowed 
good seed in his field. But while 
men slept, his enemy came and 
sowed tares among the wheat, and 
went his way. But when the blade 
was sprung up, and brought forth 
fruit, then appeared the tares also. 
So the servants of the householder 
came and said unto him. Sir, didst 
not thou sow good seed in thy 
field] from whence then hath it 
tares'? He said unto them. An 
enemy hath done this. The ser- 
vants said unto him, Wilt thou 
then that we go and gather them 
up 1 But he said, Nay ; lest while 
ye gather up the tares, ye root up 
also the wheat with them. Let 
bi^th grow together until the har- 
vest ; and in the time of harvest I 
will say to the reapers. Gather ye 
together first the tares, and bind 
them in bundles to bum them : but 
gather the wheat into my barn. 



S^lje ^f):t]b Sunxias after t|)e 

The Collect. 

OGOD, whose blessed Son was 
manifested that he might de- 
stroy the works of the devil, and 
make us the sons of God, and heirs 
of eternal life; Grant us, we be- 
seech thee, that, having this hope, 
we may purify ourselves, even as 
he is pure ; that,when he shall ap- 
pear again with power and great 
glory, we may be made like unto 
him in his eternal and glorious 
kingdom ; where, with thee, O Fa- 
ther, and thee, O Holy Ghost, he 
liveth and reigneth, ever one God, 
world without end. Amen. 
The Epistle. 1 St. John, iii. 1. 

BEHOLD, what manner of love 
the Father hath bestowed upon 
Qs, that we should be c^Jled the 
dons of God: therefore the world 



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we shall be like him ; for we shall 
see him as he is. And every man 
that hath this hope in him puri- 
fieth himself, even as he is pure. 
Whosoever committeth sin trans- 
gresseth also the Law: for sin is the 
transgression of the Law. And ye 
know that He was manifested to 
take away our sins ; and in him is 
no sin. Whosoever abideth in him, 
sinneth not: whosoever sinneth 
hath not seen him, neither known 
him. Little children, let no man 
deceive you : he that doeth right- 
eousness is righteous, even as he 
is righteous. He that committeth 
sin is of the devil; for the devil 
sinneth from the beginning. For 
this purpose the Son of God was 
manifested, that he might destroy 
the works of the devil. 

The Gospel, St. Matt. xxiv. 23. 

THEN if any man shall say 
unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or 
there; believe it not. For there 
shall arise false Christs, and false 
prophets, and shall show great 
signs and wonders ; insomuch that 
(if it were possible) they shall de- 
ceive the very elect. Behold, I have 
told you before. Wherefore, if 
they shall say unto you, Behold, 
he is in the desert; go not forth: 
Behold, he is in the secret cham- 
bers; believe it not. For as the 
lightning cometh out of the east, 
and shineth even unto the west; 
so shall also the coming of the 
Son of Man be. For wheresoever 
the carcase is, there will the eagies 
be gathered together. Immediately 
after the tribulation of those days 
shall the sun be darkened, and the 
moon shall not give her light, and 
the stars shall fall from lieaven, 
and the powers of the heavens 
shall be shaken. And then shall 
appear the sign of the Son of Man 
in heaven ; and then shall all the 
tribes of the earth mourn, and they 
shall see the Son of Man coming in 
the clouds of heaven, with power 
and great glory. And he shaU 



SEXAGESIMA SUNDAY. 



f-er\d his angels with a great sound 
of a trumpet, and they shall gather 
to;j:ether his elect from the four 
winds, from one end of heaven to 
the other. 



Zl)c ^untfiir) called ^'cptimoe- 

before iTcnt. 

The Colled. 

OLORD, we beseech thee fa- 
vourably to hear the prayers 
of thy people ; that we, who are 
justly punished for our otTences, 
may be mercifully delivered by thy 
goodness, for the e:lory of thylSame; 
through Jesus Christ our Saviour, 
who livetli and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, 
world without end. Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 Cor. ix. 24. 

KNOW ye not, that they which 
mn in a race run all, but one 
receiv&th the prized So run, that 
ye may obtain. And every man 
that striveth for the mastery, is 
temperate in all things. Now they 
do it to obtain a corruptible crown, 
but we an incorruptible. I there- 
fore so run, not as uncertainly ; so 
fight I, not as one that beateth the 
air: But I keep under my body, 
and bring it into subjection ; lest 
that by any means, v^^hen I have 
preached to others, I myself should 
be a cast-away. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. xx. 1. 

THE Kingdom of heaven is like 
unto a man that is an house- 
holder, which went out early in the 
morning to hire labourers into his 
vineyard. And when he had agreed 
with the labourers for a penny a 
day, he sent them into his vineyard. 
Aiid he went out about the third 
hour, and saw others standing idle 
in the market-place, and said unto 
them. Go ye also into the vineyard, 
and whatsoever is right I will give 
yon. And they went their way. 
Again he went out about the sixth 
and ninth hour, and did likewise. 
And about the eleventh hour he 
went out, and found others stand- 
ing idle, and saith unto them, 
Wny stand ye here all the day 
fdlel They saj unto Iiim 'because 



do 



no man h?»th hired us. Ho seith 
unto them, Go ye also into fhr- 
vineyard, and whatsoever is right, 
that shall ye receive. So when 
even was come, the lord of the vine- 
yard saith unto his steward, Call 
the labourers, and give th-em their 
hire, beginning from the last unto 
the first. And when they came 
that were hired about the eleventh 
hour, they received every man a 
penny. But when the first came, 
they supposed that they shoula 
have received iBore ; and they like- 
wise received every man a penny. 
And when they had received it, they 
murmured against the good-man 
of the house, saying. These last 
have wrought but one hour, and 
thou hast made them equal unto 
us, which have borne the burden 
and heat of the day. But he an- 
swered one of them, and said, 
Friend, I do thee no wrong ; didst 
not thou agree with me for a pen- 
ny ] Take that thine is, and go thy 
way; I will give unto this last 
eve^n as unto thee. Is it not lawful 
for me to do what I will with mine 
own'? Is thine eye evil, because I am 
good 7 So the last shall be first, and 
the first last: for many be called, 
but few chosen. 

0r t!;c seconlJ cS^untiap before 
iT litt. 

The Collect. 

OLOP^-D God, who seest that we 
put not our trust in a.ny thing 
that we do; Mercifully grant that 
by thy power we may be defended 
against ail adversity; through Je- 
sus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. 2 Cor. xi. 19. 

YE suffer fools gladly, seeing ye 
_ yourselves are wise. For ye 
sutler if a man bring you into 
bondage, if a man devour" you, if a 
man take of you, if a man exalt 
himself, if a man smite you on the 
face. I speak as concerning re- 
proach, as though we had been 
weak. Howbeit, whereinsoever any 
is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am 
bold also. Are they Hebrews 1 so 
am I. Are they Israelites? so am 
I. Are they the seed of Abraham 



QUTNQUAGESIMA SUNDAY. 



so am I» Are they ministers of 
Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am 
more; in labours more abundant, 
in stripes above measure, in prisons 
more freq^iient, in deaths oft. Of 
the Jews tive times received I forty 
stripes save one ; thrice was T beat- : 
en with rods, once w^as I stoned, 
thrice I snftered shipwreck, a nii^ht 
and a day I have been in the deep, 
in journeyin2:s often, in perils of 
vi'aters, in perils of robbers, in | 
perils by mine own countrymen, 
in perils b}^ the heathen, in perils 
in the city, in perils in the wilder- 
ness, in perils in the sea, in perils 
amonj? false brethren; in weari- 
ness and painfulness, in watch- 
ings often, in hunger and thirst, 
in fastiniTS often, in cold and na- 
kedness. Besides those things that 
are without, that w^hich cometh 
upon me daily, the care of all the 
churches. Who is weak, and I am 
not weak ? who is offended, and I 
bum not 1 If I must needs glory, 
I will glory of the things w^hich 
concern mine infirmities. The God 
and Father of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, which is blessed for ever- 
more, knoweth that I lie not. 

The Goi-pel. St. Luke viii. 4. 
7'HEN much people were ga- 
thered together, and were 
come to him out of every city, he 
spake by a parable. A sower went 
out to sow his seed: and as he 
sowed, some fell by the way-side; 
and it was trodden down, and the 
fow's of the air devoured it. And 
some fell upon a rock; and as soon 
as it v/as sprun^r up, it w'thered 
away, because it lacked moisture. 
And some fell among tJiorns; and 
the thorns sprang up with it, and 
choked it, And other fell on good 
srround, and sprang up, and bare 
fruit an hundred-fold. And when 
he had said these things, he cried. 
He that hath ears to hear, let him 
hear. And his disciples asked him, \ 
raying. What might this parable i 
be 1 And he said. Unto you it is ' 
given to know the mysteries of ; 
the kinsrdom of God: biit to otiiers 1 
in parables; that* seeing they i 
oiisfht not see, and hearing they 
might not understand. Now the 



parable is this : the seed ths 
Ward of God. Those by the way* 
side are they that hear ; then 
cometh the devil, and taketh awav 
the word out of their hearts, Ickt 
they should believe and be saved. 
They on the rock are they,which, 
when tliey hear, receive the word 
with joy ; and these have no root, 
whicli for a while believe, and in 
time of temptation fall away. And 
that which fell among thorns are 
they, which, when they have heard, 
go forth, and are choked with cares 
a,nd riches and pleasures of this 
life, and bring no fruit to perfec- 
tion. But that on the good ground 
are they, which in an honest and 
good heart, having heard the word, 
keep it, and bring forth fruit with 
patience. 



cS-unlrap called ©.uinquafge- 
sima, or tlje ncU ^^uu^ap 

The Collect 

OLORD, who hast taught us 
that all our doinsrs without 
charity are nothing worth ; Send 
thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our 
hearts that most excellent gift of 
charity, the very bond of peace 
and of all virtues, without whirii 
whosoever iiveth is counted dead 
before thee. Grant this for thine 
only Son Jesus Christ's sake. Amen, 
The Epistle. 1 Cor. xiii. 1. 

THOUGH I speak with the 
tongues of men and of angels, 
and have not charity, I am become 
as sounding brass, or a tinkling 
cym.bal. And though I have the 
gift, of prophecy, and understand 
all mysteries, and all knowledge; 
and though I have all faith, so that 
I could remove mountains, and 
have not charity, I am noth-in;i:. 
And thouLTh I bestow all mxy goodn 
to feed the poor, and though 1 
give my body to, be burned, and 
have not charity, it profiteth me 
nothing. Charity sufferelh lon^?, 
and is kind; charity envieth not; 
charity vaunteth not itself, is not 
puffed up, doth not behave itself 
unseemly ; seeketh not her own, 
is not easily provoked, thinkeih 



ASH-WE] 

no evil; rejoiccth not in iniquity, 
but rejoiceth in the truth ; beareth 
ell tilings, believeth all things, 
hopeth all things, endureth all 
things. Charity never faileth ; but 
whether there be prophecies, they 
shall fail ; whether there be tongues, 
they shall cease ; whether there be 
knowledge, it shall vanish away. 
For we know in part, and we pro- 
phesy in part; but when that 
which is perfect is come, then that 
which is in part shall be done 
away. When I was a child, I 
spake as a child, I understood as a 
child, I thought as a child; but 
when I became a man, I put away 
childish things. For now we see 
through a glass, darkly ; but then 
face to face : now I know in part ; 
but then shall I know even as also 
I am known. And now abide th 
faith, hope, charity, these three; 
but the greatest of these is charity. 

The Gospel. St. Luke xviii. 31. 

THEN Jesus took unto him the 
twelve, and said unto them, 
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, 
and all things that are written by 
the prophets concerning the Son 
of Man shall be accomplished. For 
he shall be delivered unto the Gen- 
tiles, and shall be mocked, and 
spitefully entreated, and spitted 
on: and they shall scourge him, 
and put him to death; and the 
third day he shall rise again. And 
they understood none of these 
things ; and this saying was hid 
from them, neither knew they the 
things which were spoken. And 
it came to pass, that as he was 
come nigh unto Jericho, a certain 
blind man sat by the way-side 
begging; and hearing the multi- 
tude pass by, he asked what it 
meant. And they told him, that 
Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And 
he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son 
of David, have mercy on me. And 
they which went before rebuked 
him, that he should hold his peace ; 
\mt he cried so much the more, 
Thou Son of David, have mercy on 
me. And Jesus stood, and com- 
manded him to be brought unto 
him ; and when he was come near, 
he asked him, saying What wilt 



NESDA"! 

thou that I should do unto thee*! 
And he said. Lord, that I may re- 
ceive my sight. And Jesus said 
unto him. Receive thy sight: thy 
faith hath saved thee. And imme- 
diately he received his sight, and 
followed him, glorifying God ; and 
all the people, when they saw it, 
gave praise unto God. 



^!)c ftrst tjap of ifcnt, commonly 

The Collect 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who hatest nothing that 
thou hast made, and dost forgive 
the sins of all those who are peni- 
tent; Create and make in us new 
and contrite hearts, that we, wor- 
thily lamenting our sins, and ac- 
knowledging our wretchedness, 
may obtain of thee, the God of all 
mercy, perfect remission and for- 
giveness ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

^ This Collect is to he read every day 
in Lent, after the Collect appointed 
for the day. 

^ At Morning Prayer, the Litany be- 
ing ended, shall he said the follow- 
ing Prayers, immediately before the 
General Thanksgiving. 

OLORD, we beseech thee, mer- 
cifully hear our prayers, and 
spare all those who confess their 
sins unto thee; that they, whose 
consciences by sin are accused, by 
thy merciful pardon may be ab- 
solved ; through Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

OMOST mighty God, and mer- 
ciful Father, who hast compas- 
sion upon all men, and hatest no- 
thing that thou hast made; who 
wouldest not the death of a sinner, 
but rather that he should turn from 
his sin, and be saved; Mercifuily 
forgive us our tresjiasses; receive 
and comfort us, wh^j are grieved 
and wearied v/ith the burden of 
our sins. Thy property is always 
to have mercy ; to thee only it 
appertaineth to forgive sins. Spare 
us theiefore, good Lord, spare thy 
people, whom thou hast redeemed, 
enter not into judgment with thy 



THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT. 



ft^rvants, who are vile earth, and 
iLiiHierable sinners ; but so turn thine 
snger from us, whc meekly ac- 
knowledge our vileness, and truly 
repent us of our faults, and so 
make haste to help us in this world, 
that we may ever live with thee in 
tlie world to come; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen* 

TI Then shall the people say this that 
followeth, after the Minister. 

TURN thou us, good Lord, and 
so shall we be turned. Be 
favourable, Lord, Be favourable 
to thy people, Who turn to thee 
i7i weeping, fasting, and praying. 
For thou art a merciful Gk)d, Full 
of compassion, Long-suffering, and 
of great pity. Thou sparest when 
we deserve punishment. And in thy 
wrath thinkest upon mercy, Spare 
thy people, good Lord, spare them, 
^dlet not thine heritage be brought 
to confusion. Hear us, Lord, for 
thy mercy is great, And after the 
multitude of thy m.ercies look upon 
\is; Through the merits and media- 
tion of thy blessed Son, Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Joel ii. 12. 

TURN ye even to me, saith the 
Lord, with all your heart, and 
with fasting, and with weeping, 
and with mourning. And rend 
your heart, and not your garments, 
and turn unto the Lord your God; 
for he is gracious and merciful, 
slow to anger, and of great kind- 
ness, and repenteth him of the 
evil. Who knoweth if he will re- 
turn and repent, and leave a bless- 
ing behind him; even a meat-offer- 
ing and a drink-offering unto the 
Lord your God? Blow the trum- 
pet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a 
solemn assembly; gather the peo- 
ple, sanctify the congregation, as- 
semble the elders, gather the chil- 
dren, and those that suck the 
oreasts ; let the bridegroom go 
forth of his chamber, and the bride 
out of her closet. Let the priests, 
the ministers of the Lord, weep 
between the porch and the altar, 
and let them say. Spare thy people, 
LottD,and give not thine heritage 



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to reproach, that the heath^ai ehonW 
rule over them : wherefore should 
they say among the people, Where 
is their Godl 

The Gospel, St. Matt. vi. 16. 

WHEN ye fast, be not as the 
hypocrites, of a sad counte- 
nance ; for they disfigure their 
faces, that they may appear unto 
men to fast. Verily I say unto 
you, they have their reward. But 
thou, when thou fastest, anoint 
thine head, and wash thy face; that 
thou appear not unto men to fa^t, 
but unto thy Father which is iii 
secret : and thy Father ,which seeth 
in secret, shall reward thee openly. 
Lay not up for yourselves treasures 
upon earth, where moth and rust 
doth corrupt, and where thieveg 
break through and steal : but lay 
up for yourselves treasures in hea- 
ven, where nei trier moth nor rust 
doth cornipt, and where thieves do 
not break through nor steal; for 
where your treasure is, there will 
your heart be also. 



JFirst .Suntrag fix Sent 
The Collect, 

OLORD, who for our sake didst 
fast forty days and forty nights ; 
Give us grace to use such absti- 
nence, that, our flesh being sub- 
dued to the Spirit, we may ever 
obey thy godly motions in right- 
eousness, and true holiness, to thy 
honour and glory, who livest and 
reignest with the Father and the 
Holy Ghost, one God, world with- 
out end. Amen, 

The Epistle, 2 Cor. vi. 1. 

WE then, as workers togethei 
with him, beseech you also, 
that ye receive not the grace of 
God in vain. (For he saith, I have 
heard thee in a time accepted, and 
in the day of salvation have I suc- 
coured thee : behold, now is the 
accepted time ; behold, now is the 
day of salvation.) Giving no offence 
in any thing, that the ministry be 
not blamed; but in all things ap- 
proving ourselves as the niinistcra 
of God, in much patience^ in aiflic- 



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tions, m necessities, in distresses, 
ill >Tripes0>in imprisonments, in tu- 
mults, in labours, in watchiniis, in 
fastings ; by pureness, by know- 
ledge, by long-suffering, bv kind- 
ness, by the Hoh' Ghost, by love 
unfeigned, hy the'word of truth, by 
the power of God, by the armour 
of righteousness on the right hand 
and on the left, by honour and dis- 
honour, by evil report and good 
report ; as deceivers, and yet true ; 
as unknown, and yet well iaio\Mi ; 
Bs dying, and behold, we live; as 
chastened, and not killed; as sor- 
rowful, yet alway rejoicing ; as 

Eoor, yet making many rich; as 
avine: notliing, and yet possessing 
ail things. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. iv. 1. 

THEN was Jesus led up of the 
Spirit into the wilderness, to 
be tempted of the devil. And wlien 
he had fasted forty days and forty 
nights, he was afterward an hun- 
gered. And when the tempter came 
to him, he said. If thou be the Son ' 
of God, command that these stones 
be made bread. But he answered 
and said, It is written, Man shall 
not live by bread alone, but by 
every word that proceedcth out of 
the mouth of God. Then the devil 
taketh him up into the holy city, 
and setteth him on a pinnacle of 
the temple, and saith unto him. If 
thou be the Son of God, cast thy- 
self down; for it is written, He 
shall give his angels charize con- 
cerning thee; and in their hands 
they shall bear thee up. lest at any 
time thou dash thy foot against a 
stone. Jesus said unto him, It is 
written again. Thou shalt not tempt 
the Lord thy God. Again, the devil 
taketh him up into an exceeding 
high mountain, and showeth him 
all the Idngdoms of the world, and 
the glory of them ; and saith unto 
him, All these things will I give 
thee, if thou wilt fall down and 
worship me. Then saith Jesus 
unto him, Get thee hence, Satan ! 
for it is written, Thou shalt worship 
the Lord thy God, and him only 
Ehalt thou serve. Then the devil 
kjavctli him, and behold, angels 
came and ministered unto him. 

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The Collect 
A LMIGHTYGod, who se^si 
that we have no power of our- 
selves to iielp ourselves; Keep us 
both outwardly in our bodies, and 
inwardly in our souls ; that we 
may be defended from all adversi- 
ties which may happen to the body, 
and from all" evif thoughts which 
may assault and hurt the soul' 
through Jesus Clirist our Lord. 
A?7ie?i. 

The Epidle, 1 Thess. iv. 1. 

WE beseech you, brethren, and 
exhort you by the Lord Jesus, 
that as ye have received of us how 
ye ought to walk, and to please 
God, so ye would abound more 
and more. For ye know what com- 
mandments we gave you by the 
Lord Jesus. For this is the will 
of God, even your sanctification, 
that ye should abstain from forni- 
cation ; that every one of you 
should know how to possess his 
vessel in sanctification and honour; 
not in the lust of concupiscence, 
even as the Gentiles which know 
net God : that no man £:o beyond 
and defraud his brother in any 
matter ; because that the Lord is 
the avenger of all such, as we also 
have forewarned you and testified. 
For God hath not called us unto 
uncleanness, but unto holiness. He 
therefore that despiseth, despiseth 
not man, but God, who hath also 
given unto us his Holy Spirit. 

The Gorvel, St. Matt. xv. 2L 

JESUS went thence, and depart- 
ed into the coasts of Tyre and 
Sidon. And behold, a woman of 
Canaan came out of the same 
coasts, and cried unto him, saying, 
Have mercy on m.e, Lord, th(5U 
Son of David ; my daughter i« 
grievously vexed with a devil. B ul 
he answered her not a word. And 
his disciples cam.e and besought 
him, s-aying, Send her away; for 
she crieth after us. But he an- 
swered and said, I am not sent but 
unto the lost sheep of the house of 
Israel. Then came she and wor- 
shipped him, sayfng, Lord, heljt 



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me ! But he answered and said, 
U IS not meet to take the children's 
bread, and to cast it to dogs. And 
she said, Truth, Lord ; yet the 
do.gs eat of the crumbs which fail 
from thei) masters' table. Then 
Tesus answered and said unto her, 
woman, great is thy faith : be it 
unto thee even as thou wilt. And 
her daughter was made whole from 
that very hour. 



The Collect. 

WE beseech thee, Almighty God, 
look upon the hearty desires 
of thy humble servants, and stretch 
forth the right hand of thy Majesty, 
to be our defence against all our 
enemies: through Jesus Chjrist our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. Eph. v, i. 

BE ye therefore followers of God. 
as dear children ; and walk in 
love, as Christ also hath loved us, 
and hath given himself for ns, an 
otfering and a sacrifice to God, for 
a sweet-smelling: savour. But for- 
nication, and all uncleanness, or 
co\-etousness, let it not be once 
named amongst you, as becomcth 
saints; neither tilthiness, nor fool- 
ish talking, nor jesting, which are 
not convenient but rather giving 
of thanks. For this ye know, that 
no whoremon2:er, nor unclean per- 
son, nor covetous man, who is an 
idolater, hath any inheritance in 
the kingdom of Christ, and of God. 
Let no man deceive you with vain 
words; for because of these thin2:s 
Cometh the wrath of God upon the 
children of disobe-dience. Be not 
ye therefore partakers with them. 
For ye were sometimes darkness, 
but )iow are ye li^ht in the Lord: 
waik as children of light; (for the 
friiit of the Spirit is in all goodness, 
and righteousness, andtruth;) prov- 
ing what is acceptable unto the 
Lord. And have no fellowship 
with the unfruitful works of dark- 
ness, but rather reprove them. For 
it is a shame even to speak of those 
f.hinirs which are done of them in 
secret. But all things th.nt are re- 
proved are made manifest by the 



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light ; for whatsoever doth make 
manifest is light. Wherefore 
saith. Awake, thou that sleepest, 
and arise irom the dead, and Clirist 
shall give thee light. 

The Gospel. St. Luke xi. 14. 

JESUS was casting out a devil, 
and it was dumb. And it came 
to pass, when the devil was gone 
out, tlie dumb spake ; and the peo- 
ple wondered. But some of them 
said. He casteth out devils through 
Beelzebub, the chief of the devils. 
And others, tempting him, sought 
of him a sign from heaven. But 
he, knowing their thoughts, said 
unto tl^em. Every kingdom divided 
aaainst itself is brought to desola- 
tion;' and a house divided agains* 
a house, falleth. If Satan also be 
divided against himself, how shall 
liis kin^rdom stand 1 because ye say- 
that I cast out devils through Beel- 
zebub. And if I by Beelzebub cast 
out devils, by wdiom do j^our sons 
cast tiiem out 1 therefore shall they 
be your judges. But if I with the 
finger of God cast out devils, no 
doubt the kingdom of God is come 
upon you. When a strong man 
armed keepeth his palace, his goods 
are in peace ; but when a stronger 
than he shall com.e upon him,and 
overcome h^m, he taketh from him 
all his armour wherein he trusted, 
and divideth his spoils. He that 
is not with me, is against me ; and he 
that gathereth not"w"ith me scatter- 
eth. When the unclean spirit is 
2-one out of a man, he w^alketh 
throu.:h dry places seeking rest; 
and finding none, he saith, I will 
return unto my houf^e whence T 
came out. And when he cometh, 
he findeth it swept and garnished. 
Then goeth he, and taketh to him 
seven other spirits more wicked 
than himself; and they enter in, and 
dwell there : and the last state of 
that man is worse than the first. 
And it came to pass, as he spai.e 
these things, a certain woman of 
the company lifted up her voice,and 
said unto him. Blessed is the womb 
that bare thee, and the paps w^jicli 
thou Imst sucked. But he sa^'d, 
Yea rather, ble:^sed are they that 
ear the Word of God, and keep it. 



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Clje iFourt!) Sunticis in 3Lent. 
The Collect. 

GRANT, we beseech thee, Al- 
mighty God, that we, who for 
our evil deeds do wortiiily deserve 
he punished, by the comfort of 
thy grace may mercifully he re- 
lieved; through our Lord and Sa- 
viour Jesus Christ. Amen. 

The Epistle. Gal. iv. 21. 
^■PELL me, ye that desire to be 
*- under the Law, do ye not hear 
the Law 1 For it is written, that 
Abraham had two sons, the one by 
a bond-maid, the other by a free- 
woman. But he who was of the 
bond-woman was bom after the 
flesh ; but he of the free-woman was 
by promise. Which things are an 
alleji^ory : for these are the two 
covenants; the one from the Mount 
Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, 
which is Agar. For this Agar is 
Mount Sinai in Arabia, and an- 
swereth to Jerusalem which now 
is, and is in bondage with her chil- 
dren. But Jerusalem which is 
above is free ; which is the mother 
of us all. For it is written, Rejoice, 
thou barren, that bearest not ; break 
forth and cry, thou that travailest 
not: for the desolate hath many 
more children than she whiph hath 
an husband. Now we, brethren, as 
Isaac was, are the children of pro- 
mise. But as then he that was 
bom after the flesh persecuted him 
that was born after the Spirit, even 
so it is now. Nevertheless, what 
Baith the Scripture 1 Cast out the 
bond-woman and her son ; for the 
Bon of the bond-woman shall not 
be heir with the son of the free- 
woman. So then, brethren, we are 
not children of the bond- woman, 
but of the free. 

The Gospel. St. John vi. 1. 
T ESUS went over the Sea of Gali- 
lee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 
And a great multitude followed 
him, because they saw his miracles 
which he did on them that were 
diseased. And Jesus went up into 
a mountain, and there he sat with 
his disciples. And the Passover, a 
feasi of the Jews, was nigh. When 
Joyus thenlift*^ -^phi* '"-^e^ and i 



saw a great company come unto 
him, he saith unto Phihp, Whencf 
shall we buy bread,that these may 
eat 1 (And this he said to prove 
him ; for he himsehf knew what he 
would do.) Philip answered him, 
Two hundred pennyworth of bread 
is not sufficient for them, that every 
one of them may take a little. One 
of his disciples, Andrew, Simon 
Peters brother saith unto him. 
There is a lad here,which hath five 
barley loaves, and two small fishes ; 
but what are they anions so many? 
And Jesus said, Make the men sit 
down. Now there was much gra^sa 
in the place. So the men sat down, 
m number about five thousand. 
And Jesus took the loaves; and 
when he had ffiven thanks, he dis- 
tributed to tl:e disciples, and the dis- 
ciples to them that were set downi 
and likewise of the fishes as much 
as they would. When they wese 
filled, he said unto his disciples, 
Gather up the fragments that re- 
main, that nothing be lost. There- 
fore they gathered them tocrether, 
and filled twelve baslzets with tlie 
fracrments of the five barley lpa\-es, 
which remained over and above 
unto them that had eaten. Then 
those men, when they had seen the 
miracle that Jesus did. said. This is 
of a tmth that Prophet that should 
come into the world. 



jfim ^mU^ fit 2Leut 
The Collect. 

WE beseech thee, Almighty God, 
mercifully to look upon thy 
people ; that by thy great goodness 
they may be governed and pre- 
sen-ed everaiore, both in body and 
soul; through Jesus Chirist our Lord. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. Heb. ix. 1 1 . 

CHRIST being come an High 
priest of good things to come, 
by a greater and more perfect ta- 
bernacle, not made with hands; 
that is to say, not of this building ; 
neither by the blood of goats and 
calves, but by his own blood ha 
entered in ionce intothe Holy Place, 
having obtained eternal redemption 
for us. For if the blood of bulli! 



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RXjd of goats, and the ashes of an 
heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanc- 
titieth to the purifying of the flesh ; 
how much more shall the blood of 
Chiist, who, through the eternal 
Spirit, offered himself without spot 
to God, purge your conscience from 
dead works to serve the living God? 
And for this "ause he is the Media- 
tor of the new testament, that by 
means of death, for the redemption 
of the transgressions that were un- 
der the first testament, they which 
are called might receive the promise 
of eternal inheritance. 

The GospeL St. John viii. 46. 

JESUS said. Which of you con- 
vinceth me of sin 1 And if I say 
the truth, why do ye not believe 
me 1 He that is of God heareth 
God's words : ye therefore hear 
them not, because ye are not of 
God. Then answered the Jews, 
and said unto him, Say we not 
well, that thou art a Samaritan, 
and hast a devil 1 Jesus answered, 
I have not a devil; but I honour 
my Father, and ye do dishonour 
me. And I seek not mine own 
glory: there is One that seeketh 
and judgeth'. Verily, verily, I say 
unto you, If a man keep my sa5'- 
ing, he shall never see death. Then 
said the Jews unto him, Now we 
know that thou hast a devil. Abra- 
ham is dead, and the prophets; 
and thou sayest. If a man keep my 
saying, he shall never taste of 
death. Art thou greater than our 
father Abraham, which is dead] and 
the prophets are dead • whom 
makest thou thyself? Jesus an- 
swered, If I honour myself, my 
honour is nothing: it is my Fa- 
ther that honoureth me; of whom 
ye say, that he is your God. Yet ye 
nave not known him ; but I know 
him : and if I should say, I know 
him not, I shall be a liar like unto 
vou ; but I know him, and keep 
his sai/ing. Your father Abraham 
rejoiced to see my da\^; and he saw 
it, and was glad. Then said the 
Jews unto him. Thou art not yet 
fiily years old, and hast thou seen 
Abraham? Jesus said unto them, 
Verily, verily, I say unto you, be- 
fore Abraham was, I AM. Then 



took they up stones to cast at him; 
but Jesus hid himself, and weilt 
out of the temple. 



Ef}z Suntiag nzvt before SSastex. 
The- Colled. 

AL M I G H T Y and everlasting 
God, who, of thy tender lov€ 
towards mankind, hast sent thy 
Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, t(j 
take upon him our flesh, and to 
suffer death upon the cross, that all 
mankind should follow the exam- 
ple of his great humility; Merci- 
fully grant,that v/e may both follow 
the example of his patience, and 
also be made partakers of his resur- 
rection; thj-ough the same Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. Phil. ii. 5. 

LET this mind be in you, which 
was also in Christ Jesus: who 
being in the form of God, thought 
it not robbery to be equal with 
God ; but made himself of no repu- 
tation, and took upon him the form 
of a servant, and was made in the 
likeness of men : and being found 
in fsishion as a man, he humbled 
himself, and became obedient unto 
death, even the death of the cross?. 
Wherefore God also hath highly 
exalted him, and given him a Name 
which is above every name; that 
at the Name of Jesus every knee 
should bow, of things in heaven, 
and things in earth, and things 
under the earth ; and that every 
tongue should confess that Jesus 
Christ is Lord, to the glory of God 
the* Father. 

Ths GospeL St. Matt, xxvii^ 1. 

WHEN the morning was come, 
all the chief priests and el- 
ders of the people took counsel 
against Jesus to put him to death. 
And when they had bound him, 
they led him away, and delivered 
him to Pontius Pilate the govenior. 
Then Judas, who had betrayed 
him. when he saw that he was 
condemned, repented himself, and 
brous^ht again the thirty pieces of 
silver to the chief priests and elders, 
saying, I have sinned, in that I 
have betrayed the iimoceut blood 



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And they said, What is that to us 1 
g-ee thou to that And he cast 
down the pieces of silver in the 
temple, and departed, and went 
and banged himself. And the 
chief priests took the silver pieces, 
and said. It is not l;*\vfui for to put 
them into the treasury, because it 



say unto him, Let him he crtif'ified! 

And the 2:overnor sai^!, Why, what 
evil hath he donel But they cried 
out the more, sayin^-, Let him b4 
cruLified! When Pilate saw that 
he could prevail nothing, but that 
rather a tumult was made, he took 
water, and wsished his hands be- 



is the price of blood. And they fore the multitude, saying, I am in- 



took counsel, and bought with 
4hem the potter's field, to bury 
strangers in. Wherefore that field 
was called, The field of blood, unto 
this day. ^Then was fulfilled that 
which was spoken by Jeremy the 
prophet, sayins:, And they took the 
thirty pieces of silver, the price of 
Him that was valued, whom the}^ of 
the children of Israel did value; and 
gave them for the potter's field, as 
the Lord appointed me. And Je- 
sus stood before the governor ; and 
the governor asked him, sayinsr-. 
Art thou the king of the Jews; 
And Jesus said unto him, Thou 
sayest. And when he was accused 
of the chief priests and elders, he 
answered nothing. Then saith Pi- 
late unto him, Hearest thou not 
how many things they witnes: 



nocent of the blood of this just per- 
son : sc'e ye to it. Then answered " 
all the people, and said, Kis blood 
be on us, and on our children! 
Then released he Barabbas unto 
them; and when he had scourged 
Je^us, he delivered him to be cruci- 
fied. Then the soldiers of the go- 
vernor took Jesus into the common 
hall, and gathered unto him the 
whiole band of soldiers. And they 
stripped him, and put on him a 
scarlet robe. And when they had 
platted a crown of thorns, they put 
it upon his head, and a reed in hig 
ris:ht hand; and they bowed the 
knee before him, and mocked him, 
saying< Hail, King of the Jews! 
And they spit upon him, and took 
ti:ie reed, and smote him on the head. 
And after that t>.ev had mocked 



against theel And he answered | him, they took t::c robe oiT from 



him to never a word; insomuch 
that the governor marvelled ereatly. 
Now at that feast the governor was 
wont to release unto the people a 
prisoner, whom they would. And 
they had then a notable prisoner, 
called Earabbas. Therefore when 
they were gathered together, Pilate 
said unto them, Whom will ye that 
I release unto you] Barabbas, or 
Tesus which is called Christ] For 
he knew that for envy they had de- 
livered him. When he was set 
down on the judgment-seat, his 
wife sent unto him, saying. Have 
tliou nothing to do with that just 
man ; for I" have suffered many 
things this day in a dream because 
of him. But "the chief priests and 
elders persuaded the multitude that 
they should ask Barabbas, and de- 
stroy Jesus. The goveriicr an- 
swered and said unto them. Whe- 
ther of the twain will ye that I 
release unto you ] They said, Ba- 
rabbas. Pilate saith unto them, 
#hat shall 1 do then with Jesus, 
which is called Christ 1 They ail 



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him, and' put his OAvn raiment on 
him, and led him away to crucify 
him. And as they came out, they 
found a man of Cyrene. Simon by 
name : him they compelled to bear 
his cross. And when they were 
come unto a place called Golgotha, 
that is to say, a place of a "skuU, 
they gave him vinesrar to drink 
mingled with gall: and when he 
had ' tasted theVeof, he would not 
drink. And they crucified him, 
and parted his varments, casting 
lots : that it might be fulfiUed, 
which was spoken by the prophet, 
They parteii my garments amoi^g 
them, and upon my vesture did th«-5 
cast lots. And sitting down thv.y 
watched him there ; and set up ovei 
his head his accusation written. 
THIS IS JESUS THE KIXG OP 
THE JEWS. Then were there 
two thieves crucified with him, one 
on the right hand, and another on 
the left. And they that passed by 
reviled him, wagirins: their head.6, 
and saving, Thou that destrovesi 
th temple, an J buildest it in three 



MONDAY BEFORE EASTER. 

days, save thyself. If thou be the | alone; and of the people there was 
Son of God, come down from the ! none with me: for 1 will tread 
cross. Likewise also the chief \ them in mine anger, and tram.ple 
priests mocking him, with the them in my fury; and their blood 
scribes and elders, said, He saved ■ shall be sprinkled upon my gar- 
others; himself he cannot save. If ments, and I will stain all my rai- 
he be the King of Israel, let him | ment. For the day of vengeance 



now come down from the cross, and 
we will believe him. Ke trusted in 
God; let him deliver hini now, if 
he will have him : for he said, I am 
the Son of God. The thieves also, 
which were crucified with him, cast 
the same in his teeth. Now from 
the sixth hour there was darlmess 
over all the land unto the ninth 
hour. And about the ninth hour, 
Jesus cried with a loud voice, say- 
ing, Eli ! Eli ! lama sahachtham ? 
that is to say, My God!mv God! why 
hast thou forsaken mel Some of 
tiiem that stood there, when they 
heard that, said. This man calletn 
for Elias. And straightway one of 
them ran, and took a sponge, and 
filled it with vinegar, and put it on 
& reed, and gave him to drink. The 
rest said Let be, let us see whether 
Ehas will come to save him. Jesus, 
when he had cried again with aloud 
voice, yielded up the'ghost. And be- 
hold, the vail of the temple was rent 
in twa.in from th-e top to thebottom ; 
q.nd the earth did quake, and the 
rocks rent; and the graves were 
opened : and many bodies of saints 
Vv^hich slept arose, and came out of 
the graves after his resurrection, and 
went into the holy city, and appear- 
ed unto many. Now wlien tlie cen- 
turion, and they that were witlihim, 
watching Jesus, 6a.w tlie earth- 
quake, and those things that were 
done, they feared greatly, saying, 
Truly this was the Son ^ Goa. 

^OTxtjag before Haslet. 
For the Epistle. Iisa. Ixiii. 1 

WHO is this that cometh from 
Edom, with dyed gannents 
from Bozrah'? this that is glorious 
in his apparel, travelhng in the 
greatness of his strength ^ I that 
epeak in righteousness, mighty to 
save. Wherefore art thou red in 
thine apparel, and thy garments 
hke him that treadeth in the wine- 
fdt ] 1 have trodden the wine-press 



is in mine heartland the year of my 
redeemed is come. And I lookea, 
and there v^-as none to help; and 1 
wondered that there was none to 
uphold : therefore m.ine own arm • 
brought salvation unto me ; and 
my fury, it upheld me. And I will 
tread down the people in mine an- 
ger, and miake them drunk in my 
fury, and I will bring down their 
strength to the earth. I will men- 
tion the loving-kindnesses of the 
Lord, and the praises of the Loiii>, 
accordine: to all that the Lobd, hath 
bestowed on us, and the great good- 
ness towards the house of Israel, 
which he hath bestowed on them, 
according to his mercies, and ac- 
cording to the multitude of hia 
loving-kindnesses. For he said, 
Surely they are my people, children 
that will not lie : so he was their 
Saviour. In all their affliction he 
was afflicted, and the Angel of his 
presence saved them: in his love 
and in his pity he redeemed them; 
and he bare theni, and carried them 
all the days of old. But they re- 
belled, ana vexed his Holy Spirit; 
therefore he was turned to be theii 
enemy, and he fought against them. 
Then he remembered the days of 
old, Moses, and his people, saying, 
Where is he that brought them up 
out of the sea with tlie shepherd 
of his flock 1 Where is he that put 
his Ht)ly Spirit within him 1 that 
led them by the right hand of Mo- 
ses with his glorious arm, dividing 
the water before them, to make 
himself an everlasting Name? that 
led them through the deep, as an 
horse in the wi Idem ess, that they 
should not stumble 1 As a beast 
goeth down into the valley, the 
Spirit of the LoRn, caused him to 
rest ; so didst thou lead thy people, 
to make thyself a glorious Name. 
Look down from heaven, and be- 
hold from the habitation of thy 
holiness and of thy glor>' : where 
is thy zeal and Uiy strength, iW 



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BOfnnding of thy bowels and of thy 
mercies towar&s mel are they re- 
strained'! Doubtless thou art our 
Father, though Abraham be igno- 
rant of us, and Israel acknowledge 
as not: thou, O LoRD.art our Fa- 
ther, our Redeemer ; thy Name is 
from everlasting. OLoRD,why hast 
thou made us to err from thy ways, 
and hardened our heart from thy 
fearl Return, for thy servants' sake, 
the tribes of thine inheritance. The 
people of thy holiness have pos- 
sessed it hut a little while : our ad- 
veisaries have trodden down thy 
sanctuary. We are thine : thou 
never barest rule over them ; they 
were not called by thy Name. 

The Gospel. St. Mark xiv. 1. 

AFTER two days was the feast 
of the Passover, and of unlea- 
vened bread : and the chief priests 
and the scribes sought how they 
might take him by craft, and put 
him to death. But they said. Not 
on the feast-day, lest there be an 
uproar of the people. And being 
in Bethany, in the house of Simoii 
the ieper, as he sat at meat, there 
came a woman having an alabaster 
box of ointment of spikenard, very 
precious ; and she brake the box, 
and poured it on his head. And 
there were some that had indigna- 
tion within themselves, and said. 
Why was this waste of the ointment 
made] for it might have been sold 
for more^than three hundred pence, 
and have been given to the poor. 
And they murmured against her. 
And Jesus said, Let her alone ; why 



and promised to give him TEOney. 
And he sought how he might con- 
veniently betray him. And the first 
day of unleavened bread, when 
they killed the passover, his disci- 
ples said unto him ; Where wilt 
thou that we go and prepav«, that 
thou mayest eat the passovei ] And 
he sendeth forth two of his disci- 
ples, and saith unto them. Go ye 
into the 'city, and there shall meet 
you a man bearing a pitcher of 
water: follow him. And where- 
soever he shall go in, say ye to the 
good man of the house, The Mas- 
ter saith. Where is the guest-cliam- 
ber, where I shall eat the passover 
with my disciples 1 And he will 
show you a large upper room fur- 
nished and prepared : there make 
ready for us. And his disciples 
went forth, and came into the city, 
and found as he had said unto 
them; and they made ready the 
passover. And in the evening he 
cometh with the twelve. And aa 
they sat, and did eat, Jesus said, 
Verily I say unto you, one of you 
which eateth with me shall betray 
me. And they began to be sor- 
rowful, and to say unto him, one 
by one. Is it 11 And another said, 
Is it 1 7 And he answered and said 
unto them, It is one of the twelve, 
that dippeth with me in the dish. 
The Son of Man indeed goeth, as 
it is vn-itten of him : but wo to that 
man by whom the Son of Man is 
betrayed ! good were it for that 
man if he had never been bom. 
And as they did eat, Jesus took 
bread, and blessed, and brake it, 



trouble ye her 1 She hath wrought | and gave to them, and said. Take, 
a good work on me. For ye have eat :"this is my body. And he took 
the poor with you always, and I the cup, and when he had given 
whensoever ye will ye may do ' thanks, he gave it to them : and 
them good ; out me ye have not they all drank of it. And he said 
always. She hath done what she unto them. This is my blood of the 
tould; she is come aforehand to i new testament, which is shed for 
anoint my body to the burying. | many. Verily I say unto you, I 
Verily I say unto you, Whereso- will drink no more of the fruit of 
ever this Gospel shall be preached the vine,u3itil that day that I drink 
throughout the whole world, this it new in the Kingdom of God. 
also that she hath done shall be ! And when they had sung an hymn, 
spoken of, for a memorial of her. \ they went out into the Mount of 
And Judas Iscariot, one of the \ Olives. And Jesus saith unto them, 
twelve, went unto the chief priests, I AH ye shall be offended because oi 
to betray him unto them. And \ me this night : for it is written, ] 
when they heard it,they were glad, will smite the shepherd, and thp 
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«>!*^p sliall be scattered. But after 
that I am risen, I will go before 
you into Galilee. But Peter said 
unto him, Although all shall be 
offended, yet will not I. And Jesus 
saith unto him, Verily I say unto 
tliee, that this day, even in this 
night, before the cock crow twice, 
thou shalt deny me thrice. But he 
sp^ke the more vehemently, If I 
should die with thee, I will not 
deii}- thee in any wise. Likewise 
also said they all. And they came 
to a place which was named Geth- 
semane : and he saith to his disci- 
ples. Sit ye here,while I shall pray. 
And he taketh with him Peter 
and James and John, and began 
to be sore amazed, and to be very 
heavy; and saith unto them, My 
soul Is exceeding sorrowful unto 
death : tarry ye here, and watch, 
x'^^nd he went forward a little, and 
fell on the ground, and prayed 
that, if it were possible, the hour 
might pass from him. And he 
said, Abba, Father, all things are 
possible unto thee ; take away this 
cup from me : nevertheless, not 
what I will, but v^hat thou wilt. 
And he cometh, and findeth them 
sleeping, and saith unto Peter, 
Simon, sleepest thou 1 couldest not 
thou watch one hour? Watch ye 
and pray, lest ye enter into temp- 
tation. The spirit truly is ready, but 
the flesh is weak. And again he 
went away, and prayed, and spake 
the same words. And when he re- 
turned, he found them asleep airain, 
(for their eyes were heavy ;) neither 
wist they what to answer him. And 
he cometh the third time, and saith 
unto them, Sleep on now, and take 
your rest: it is enough, the hour is 
come; behold, the Son of Man is be- 
trayed into the hands of sinners. 
Rise up, let us go; lo, he that be- 
trayeth me is at hand. And im- 
mediately, while he yet spake, 
>3m.eth Judas, one of the twelve, 
and with him a great multitude with 
Bwords and staves, from the chief 
priests and the scribes and the el- 
aers. And he that biM rayed him had 
g'iven tliem a token, saying, Whom- 
f^^ever I shall kiss, that same is he ; 
take him, and lead him away safely. 
A.nd as soon as he was come, he 



goeth straightway to him, and saith, 
Master, Master; and kissed him. 
And they laid their hands on him, 
and took him. And one of them 
that stood by drew a sword, and 
smote a seivant of the high priestv 
and cut off his ear. And Jesus an- 
swered and said unto them, Are ya 
come out as against a thief, with 
swords and with staves, to take mel 
I was daily with you in the temple, 
teaching, and ye took me not ; but 
the Scriptures must be fulfilled. 
And they all forsook him, and fled. 
And there followed him a certain 
young man, having a linen cloth 
cast about his naked body ; and the 
young men laid hold on him. And 
he left the linen cloth, and fled from 
them naked. And they led Jesus 
away to the high priest: and with 
him were assembled all the chief 
priests and the elders and the 
scribes. And Peter followed him 
afar off. even into the palace of the 
high priest ; and he sat with the ser- 
vants, and warmed himself at the 
fire. And the chief priests, and ail 
the council, sought for witness 
against Jesus to put him to death ; 
and found none. For many bare 
false witness against him, but their 
witness agreed not together. And 
there arose certain, and bare false 
^vitness against him, saying. We 
heard him say, I will destroy this 
temple that is made with hands, 
and within three days I will build 
another made without hands. But 
neither so did their witness agree 
together. And the high priest stood 
up in the midst, and asked Jesus, 
saying, Answerest thou nothing ? 
what is it which these witness 
against thee? But he held his peace, 
and answered nothing. Again the 
hish priest asked him, and said untc 
him. Art thou the Christ, the Son of 
the Blessed'? And Jesus said, I am: 
and ye shall see the Son of Man sit- 
ting on the ri2:hthand of power, and 
coming in the clouds of heaven. 
Then the high priest rent ms clothes, 
and saith, What need we any fur- 
ther witnesses ye have heard the 
blasphemy : what think ye] And 
they all condemned him tobeguil 
ty of death. Auu some began to 
spit on him, and to cover his face, 
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end to buffet him, and to say unto 
him, Prophesy. And ;he servants 
did strike him with t\ie palms of 
their hands. And as Peter was be- 
neath in the palace, there cometh 
one of the maids of the high priest; 
and when she saw Peter warming 
himself, she looked upon him, and 
said, And thou also wast with Jesus 
of Nazareth. But he denied, saying, 
I know not, neither understand I 
what thou sayest. And he went 
out into the porch; and the cock 
crew. And a maid saw him again, 
and began to say to them tliat stood 
by, This is one of them. And he 
denied it again. And a little after, 
they that stood by said a2:ain to 
Peter, Surely thou art one of them; 
for thou art a Gahlean, and thy 
speech agreeth thereto. But he 
began to curse and to swear, say- 
ing, I know not this man of wh.om 
ye speak. And the second time 
the cock crew. And Peter called 
to mind the word that Jesus said 
unto him, Before the cock crow 
twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. 
And when he thought thereon, he 
wept. 



STuestiap htfoxt SBasrter. 
For the Epistle, Jsa. 1. 5. 

THE Lord God hath opened 
mine ear, and I was not rebel- 
lious, neither turned away back. 
I gave my back to the smiters, and 
my cheeks to them that plucked 
off the hair : I hid not my face 
from shame and spitting. For the 
Lord GoT) will help me ; therefore 
shall I not be confounded: there- 
fore have I set my face like a flint, 
and I know that I shall not be 
ashamed. He is near that justi- 
'fieth me; who will contend with 
me 1 let us stand together : who is 
mine adversary 1 let him come 
near to me. Behold, the Lord God 
will help me ; who is he that shall 
condemn me 1 Lo, they all shall 
wax old as a garment; the moth 
shall eat them up. Who is among 
you that feareth the Lord, that 
obejeth the voice of his servant, 
that walketh in darkness, and hath 
no light] let him trurA ir the 



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TName of the Lord, and stay upon 
his God. Behold, all ye that kindle 
a fire, that compass yourselves 
about with sparks : walk in the 
light of your fire, and in the sparks 
that ye "have kindled. This shall 
ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie 
down in sorrow. 

The Gospel. St Maik xv. 1. 

AND straightway in the morn- 
ing the chief priests held a 
consultation with the elders and 
scribes, and the whole council, and 
bound Jesus, and carried him away, 
and delivered him to Pilate. And 
Pilate asked him. Art thou the King 
of the Jews? And he answering 
said unto him. Thou sayest it. And 
the chief priests accused him of 
many things : but he answered no- 
thing. And Pilate asked him again, 
saying, Answerest thou nothing] 
heboid how many things they wit- 
ness against thee. But Jesus yet 
answered nothing; so that Pilats 
marvelled. Now at that feast he 
released unto them one prisoner, 
whomsoever they desired. Ana 
there was one named Barabbas, 
which lay bound with them that 
had made insurrection with him, 
who had committed murder in the 
insurrection. And the multitude, 
crying aloud began to desire him 
to do as he had ever done unto them. 
But Pilate answered them, saying, 
Will ye that I release imto yoii the 
King of the Jews ? (For he knew 
that the chief priests had delivered 
him for envy.) But the chief priests 
moved the 'people, that he should 
rather release Barabbas unto them. 
And Pilate answered and said 
asrain unto them. What will ye then 
that 1 shall do unto him whom ye 
call the King of the Jews 1 And 
theycried out a2:ain. Crucify him! 
Then Pilate said unto them, Why, 
what evil hath he done '? And they 
cried out the more exceedingly. 
Crucify him! And so Pilate, will- 
ing to content the people, released 
Barabbas unto them, and delivered 
Jesus, when he had scourged him, 
to be crucified. And the soldiers 
led him away into the hall, called 
Prsetorium; and they called toge- 
ther the wbole band. And tli«"« 



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dothe 1 him with purple, and plat- 
ted a crown of thorns, and put it 
about his head, and began to sahite \ 
him, Hail, King of the Jews! And ; 
they smote him on the head with a | 
reed, and did spit upon him, and 



saying, Let alone; let ns see whe- 
ther Elias will come to take hiin 
down. And Jesus cried with a 
loud voice, and eave up the ghost. 
And the vail of the temple was 
rent in twain, from the top to the 



bowing their knees worshipped him i bottom. And when the centurion, 



And when they had mocked him, 
they took off tiie purple from him, 
and put his own clothes on him, and 
led liim out to crucify him. And 
they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, 
who pfissed by, coming out of the 
country, the father of Alexander 
and Rufus, to bear his cross. And 
they bring him unto the place Gol- 
gotha, which is, being interpreted, 
The place of a skull. And they 
gave him to drink wine mingled 
with myrrh ; but he received it not. 
And when they had crucified him, 
they parted his garments, casting 
lots upon them, What every man 
should take. .Ind it was the third 
hour, and they crucified him. And 
the superscription of his a ccusation 
was written over, THE KING OF 
T H E J E vV S . And with him they 
crucify two thieves ; the one on his 
right hand, and the other on his left. 
And the Scripture was fulhiled, 
which saith. And he was numbered 
with the trans^rressors. And they 
that passed by railed on him, wag- 
ging their heads, and saying, Ah, 
thou that destroyest the temple, and 
buildest it in three days, save thy- 
self, and come down from the cross. 
Likewise also the chief priests, 
mocking said among themselves 
with the scribes. He saved others; 
himself he cannot save. Let Christ 
the King of Lsrael descend now 
from the cross, that we may see and 
believe. And they that were cruci- 
fied with him reviled him. And 
when the sixth hour was come, 
there was darkness over the whole 
land until the ninth hour. And at 
the ninth hour Jesus cried with a 
loud voice, sayinsr, Eloi! Eloi.'lama 
sahachfhaniP which is, being in- 
terpreted, My God ! my God ! why 
hast thou forsaken me 1 And some 
of them that stood by, when they 
heard it, said, Behold, he calleth 
Eh-at3. And one ran and filled a 
sponge full of vinegar, and put it 
on a reed, and gave hirn to drink, 
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which stood over against him, saw 
that he so cried out, and gave up 
the ghost, he said. Truly this man 
was the Son of God. 



The Epistle. Heb. ix. 16. 

WHER,E a testament is, there 
U-iust also of necessity be the 
death of the testator. For a testa- 
ment is of force after men are dead; 
otherwise it is of no strength at all 
whilst the testator liveth. Where- 
upon neither the first testament 
was dedicated without blood. For 
when Moses had spoken every pre- 
cept to all the people according to 
the Law, betook the blood of calves 
and of goats, with water, and scar- 
let wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled 
both the book 'and all the people, 
saying. This is the blood of the tes- 
tament v/hich God hath enjoined 
unto you. Moreover, he sprinkled 
likewise with blood both the taber- 
nacle, and all the vessels of the 
ministry. And almost all things are 
bythe Law purged with blood; and 
without shedding of blood is no 
1 emission. It was therefore neces- 
sary that the patterns of tlpjigi^jn 
the heavens should be purified w';b 
these ; but the heavenly tliin^-fs 
themselves with better sacrifice? 
than these. For Christ is not en- 
tered into the holy places ma.'Ie 
with Lands, which are tlie fi^rure^s 
of the true ; but into heaven itself, 
now tc appear in the presence of 
God for us. Nor yet that he should 
offer himself often, as tlie high prie^-,! 
entereth into the Holy Place every 
year with blood of others ; (for then 
must he often have sulTered since 
the foundation of the world ;) but 
now once in the end of the world 
hath he appeared to put away sin 
by the sacrifice of himself. And 
as it is appointed unto men once io 
die, but after this the judgment: so 



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Christ was once offered to bear the 
sins of many ; and unto them that 
look for him shall he appear the 
second time without sin unto sal- 
vation. 

The Gospel, St. Luke xxii. 1. 

NOW the feast of unleavened 
bread drew nigh, which is call- 
ed the Passover. And the chief 
priests and scribes sough: how they 
might kill him ; for they feared the 
people. Then entered Satan into 
Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of 
the number of the twelve. And 
he went his way, and communed 
with the chief priests and captains, 
how he might betray him unto 
them. And they were glad, and co- 
venanted to give him money. And 
he promised, and sought opportu- 
nity to betray him unto them in the 
absence of the multitude. Then 
came the day of unleavened bread, 
when the passover must be killed. 
And he sent Peter and John, say- 
ing, Go and prepare us the pass- 
over, that we may eat. And they 
said unto him. Where wilt thou that 
we prepared And he said unto them, 
Behold, when ye are entered into the 
city, there shall a man meet you, 
bearing a pitcher of water ; follow 
him into the house where he enter- 
eth in. And ye shall say unto the 
good man of the house, The Master 
saith unto thee, Where is the guest- 
chamber, where I shall eat the pass- 
over with my disciples'! And he 
shall show you a large upper room 
famished : there make ready. And 
they went, and found as he had 
said unto them : and they made 
ready the passover. And when the 
hour was come, lie sat down, and 
the twelve apostles with him. And 
he said unto them. With desire I 
have desired to eat this passover 
xmih. you before I sutfer. For I say 
unto you, I will not any more eat 
thereof, until it be fulfilled in the 
Kingdom of God. And he took the 
cup, and gave thanks, and said, 
Take this, and divide it among 
yourselves. For I say unto you, 
I will not drink of the fruit of the 
vine, until the Kingdom of God 
shall come. And he took bread, 
and gave thanks, and brake it, and 



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gave unto them, saying. This !8 
my body which is given for you : 
this do in remembrance of me. 
Likewise also the cup after supper, 
saying, This cup is the new testa- 
ment in my blood, which is shed 
for you. • But behold, the hand of 
him that betrayeth me is with me 
on the table. And truly the Son 
of Man goeth as it was detennined ; 
but wo unto that man by whom he 
is betrayed! And they began to 
inquire among themselves, which 
of them it was that should do this 
thing. And there was also a strife 
among them, which of them should 
be accounted the greatest. And 
he said unto them. The kings of 
the Gentiles exercise lordship ovei 
them ; and they that exercise au- 
thority upon them are called bene- 
factors. But ye shall not be so ; 
but he that is greatest among you, 
let him be as the younger; and 
he that is chief, as he that doth 
serve. For whether is greater, he 
that sitteth at meat, or he that serv- 
eth ? Is not he that sitteth at meat'? 
But I am among vou as he that 
serveth. Ye are tney which have 
continued with me in my tempta- 
tions. And I appoint unto you a 
kingdom, as my Father hath ap- 
pointed unto me ; that ye may eat 
and drink at my table in my king- 
dom, and sit on thrones, judging 
the twelve tribes of Israel. And 
the Lord said, Simon, Simon, be- 
hold, Satan hath desired to have 
you, that he may sift you as wheat : 
but I have prayed for thee, that thy 
faith fail not; and when thou art 
converted, strengthen thy brethren. 
And he said unto him. Lord, I am 
ready to go with thee, both into pri- 
son, and to death. And he said, I 
tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not 
crow this day, before that thou 
shalt thi ice deny that thou knowest 
me. And he said unto them, When 
I sent you without purse, and scrip, 
and shoes, lacked ye any thing? 
And they said. Nothing. Then 
said he unto them, But now, he thai 
hath a purse, let him take it, and 
likewise his scrip : and he that hath 
no sword, let him sell his garment, 
and buy one. For I say unto yo:!. 
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accomplished in roe, And he was 
•eckoned among the transgressors : 
for the things concerning roe have 
an end. And they said, Lord, be- 
hold, here are two swords. And 
h** said unto them, It is enough. 
And he came out, and went, as he 
was wont, to the Mount of Olives ; 
aTid his disciples also followed him. 
And when he was at the place, he 
said unto them, Pray that ye enter 
not into temptation. And he was 
withdrawn from them about a 
stone's cast, and kneeled down, 
and prayed, saying, Father, if thou 
be willing, remove this cup from 
me : nevertheless, not my will, but 
thine, be done. And there appear- 
ed an angel unto him from heaven, 
strengthening him. And being in 
an agony, he prayed more earnest- 
ly; and his sweat was as it were 
great drops of blood falling down 
to the ground. And when he rose 
up from prayer, and was come to 
his disciples,*he found them sleep- 
ing for sorrow, and said unto 
them, Why sleep ye? rise and 
pray, lest ye enter into temptation. 
And while he yet spake, behold a 
multitude, and he that was called 
Judas, one of the twelve, went 
before them, and drew near unto 
Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said 
unto him, Judas, betrayest thou 
the Son of Man with a Idss ] 
When they which were about him 
saw what would follow, they said 
unto him, Lord, shall we smite 
with the sword 1 and one of them 
emote the servant of the high 
priest, and cut off his right ear. 
And Jesus answered and said. 
Suffer ye thus far. And he touched 
his ear, and healed him. Then 
Jesus said unto the chief priests, 
and captains of the temple, and 
tlie elders which were come to 
him, Be ye come out as against a 
thief, with swords and staves'? 
When I was daily with you in the 
temple ye stretched forth no hands 
against me : but this is your hour, 
and the power of darkness. Then 
took they him, and led him, and 
brought him into the high priest's 
honse. And Peter followed afar 
off. And when they had kindled 
d fire in the midst iff the hall, and 



were set down togetlier, Peter sat 
down among theni. But a cerlBin 
maid beheld him as he sat by tho 
fire, and earnestly looked upon 
him, and said. This man was also 
with him. , And he denied him, 
saying, Woman, I know him not. 
And after a little while another 
saw him, and said. Thou art also 
of them. And Peter said, Man, I 
am not. A nd about the space of 
one hour after, another confidently 
affirmed, saying. Of a truth, this 
fellow also was with him; for he 
is a Galilean. And Peter said, Man, 
I know not what thou sayest 
And immediately, while he yet 
spake, the cock crew. And tlic 
Lord turned, and looked upon 
Peter. And Peter remembered the 
word of the Lord, how he had said 
unto him. Before the cock crow, 
thou shalt deny me thrice. And 
Peter v/ent out, and wept bitterly. 
And the men that held Jesxis 
mocked him, and smote him. And 
when they had blindfolded him. 
they struck him on the face, and 
asked him, saying, I'rophesy, who 
is it that smote thee 1 And many 
other things blasphemously spake 
they against him. And as soon as 
it was day, the elders of the peo- 
ple, and the chief priests, and the 
scribes came together, and led him 
into their council, saymsr, Art thou 
the Christ ] Tell us. And he said 
unto them, If I tell you, ye will 
not believe : and if I also ask you, 
ye will not answer me, nor let roe 
go. Hereafter shall the Son of Man 
sit on the nghc hand of the power 
of God. Then said they all, Art 
thou then the Son of God] And 
he said unto them, Ye say, that I 
am. And they said. What need w6 
any further witness] for we our 
selves have heard of his owr 
mouth. 



^UXBtiU^ Moxt 3E<lBttt* 

The Epistle. 1 Cor. xi. 17. 

Pthis that I declare unto yon, ; 
praise you not, that you corar 
together not for the better, but fa 
tlie worse. For first of all, yphen 
ye come together in the chuich, J 



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iMf&? that there -De divisions amon^ 
you; and I partly believe it. For 
tlierc must be also heresies amonir 
you, that they which are approved 
may be made manifest amon? you. 
WHen ye come together therefore 
into one place, this is not to eat 
tlie Lord's Supper. For in eatine^ 
every one taketh before other his 
own supper; and one is hungry, 
and another is drunken. What! 
have ye not houses to eat and to 
drink in? or despise ye the church 
of God, and shame them that have 
not? What shall I say to you? 
shall I praise you in this 1 I praise 
you not. For I have received of 
the Lord that which also I deliver- 
ed unto you. That the Lord Jesus, 
the same night in v/hich he was 
• betrayed, took bread : and when 
he had given thanks, he brake it, 
and said, Take, eat ; this is my 
body, which is broken for you: 
this do in remembrance of ^ me. 
After the same manner also he 
took the cup, when he had supped, 
saying. This cup is the new testa- 
ment in my blood : this do ye, 
as oft as ye drink it, in remem- 
brance of me. For as often as ye 
eat this bread, and dr'nk this cup, 
ve do show the T,ord"s death till 
he come. Wherefore, whosoever 
shall eat this bread, and drink this 
cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall 
be ffurlty of the body and blood 
of the Lord. But let a man ex- 
amine himself, and so let him eat 
of that bread, and drink of that 
cup. For he that eateth and 
drinketh unworthily, eateth and 
irinketh damnation to himself, not 
discerning the Lord's body. For 
this cause many are weak and 
pickly among you, and many sleep. 
For if we would judge ourselves, 
we should not be judged. But 
when we are judged, we are 
chastened of the Lord, that we 
should not he condemned with the 
world. Wherefore, my brethren, 
when ye come to2:ether to eat, 
tarry one for another. And if any 
man hunger, let him eat at home; 
tlKit 5^6 come not together unto 
condemnation. And the rest will 
i e«t in order when I come. 



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The Gospel, St. Luke xxiiL 1, 
n^UE whole multitude of them 
J- arose, and led him unto Pilate. 
And they began to accuse him, 
saying, We found this fellow per- 
verting the nation, and forbidding 
to give tribute to Cassar, saying, 
that he himself is Christ a king. 
And Pilate asked him, saying, Art 
thou the King of the Jews] And 
he answered him, and said. Thou 
sayest it. Then said Pilate to the 
chief priests and to the people, I 
find no fault in this man. And 
they were the more fierce, saying, 
He stirreth up the people, teacliing 
throughout all Jewry, beginning 
from Galilee to this place. When 
Pilate heard of Gahlee, he asked 
whether the man were a Galilean. 
And as soon as he knew that he 
belonged unto Herod"s jurisdiction, 
he sent him to Herod", who him- 
self also was at Jerusalem at that 
time. And when Herod saw Jesus, 
he was exceeding glad : for he 
was desirous to see him of a long 
season, because he had heard many 
things of him ; and he hoped to 
have seen some miracle done by 
him. Then he questioned with 
him in many words; but he an- 
swered him nothing. And the 
chief priests and scribes stood and 
vehemently accused him. And He- 
rod with his men of war set him at 
naught, and mocked him, and ar- 
rayed him in a gorgeous robe, and 
sent him ascain to Pilate. And 
he same day Pilate and Herod 
«-ere made friends together ; for 
oefore they were at enmity be- 
tween themselves. And Pilate, 
when he had called together the 
chief priests, and the rulers, and 
the people, said unto them, Ye 
have brought this man unto me, 
as one that perv^erteth the jjeople: 
and behold, T, having examined 
him before you, have foujid nc 
fault in this man, touching tliost 
things whereof ye accuse him. No, 
nor yet Herod ; for I sent you to 
him : and lo, notliing worthy of 
death is done unto him. I wi^ 
therefore chastise him, and release 
him. (For of necessity he must re- 
lease one unto them at the feasU 



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Arid they cried out all at once, say- 
ing:, Away with this man, and re- 
lease unto us Barabbas: (who for 
a certain sedition made in the city, 
• HTid for murder, was cast into pri- 
son.) Pilate therefore, willing to 
release Jesus, spake again to them. 
But they cried, saying, Crucify him ! 
crucify him ! And he said unto 
them the third time, Why, what 
evil hath he done 1 I have found no 
cfinse of death in him : I will there- 
fore chastise him, and let him go. 
And they were instant with loud 
voices, requiring that he might be 
crucified : and the voices of them, 
and of the chief priests prevailed. 
And Pilate gave sentence that it 
should be as they required. And 
he released unto them him that for 
sedition and murder was cast into 
prison, whom they had desired ; 
but he delivered Jesus to their will. 
And as they led him away, they 
laid hold upon one Simon a Cyre- 
nian, coming out of the country, 
and on him they laid the cross, that 
he might bear it after Jesus. And 
there followed him a great com- 
pany of people, and of women, 
wliich also bewailed and lamented 
him. But Jesus turning unto them, 
said. Daughters of Jerusalem, weep 
not for me, but weep for yourselves, 
and for your children. For behold, 
the days are coming, in the which 
they shall say, Blessed are the bar- 
ren, and the wombs that never 
bare, and the paps wliich never 
gave suck. Then shall they begin 
to say to the mountains. Fall on 
us ! and to the hills. Cover us ! For 
if they do these things in a green 
tree, what shall be done in the dry? 
And there were also two others, 
malefactors, led with him to be put 
to death. And when they were 
come to the place which is called 
Calvary, there they crucified him, 
ard the malefactors; one on the 
ri^rbt hand, and the other on the 
left. Then said Jesus, Father, for- 
give them ; for they know not what 
they do. And they parted his rai- 
ment, and cast lots. And the peo- 
p'e stood beholding. And the ruU^rs 
rI^^o with them derided him, saying, 
lie saved others; let him save him- 
Bclf, ii' he be Clirist the chosen of 



God. And the soldiers also mock 
ed him, coming to him. and offerrng 
him vinegar, and saying. If thou ;;e 
the King of the Jews, save thyself 
And a superscription also was writ- 
ten over him, in letters of Greek, 
and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS 
THE KING OF THE JEWS. 
And one of the malefactors which 
were hanged railed on him, saying. 
If thou be Christ, save thyself and 
us. But the other answering, re- 
buked him, saying. Dost not thou 
fear God, seeing thou art in the same 
condemnation 1 And we indeed 
justly; for we receive the due re- 
ward of our deeds: but this ma^n 
hath done nothing amiss. And he 
said unto Jesus, Lord, remember 
me when thou comest into thy 
kingdom. And Jesus said unto 
him. Verily I say unto thee. To-day 
shalt thou be with me in Paradise. 
And it was about the sixth hour, 
and there was a darlcness over all 
the earth until the ninth hour. And 
the F.'jn was darkened, and the vail 
of the temple was rent in the midst. 
And when Jesus had cried with a 
loud voice, he said. Father, into thy 
hands I commend my spirit : and 
having said thus, he gave up the 
ghost. Now when the centurion 
saw what was done, he glorified 
God, saying. Certainly this was a 
righteous man. And' all the peo- 
ple that came together to that sight, 
beholding the things which were 
done, smote their breasts and re- 
turned. And ail his acquaintance, 
and the women that followed him 
from Galilee, stood afai off, behold- 
ing these things. 



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The Collects. 

ALMIGHTY God, we beseech 
thee graciously to behold this 
thy farnily, for which oar Lord 
Jesus Christ was contented to be 
betrayed, and given up into tlie 
hands of wicked men, and to suffei 
death upon the cross, who now 
liveth and reigneth with thee and 
the Holy Ghost, ever one God, 
world without end. Amen, 
ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, by whose Spirit the whole 



GOOD FRIDAY. 



body of the Chnrch is governed and 
?anctifiecl ; Receive our siipplica- 
cions and prayers, which we offer 
oefore thee for all estates of men in 
thy holy Church, that every mem- 
Der of the same, in his vocation and 
ministry, may truly and g:odly serve 
thee ; through our Lord and Saviour 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 

O MERCIFUL God, who hast 
made all men, and hatest no- 
tning; that thou hast made, nor de- 
sirest the death of a sinner, but 
rather that he should be converted 
and live ; Have mercy upon all 
Jews, Turks, Infidels, and Here- 
tics ; and take from them all igno- 
rance, hardness of heart, and con- 
tempt of thy Word; and' so fetch 
them home, blessed Lord, to thy 
flock, that they may be saved 
among the remnant of the true Is- 
raelites, and be made one fold un- 
der one shepherd, Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
world without end. Amen. 

The Epistle. Heb. x. 1. 
'TTHE Law having a shadow of 
JL good things to come, and not 
the very image of the things, can 
never, with those sacrifices which 
they offered year by year continu- 
ally, make the comers thereunto 
perfect. For then would they not 
have ceased to be offered ] because 
that the worshippers once purged 
should have had no more con- 
science of sins. But in those sacri- 
fices there is a remembrance again 
made of sins every year. For it is 
not possible that the blood of bulls 
and of goats should take away sins. 
Wherefore, when He cometh into 
the world, he saith. Sacrifice and 
offering thou wouldest not, but a 
body hast thou prepared me: in 
burnt-offerings and sacrifi.ces for 
sin thou hast had no pleasure. 
Then saiC I, Lo, I come (in the 
volume of the book it is written of 
me) to do thy will, God. Above, 
when he said, Sacrifice and offer- 
ing and bumt-offerings and offer- 
ing for sin thou wouldest not, 
neither hadst pleasure therein ; 
which are oflfered by the Law ; then 
said he, Lo, I come to do thy will. 



God. He taketh away the first, 
that he may establish the secomi. 
By the which will we are sanctified, 
through the offering of the body of 
Jesus Christ once for aJI. And 
every priest standeth daily minis- 
tering and offering oftentnnes the 
same sacrifices, which can nevei 
take away sins: but this Man, al- 
ter he had offered one sacrifice for 
sins for ever, sat down on the right 
hand of God ; from henceforth ex- 
pecting till his enemies be made hig 
footstool. For by one offering he 
hath perfected for ever them that 
are sanctified. Whereof the Holy 
Ghost also is a witness to us : for 
after that he had said before. This 
is the covenant that I will make 
with them after those days, saith 
the Lord, I will put my laws into 
their hearts, and in their minds will 

1 write them; and their sins and 
iniquities will I remember no more. 
Now where remission of these is, 
there is no more offering for sin. 
Having therefore, brethren, bold- 
ness to enter into the holiest by the 
blood of Jesus, by a new and living 
way, which he hath consecrated for 
US, through the vail, that is to say, 
his flesh ; and having an High Priest 
over the house of God ; let us draw 
near with a true heart, in full as- 
surance of faith, having our hearts 
sprinkled from an evil conscience, 
and our bodies washed with pure 
water. Let us hold fast the profes- 
sion of our faith without wavering ; 
(for He is faithful that promised;) 
and let us consider one another to 
provoke unto love and to good 
works : not forsaking the assera- 
bhng of ourselves together, as the 
manner of some is; but exhorting 
one another : and so much the 
more, as ye see the day approach- 
ing. 

The Gospel. St. John xix. 1. 

PILATE therefore took Jesus, 
and scourged him. And the 
soldiers platted a crown of thorn s^ 
and put it on his head, and they 
put on him a purple robe, and said. 
H ail. King of the Jews ! and they 
smote him with their hands. Pilate 
therefore went forth again, and 
saith unto them, behold, I bring 



GOOD F 

■^ml forth to you, that ye may know 
aat J find no faalt in him. Then 
'ame Jesus forth, wearing the 
crown of thorns, and the purple 
robe. And Pilate saith unto them. 
Behold the man ! When the chief 
priests therefore and officers saw 
him, they cried out, gaying, Crucify 
nim ! crucify him ! Pilate saith" unto 
\hem, Take ye him, and crucify 
nim; for I find no fault in him. 
The Jews answered him. We have 
a law, and by our law he ought to 
die, because he made himself the 
Son of God. When Pilate therefore 
heard that saying, he was the more 
afraid; and went again into the 
judgment-hall, and saith unto Je- 
sus, Whence art thoul But Jesus 
gave him no answer. Then s-aith 
Pilate unto him, Speakest thou not 
unto me 1 knowest thou not that 
I have power to crucify thee, and 
have power to release thee 1 Jesus 
answered. Thou couldest have no 
power at" all against me, except it 
were given thee from above : there- 
f()re he that delivered me unto thee 
hath the greater sin. And from 
thenceforth Pilate sought to release 
him: but the Jews cried out, say- 
ing, If thou let this man go, thou 
art not Csesar's friend : whosoever 
maketh himself a king, speaketh 
against Csesar. V/hen Pilate there- 
fore heard that saying, he brought 
Jesus forth, and sat down in the 
judgment-seat, in a place that is 
called the Pavement, but in the 
Hebrew, Gabbatha. And it was 
the preparation of the Passover, 
and about the sixth hour : and he 
saith unto the Jews, Behold your 
King! But they cried out. Away 
with him ! away with him ! crucify 
him! Pilate saith unto them, Shall 
I crucify your Kingl The chief 
priests answered. We have no king 
but Csesar. Then delivered he him 
therefore unto them to be crucified. 
And they took Jesus, and led him 
away. And he bearing his cross 
went forth into a place called the 
place of a skull, which is called in 
the Hebrew, Golgotha; where they 
crucified him, and two others with 
nim, on either side one, and Jesus 
in the midst. And Pilate wrote a 
title, and put it on the cross. And 



the writing was, JESUS OF NA- 
ZARETH, TH E KING OF THE 
JEWS. This title then read many 
of the Jews: for the place where 
Jesus was crucified was nigh tc the 
city ; and itwas^vritten in Hebrew, 
and Greek, and Latin. Then said 
the chief priests of the Jews to Pi- 
late, Write not. The King of the 
Jews ; but that he said, I am King 
of the Jews. Pilate answered. 
What I have written, I have wiit- 
ten. Then the soldiers, when they 
had crucified Jesus, took his gar- 
ments, and made four parts, to 
every soldier a part ; and also hia 
coat: now the coat was without 
seam, woven from the top through- 
out. They said therefore among 
themselves. Let us not rend it, but 
cast lots for it whose it shall be : 
that the Scripture might be fulfilled, 
which saith. They parted my rai- 
ment among them, and for my ves- 
ture they did cast lots. These 
things therefore the soldiers did. 
Now there stood by the cross of 
Jesus, his mother, and his mother's 
sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, 
and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus 
therefore saw his mother, and the 
disciple standing by, whom he lov- 
ed, he saith unto his mother, Wo- 
man, behold thy son! Then saith 
he to the disciple. Behold thy mo- 
ther ! And from that hour that dis- 
ciple took her unto his own home. 
After this, Jesus knowing that all 
things were now accomplished, that 
the Scripture might be fulfilled, 
saith, I thirst. Now there was set 
a vessel full of vinegar : and they 
filled a sponge with vinegar, and 
put it upon hyssop, and put it to his 
mouth. When Jesus therefore had 
received the vinegar, he said. It is 
finished: and he bowed his head, 
and gave up the ghost. The Jew 9 
therefore, because it was the pre- 
paration, that the bodies should not 
remain upon the cross on the sab- 
bath-day, (for that sabbath-day was 
an high day,) besought Pilate that 
their legs might be broken, and tliat 
they might be taken away. Then 
came the soldiers, and brake the legs 
of the first, and of the other wliich 
was crucified with him. But when 
they came to Jesus, and saw that 



he wns dead already, they "brake 
not ills legs : but one of the soldiers 
with a spear pierced his side, and 
forthwith came thereout blood and 
water. And he that saw it bare 
record, and his record is true : and 
he knoweth that he saith true, that 
yQ might believe. For these things 
were done, that the Scripture should 
be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not 
be broken. And again another 
Scripture saith. They shall look on 
him whom they pierced. 



The Collect. 

GRANT, Lord, that as we are 
baptized into the death of thy 
blessed Son our Saviour Jesus 
Christ, so by continual mortifying 
our corrupt affections we may be 
buried with him ; and that through 
the grave, and gate of death, ive may 
pass to our joyful resurrection; for 
his merits, who died, ana was bu- 
ried, and rose again for us, thy Son 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. iii. 17. 

rT is better, if the will of God be 
so, that ye suffer for well-doing, 
than for evil-doing. For Christ also 
hath once suffered for sins, the just 
for the unjust, that he might bring 
us to God, being put to death in 
the flesh, but quickened by the 
Spirit : by which also he went and 
preached unto the spirits in prison; 
which sometime were disobedient, 
when once the long-suffering of 
God waited in the days of Noah, 
while the ark was a preparing; 
wherein few, that- is, eight souls, 
were saved by water. The like 
figure whereunto, even baptism, 
doth also now save us, (not the put- 
ting away of the filth of the flesh, 
but the answer of a good conscience 
towards God.) by the resurrection 
of Jesus Christ : who is gone into 
heaven, and is on the right hand of 
God; angels, and authorities, and 

{?owers being made subject unto 
lim. 

The Gospel. St. Matt, xxvii. 57. 

WHEN the ev'^n was come, 
there came a rich man of 
Ajfiraathea 



EASTER-DAY. 

also himself was Jesus disciple 
he went to Pilate, and begged the 
body of Jesus. Then Pilate com- 
manded the body to be delivered. 
And when Joseph had taken the 
body, he wrapped it in a clean 
linen cloth, and laid it in his own 
new tomb, which he had hewn out 
in the rock; and he roiled a great 
stone to the door of the sepulchre, 
and departed. And there was Mary 
Ma2:dalene, and the other Mary 
sitting over against the sepulchre 
Now the next day,that followed the 
day of the preparation, the chief 
priests and Pharisees came together 
unto Pilate, saying, Sir, we remem 
ber that that deceiver said, while 
he was yet alive, After three days 
I will rise again. Command there- 
fore that the sepulchre be made 
sure until the third day, lest his 
disciples come by night, and steal 
him away, and say unto the people, 
He is risen from the dead : so the 
last error shall be worse than the 
first. Pilate said unto them, Ye 
have a watch : go your way, make 
it as sure as ye can. So they went 
and made the sepulchre sure, seal- 
ing the stone, and setting a watch- 



fl" At Morning Prayer, instead of th^ 
Psalm, O come, let us sing, &c., these 
Anthems shall be sung or said. 

C1HPJST our Passover is sacri- 
J ficed for us : therefore let us 
keep the feast ; 

Not with the old leaven, neither 
with the leaven of malice and wick- 
edness ; but with the unleavened 
bread of sincerity and truth. 1 
Cor. v. 7. 

CHRIST being raised from the 
dead, dieth no more; death 
hath no more dominion over him. 

For in that he died, he died unto 
sin once ; but in that he liveth, he 
liveth unto God. 

Likewise reckon ye also your- 
selves to be dead indeed unto sm, 
but alive unto God, through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Rom. vi. 9. 



CHRIST is risen from the dead, 
and become the firsl-fruits of 
namea josepn, wno ' them that slept. 



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Foi '?ince hy man came death, 
by man came also the resurrection 
of the dead. 

For as in Adam all die, even so 
in Christ shall all be made alive. 
I Cor XV. 20. 

The Collect 

ALMIGHTY God, who through 
thine only-begotten Son Jesus 
Cbi*i*^t hast overcome death, and 
opened nnto us the gate of ever- 
lasting life; We humbly beseech 
thee, that, as by th}^ special grace 
preventing us thou dost put into 
Dur minds good desires, so by thy 
continual help v^^e may bring the 
sam.e to good effect ; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who hveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Ghost, ever one God, world with- 
ml end. Amen. 

The Epistle, Col. iii. 1. 

Fye then be risen with Christ, 
seek those things which are 
above, where Christ sitteth on the 
fight hand of God. Set your affec- 
tion on things above, not on things 
the earth. For ye are dead, and 
your life is hid with Christ in God. 
When Christ, who is our life, shall 
api)ear, then shall ye also appear 
with him in glory. Mortify there- 
fore your members which are upon 
the earth; fornication, uncleanness, 
inordinate affection, evil concupis- 
cence, and covetousncss, which is 
idolatry : for which things' sake 
the wrath of God cometh on the 
children of disobedience : in the 
which y3 also walked sometime, 
wnen ye lived in them. 

The Gospel. St. John xx. 1. 
I'PHE first day of the week cometh 
^ Mary Magdalene early, when it 
^as yet dark, unto the sepulchre, 
md seeth the stone taken away 
^om the sepulchjfl. Then she run- 
'•eth, and cometh to Simon Peter, 
and to the other disciple whom 
Jesus loved, and saith unto them, 
They have taken away the Lord 
out of the sepulchre, and we know 
not v^7here they have laid him. 
Peter therefore went forth, and that 



and the other disciple did outrun 
Peter, and came first to the sep'al- 
chre. And he stooping down, and 
looking in, saw the linen clo-thea 
Iving ; yet went he not in. Then 
ctfmeth Simon Peter following him, 
and went into the sepulchre, and 
seeth the linen clothes lie ; and the 
napkin that was about his head 
not lying with the linen clothes, 
but wrapped together in a place by 
itself. Then went in also that other 
disciple which came first to tlic se- 
pulchre, and he saw, and beheved. 
For as yet they knew not tha 
Scripture, that he must rise again 
from the dead. Then the disciples 
went away again unto their own 
home. 

JHontJat)) in Haster^toeefe. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who throuerh 
thine only-besrotten Son JesiiJ 
; hrist hast overcome death, and 
opened unto us the gate of ever- 
lasting life; We humbly beseech 
thee, that, as by thy special grace 
preventing us thou dost put into 
our minds good desires, so by thy 
continual help we may bring the 
same to good effect ; through Jesua 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Ghost, ever one God, world with- 
out end. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts x. 34. 

PETER opened his mouth, and 
said. Of a truth I perceive that 
God is no respecter of persons ; but 
in every nation he that fearetli him, 
and w^orketh righteousness, is ac- 
cepted with him. The Word w hich 
God sent unto the children of Is- 
rael, preaching peace hv Jesus 
Christ, (he is Lord of all,) that 
Word, I say, ye know, which was 
published throughout all Judea, 
and began from Galilee, after the 
baptism which John preached ; how 
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth 
with the Holy Ghost and with 
power : who went about doing 
good, and healing all that wers 
oppressed of the devil ; for God 



other disciple, and came to the se- was with him. And we are wlt^ 
polchre. So they ran both together ; | nesses of all tilings wiiich he did 
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both in the land of the Jews, and 
in Jerusalem ; whom they slew and 
hanged on a tree. Him God raised 
up the third day, and showed him 
openly ; not to all the people, but 
unto witnesses chosen before of 
God, even to us, who did eat and 
drinR with him after he rose from 
the dead. And he commanded us 
to preach unto the people, and to 
testify that it is he which was or- 
dained of God to be the Judice of 
quick and dead. To him give all 
the Prophets witness, that through 
his Name whosoever believeth In 
him shall receive remission of 
sins. 

The Gospel. St. Luke xxiv. 13. 

BEHOLD, two of his disciples 
went that same day to a village 
called Emmaus, which was from 
Jerusalem about threescore fur- 
l(mgs. And they talked together 
of all these things which had hap- 
pened. And it came to pass, that, 
wliile they communed together and 
reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, 
and went with them. But their 
eyes were holden that they should 
not imowhim. And he said unto 
them, What manner of communi- 
cations are these that ye have one 
to another, as ye walk, and are 
sad 1 And the one of them, whose 
name was Cleopas, answering said 
unto him. Art thou only a stran- 
ger in- Jerusalem, and hast not 
known the things which are come 
to pass there in these days 1 And 
he said unto them. What things 1 
And they said unto him, Concern- 
mg Jesus of Nazareth, which was 
a prophet mighty in deed and 
word before God, and all the peo- 
ple ; and how the chief priests and 
,pur rulers delivered him to be, con- 
demned to death, and have cruci- 
fied him. But we trusted that it 
iiad been he which should have re- 
deemed Israel : and beside all this, 
to-day is the third day since these 
things were done. Yea, ai'.d certain 
women also of our company made 
us astonished, which were early at 

the sepulchre ; and when they i ^ . ^ 

found not his body, they came, our Lord, who Uveth and reigneth 
saying, tJiat they had also seen a 1 with thee and the Holy Gho^t. 
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I'ision of angels, wh'cn said that he 
was alive. And certain of them 
which were with us went to the se- 
pulchre, and found it even so as 
the women had said ; but him they 
saw not. Then he said unto them, 
fools, and slow of heart to believe 
all that the Prophets have spoken ! 
Ought not Christ to have sutfered 
these things, and to enter into his 
glory] And begmning at Moses, 
and all the Prophets, he expounded 
unto them in all the Scriptures the 
things concerning himself. And 
they drew nigh unto the village 
whither they went; and he made 
as though he would have gone 
further. But they constrained him, 
saying. Abide with us ; for it is to- 
ward evening, and the day is far 
spent. And he went in to tarry 
with them. And it came to pass, 
as he sat at meat with them, he 
took bread, and blessed it, and 
brake, and gave to them. And 
their eyes were opened, and they 
knew him ; and he vanished out of 
their sight. And they said one to 
another. Did not our heart burn 
within us, while he talked with us 
by the way, and while he opened 
to us the Scriptures'? And they rose 
up the same hour, and returned to 
Jerusalem, and found the eleven 
gathered together, and them that 
were with them, saying. The Lord 
is risen indeed, and hath appeared 
to Simon. And they told what 
things were done in the way, and 
how he was known of them in 
breaking of bread. 



The Collect 

ALMIGHTY God, who through 
thine only-begotten Son Jesus 
Christ hast overcome death, and 
opened unto us the gate of everlast- 
ing life ; We humbly beseech th^e, 
that, as by thy special grace pre- 
venting us thou dost put into our 
minds good desires, so by tliy con- 
tinual iielp we may bring the same 
to good effect ; through Jesus Christ 



THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASIER. 



fft^ one God, world without end. 

Amen. 

For the Epistle, Acts xiii. 26. 

/T EN and brethren, children of 
-i-^-L the stock of Abraham, and 
whosoever among you feareth God, 
to you is the word of this salvation 
eeiit. For they that dwell at Jeru- 
salem, and their rulers, because 
thoy knew him not, nor yet the 
voices of the Prophets which are 
rt?ad every sabbath-day, they have 
fulfilled them in condemning him. 
And though thoy found no cause 
of death in him, yet desired they 
Pilate that he should be slain. And 
when they had fulfilled all that was 
written of him, they took him down 
from the tree, and laid him in a se- 
pulchre. But God raised him from 
the lead : and he was seen many 
days of them which came up with 
him from Gahlee to Jerusalem, who 
are his witnesses unto the people. 
And we declare unto you glad 
tidings, how that the promise which 
was made unto the fathers, God 
hath fulfilled the same unto us their 
children, in that he hath raised up 
Jesus again ; as it is also vrritten 
in the second Psalm, Thou art my 
Son, this day have I begotten thee. 
And as concerning that he raised 
him up from the dead, now no more 
to return to corruption, he said on 
this wise, I will give you the sure 
mercies of David. Wherefore he 
saith also in another Psalm, Thou 
shalt not suffer thine Holy One to 
see corruption. For David, after 
he had served his own generation 
by the will of God, fell on sleep, and 
was laid unto his fathers, and saw 
corruption : but he, whom God 
raised again, saw no corruption. 
Be it known unto you therefore, 
men and brethren, that through this 
man is preached unto you the for- 
giveness of sins: and by him all 
that believe are justified from all 
tliinas, from which ye could not be 
justified by the law of Moses. Be- 
ware therefore, lest that come unon 
y tu. which is spoken of in the Pro- 
phots; Behold, ye despisers, and 
wonder, and perish : for I work a 
U'ork in your days, a work which 
ye shall in nowise believe, though 
a man declare it unto you. 



The Gospel. St. Luke t\\v f6. 

JESUS himself stood in the mid^ 
of them, and saith unto them^ 
Peace be unto you ! But they were 
terrified and affrighted, and sup- 
posed that they had seen a spirit 
And he said unto them, Why are 
ye troubled 1 and why do thoughts 
arise in your hearts! Behold "my 
hands and my feet, that it is I my- 
self; handle me, and see; for a 
spirit hath not flesh and bones, as 
ye see me have. And when he had 
thus spoken, he showed them his 
hands and his feet. And while they 
yet believed not for joy, and won- 
dered, he saia unto them. Have ye 
here any meat 7 And they gave him 
a piece of a broiled fish, and of an 
honey-comb. And he took it, and 
did eat before them. And he said 
unto them, These are the words 
which I spake unto you, while I 
was yet with you, that all things 
must be fulfilled, which were writ- 
ten in the Law of Moses, and in the 
Prophets, and in the Psalms, con- 
cerning me. Then opened he their 
understanding, that they might un- 
derstand the Scriptures, and said 
unto them, Thus it is written, and 
thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and 
to rise from the dead the third day ; 
and that repentance and remission 
of sins should be preached in his 
Name among all nations, beginning 
at Jerusalem. And ye are wit- 
nesses of these things. 

2r|)e i/frst Suntjag after 
Saster. 
The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY Father, who hast 
given thine only Son to die for 
our sins, and to rise again for our 
justification; Grant us so to put 
away the leaven of malice and 
wickedness, that we may always 
serve thee in pureness of living and 
truth ; through the merits of the 
same thy Son Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 St. John v. 4. 

WHATSOEVER is born of God 
overcometh the world; and 
thia is the victory that overcometh 
the world, even our faith. Who ifs 
he that overcometh the world, but 
53 7 



THZ THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. 



t\e that believeth that Jesus is the 
Son of God] This is he that came 
by water and blood, even Jesus 
C nrist ; not by water only, but by 
water and blood. And it is the 
Spirit that beareth witness, because 
the Spirit is truth. For there are 
three that bear record in heaven, 
the Father, tlie Word, and the Holy 
Ghost : and these three are one. 
And there are three that bear wit- 
ness in earth, the spirit, and the 
water, and the blood : and these 
three agree in one. If we receive 
the witness of men, the witness of 
ixod is greater: for this is the wit- 
ness of God which he hath testified 
of his Son. He that believeth on 
the Son of God hath the witness in 
himself : he that believeth not God 
hath made him a har, because he 
believeth not the record that God 
gave of his Son. And this is the 
record, that G»d hath given to us 
eternal life ; and this life is in his 
Son. He that hath the Son hath 
life; and he that hath not the Son 
of God hath not life. 

The GospeL St. John xx. 19. 

THE same day at evenins:, being 
the fitst day of the week, when 
the doors were shut where the dis- 
ciples were assembled for fear of 
the Jews, came Jesus, and stood in 
!!'je midst, ana saith unto them, 
Peace be unto you ! And when he 
had so said, he showed unto them 
his hands and his side. Then were 
the disciples glad when they saw 
the Lord. Then said Jesus to 
them again, Peace be unto you! 
as my Father hath sent me, even 
so send I you. And when he had 
said this, he breathed on them, and 
saith unto them, Receive ye the 
Holy Ghost. Whosesoevei sins ye 
remit, they are remitted unto them ; 
and whosesoever sins ye retain, 
tiiey are retained. 

Seconti «Sun"Cia2 after 
faster. 
The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who hast 
given thine only Son to be 
unto us both a sacrifice for sin, and 
also an ensample of godly life; Give 
us grace that we may always most 
thankfully receive that his inesti- 



mable benefit, and also daily erv 
deavour ourselves to follow the 
blessed steps of his most holy life ; 
through the same Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. ii. 19. 

THIS is thank-worthy, if a man 
for conscience toward God en- 
dure grief, suffering wrongfully. 
For what glory is it, if, when ye b® 
buffeted for your faults, ye shall 
take it patiently 1 but if, when yo 
do well, and suffer for it, ye take it 
patiently, this is acceptable with 
God. For even hereunto were ye 
called ; because Christ also suffered 
for us, leaving us an example, that 
ye should follow his steps: Who 
did no sin, neither was guile found 
in his mouth : who, when he was 
reviled, reviled not again ; when he 
suffered, he threatened not; but 
committed himself to Him that 
judgeth righteously : who his own 
self bare our sins in his own body 
on the tree, that we, being dead to 
sins, should live unto righteousness : 
by whose stripes ye were healed. 
For ye were as sheep going astray ; 
but are now returned unto the 
Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 
The GospeL St. John x. 1 1 . 

JESUS said, I am the good shep- 
herd : the good shepherd giveth 
his life for the sheep. But he that 
is an hireling, and not the shep- 
herd, whose own the sheep are not, 
seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth 
the sheep, and fleeth ; and the 
wolf catcheth them, and scattereth 
the sheep. The hireling fleeth, be- 
cause he is an hireling, and carcth 
not for the sheep. I am the good 
shepherd, and know my sheep, and 
am known of mine. As the Fathei 
knoweth me, even so know I the 
Father; and I lay down my life foi 
the sheep. And other sheep I have, 
which are not of this fold: them 
also I must bring, and they shall 
hear my voice ; and there shall be 
one fold, and one shepherd. 



54 



2ri)e Eljfrtr <Sun'Da2 aftei? 
?Easter. 
The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who show©^ 
to them tliat are in error tiie 



THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER 



say unto you, that ye shall v-f^ 
and lament, but the world shaii re- 
joice: and ye shall be sorrowful 
but your sorrow shall be turnto 
into joy. A woman when she is 
in travail hath sorrow, because hei 
hour is come ; But as soon as she 
is delivered of the child, she re- 
membereth no more the ana:uish4 
for joy that a man is born into the 
world. And ye now therefore have 
sorrow: bat I will see you agaiii- 
and your heart shall rejoice, and 
your joy no man taketh from you. 



dght of iTiy truth, to the intent that 
tl6«3y ma/ return into the way of 
righteousness ; Grant unto all those 
who are admitted into the feliow- 
8hip of Christ's Relijcion, that they 
may avoid those thine:s that are 
contrary to their profession, and 
foUow all such things as are agree- 
able to the same ; through our Lord 
Jesus Christ. AT,ien. 

The Epistle, 1 St. Pet. ii. 11 . 

DEARLY beloved, I beseech you 
as strangers and pilgrims, ab- 
stain from fleshly lusts, which war 
against the soul ; having your con- 
versation honest among the Gen- 
tiles : that, whereas they speak 
against you as evil-doers, tney may 
by your good works, which they 
shall behold, glorify God in the day 
of visitation. Submit yourselves to 
every ordinance of man for the 
Lord's sake: whether it be to the 
king, as supreme ; or unto govern- 
ors, as unto them that are sent by 
him for the punishment of evil- 
doers, find for the praise of them 
that do well. For so is the will of 
God, that with w^ell-doing ye may 
put to silence the ignorance of 
foolish men: as free, and not using 
your liberty for a cloak of mali- 
ciousness, but as the servants of 
God. Honour all men. Love the 
brotherhood. Fear God. Honour 
the king. 

The Gospel. St. John xvi. 1 6. 

JESUS said to his disciples, A little 
while, and ye shall not see me ; 
and again, a little while, and ye 
shall see me, because I go to the 
Father. Then said some of his 
disciples among themselves, What 
is this that he saith unto us, A 
little while, and ye shall not see 
Die; and again, a little while, and 
ye shall see me; and, Because I 
go to the Father] They said there- 
fore, What is this that he saith, A 
little while"? we cannot tell what 
he saith. Now Jesus Imew that 
they were desirous to ask him, and 
said imto them. Do ye inquire 
among yourselves of that I said, 
A little w^hile, and ye shall not see 

me ; and again, a little while, and | you, sorrow hath filled your heart, 
yc shall see me ] Verily, verily, I i Nevertheless I tell you the Vrutlu 
55 



^\)z J^ourtf) .^untias after 

The Collect 

ALMIGHTY God, who alon« 
canst order the unruly vnWz 
and affections of sinful men ; G rant 
unto thy people, that they may 
love the thing which thou com- 
mandest, and desire that which 
thou dost promise ; that so, among 
the sundry and manifold changes 
of the world, our hearts may surely 
there be fixed, where true joys are 
to be found ; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle, St. James i. 17. 

EVERY good gift and every per- 
fect gift is from above, and 
cqmeth down from the Father of 
Lights, with whom is no variable- 
ness, neither shadow of turning. 
Of his own will begat he us with 
the V\^ ord of truth, that we should 
be a kind of first-fruits of his crea- 
tures. Wherefore, my beloved bre- 
thren, let every man be swift to 
hear, slow t3 speak, slow to wrath ; 
for the wratK of man worketh not 
the righteousness of God. Where- 
fore lay apart all filthiness and su- 
perfluity of naughtiness, and re- 
ceive with meekness the ingrafted 
Word, which is able to save your 
souls. 

The Gospel, St. John xvi. 5. 

JESUS said unto his discipitjsi 
Now I go my way to Him that 
sent me ; and none of you asketh 
me, Whither go^st thou? But be- 
use I have said these things unto 



THE ASCENSION-DAY. 

rt w expedient fo? jrou that I go I imde tiled "before God and the Ft 
eway : for if I go not away, the ther is this, To visit the fatherl'?fc4 
Comforter will not come unto you ; and w^idows in their affliction, arid 
but if I depart, 1 will send him to keep himself unspotted from th€ 
unto you. And when he i?! come, world. 



he will reprove the world of sin, 
and of righteousness, and of judg- 
ment : of sin, because they believe 
iiot on me; of righteousness, be- 
cause I go to my Father, and ye 
fee me no more ; of judgment, be- 
cause tlie prince of this world is 



The Gospel. St. John xvi. 23. 

VERILY, verily, I say unto you, 
Whatsoever ye shall ask the 
Father in my Name, he will give 
it you. Hitherto have ye asked 
nothing: in my Name : ask, and ye 
shall receive, that your joy may be 



^l^-2f^j1,r^ *'fn?i " i^-se thing haVe spoken 
tX^'^J"'"' ^'^11% -^tT" I unto you in provlrbs: but thl ti.ne 



bear them now. Howbeit, when 
he, the Spirit of Truth is come, he 
will guide you into all truth: for 
he shall not speak of himself , but 
whatsoever he shall hear, that shall 
he speak: and he will show j-ou 
things to come. He shall glorify 
me : for he shall receive of'mine, 
and shall show it unto you. All 
things that the Father 'hath are 
mine : therefore said I, that he 
shall talte of mine, and shall show 
it unto you. 



Mfi) ^untjag after 22astcr. 
The Collect. 

OLORD, from whom all good 
tilings do come ; Grant to us 
thy humble servants, that by thy 
holy inspiration we may think 
those things that are good, and by 
thy merciful guiding may perform 
the same ; through our Lord Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 

The Epistle. St. James i. 22. 

BE ye doers of the Word, and 
not hearers only, deceiving 
your own selves. For if any be a 
nearer of the Word, and not a doer, 
he is like unto a man beholding 
his natural face in a glass : for he 
beholdeth himself, and goeth his 
way, and straightway forgetteth 
what manner of man he was. But 
wiicso looketh into the perfect lav/ 
of liberty, and continueth therein, 
he being not a forgetful hearer, but 
a d<)er of the work, this man shall 
be blessed in his deed. If any mjjn 
among you seem to be religious, 
and bndleth not his tongue, but 
deceiveth his own heart, this man's 
'ri£^ioi3 is \ iin. Pure religion and 



Cometh when I shall no more speak' 
unto you in proverbs, but I shall 
show you plainly of the Father. 
At that day ye shall ask in my 
Name: and I say not unto you, 
that I will pray the Father for you ; 
for the Father himself loveth you, 
because ye have loved m.e, and hare 
believed that I came out from God. 
I came forth from the Father, and 
am come into the world : as:ain, I 
leave the world, and go to the Fa- 
ther. His disciples said unto him, 
Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and 
speakest no proverb. Now are wg 
sure that thou knowest all things, 
and needest not that any man 
should ask thee: by this we believe 
that thou camest forth from God, 
Jesus answered them. Do ye now 
believe 7 Behold, the hour cometh, 
yea, is now come, that ye shall be 
scattered, every man to his own, 
and shall leave ms alone : and yet 
I am not alone, because the Father 
is with me. These things I have 
spoken unto you, that in me ye 
might have peace. In the world 
ye shall have tribulation ; but be 
of good cheer, I have overcome the 
world. 



The Collect. 

GRANT, we beseech thee, A\ 
mighty God, that like as w 
do believe thy only-begotten Sou 
our Lord Jesus Christ to have af»- 
cended into the heavens ; so we 
may also in heart and uiind thither 
ascend, and with him continually 
dwell, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, 
world without end. Amen, 



5Q 



SCNDAY AFTER ASCENSION-DAY. 



Far the Epistle. Actsi. 1. 

'"PHE former treatise have I made, 
J- O Theophilus, of all that Jesus 
began both to do and tearh, until 
the day in which he was taken up, 
after that he through the Holy 
Ghost* had given commandments 
unto the Apostles whom he had 
chosen: to whom also he showed 
himself alive after his passion by 
many infaUible proofs, being seen 
of them forty days, and speaking 
of the things pertaining to the 
Kingdom of^God: and, being as- 
sembled together With them, com- 
manded them that they should not 
depart from Jerusalem, but wait 
for the promise of the Father, 
which, saith he, ye have heard of 
me. For John truly baptized with 
^ater ; but ye shall be baptized 
with the Holy Ghost not many 
days hence. When they therefore 
•were come together, they asked of 
him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this 
time restore again the kinsdom to 
Israeli x\nd he said unto them, It 
is not for you to know the times 
or the seasons, which the Father 
hath put in his own power. But 
ye shall receive power, after that 
the Holy Ghost is come upon you ; 
and 3'e sliall be witnesses unto me 
both in Jerusalem, and in all Ju- 
dea, and in Samaria, and unto the 
uttermost part of the earth. And 
when he had spoken tliese things, 
while they beheld, he was taken 
up : and a^ cloud received him out 
of their sight. And while they 
looked steadfastly toward heaven 
as he went up, behold, two men 
stood by them in white apparel; 
which also said, Ye men of Galilee, 
why stand ye gazing up into hea- 
ven 1 this same Jesus, which is 
Rken up from you into heaven, 
"hall so come in like manner as ye 
have seen him go into heaven. 

The. Gospel. St. Mark xvi. 14. 

JESUS appeared unto the eleven 
as tYi^y sat at meat, and up- 
braided them with their unbelief 
and hardness of heart, ])ecause 
they believed not them which had 
r"p**n hirn after he was risen. And 
he euiid unto themi Go ye into all 



the world, and preach tlie Go^pe! 
to every creature. He that W 
heveth 'and is baptized shall be 
saved; but he that behevetn i.ot 
shall be dammed. And these signa 
shall follow them that believe ; In 
my Name shall they cast out devils; 
they shall speak with new tongues : 
they shall take up serpents; and 
if they drink any deadly thing, it 
shall not hurt tliem ; tliey shall lay 
hands on the sick, and they shaP 
recover. So then after the Lord 
had spoken unto them, he was re- 
ceived up into heaven, and sat on 
the right hand of God. And they 
went forth, and preached every 
v^'here, the Lord working with 
them, and confinning the Word 
with signs following. 



.^uixtiag after ^scension^^tiag. 

The Collect. 

OGOD the King of glory, who 
hast exalted thine only Son 
Jesus Christ with great triumph 
unto thy kingdom m heaven ; Vv'e 
beseech 'thee, leave us not comfort- 
less; but send to us thine Holy 
Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us 
unto the same place whither out 
Saviour Christ is gone before, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and 
the Holy Ghost, one God, world 
without end. Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. iv. 7. 

THE end of all things is at hand\ * 
be ye ttoefore sober, and 
watch unto prayer. And above all 
things have fervent charity among 
yourselves ; for charity shall cover 
the multitude of sins. Use hospi- 
tality one to another witliont grudg- 
ing. As every man h«ath received 
the gift, even so minister the same 
one to another, as good stewards 
of the manifold grace of God. If 
any man speak, let him speak as 
the oracles of God ; if any man 
_^minister, let him do it as of the 
*ability which God giveth ; that 
God in all thinjrs may be glorifir-d 
through Jesus Christ, to whom be 
praise and dc^ninion fo2- ever sud 
ever. Amen. 
67 7» 



A^xflT-SUNDAY. 



The Gosp I. St. John xv. 26, and 
part of chap. xvi. 

WHEN the Comforter is come, 
whom I will send unto you 
from the Fatlier, even the Spirit of 



guage. And they were all amazwi, 
and marvelled, saying one to an- 
otlier. Behold, are not all these 
wliich speak. Galileans'? And how 
hear we every man in our own 



Truth, which proceedeth from the I tongue, wherein we were born? 



Father, he shall testify of me. And 
ye also shall bear witness, because 
ye have been with me from the be- 
ginnins:. These things have I spo- 
ker unto you, that ye should not 
be offended. They shall put you 
OTit of the syna2:ogues: yea, *tlie 
time cometh, that whosoever Idlleth 
you will think that he doeth God 
service. And these thinirs will they 
do unto you, because they have not 
known the Father, nor me. But 
these things have I told you, that 
when the time shall come, ye may 
remember that I told you of them. 



The Collect. 

OGOD, who as at this time didst 
teach the hearts of thy faithful 
people, by sending to them the Wzhi 
of thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the 
same Spirit to have a right judg- 
ment in all things, and evermore to 
rejoice in his holy comfort ; through 
the merits of Christ Jesus our Sa- 
viour, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee, in the unity of the'same Spi- 
rit, one God, world without end. 
Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts ii. 1. 

WHEN the day of Pentecost 
was fully come, they were all 
with one accord in one place. And 
suddenly there came a sound from 
heaven as of a rushing mighty 
wind, and it filled all the house 
where they were sitting. And there 

appeared unto them cloven tongues ! and said unto him. If a man lovo 
like as of fire, and it sat upon each j me, he will keep my woixls ; and 
of them. And they were all filled I my Father will love him, and we 
with the Holy Ghost, and began to | v/ill come unto him. and make onr 
epeak with other tongues, as the \ abode with him. He that loveth 
Spirit gave them utterance. And ! me not, keepeth not my sayings; 
there were dwelling at Jerusalem j and the word which ye hear' is nol 
Jews, devout men, out of every mine, but the Father's which sent 
nation under heaven. Now when i me. These things have I spoken 
this was noised abroad, the multi- j unto you, being yet present with 
tude came together, and were con- i you. But the Comforter, w^hich is 
founded, because that every man the Holy Ghost, whom the Father 
heard them speak in his own Ian- \ will seiid in my Name, he shhU 
58 



Parthians. and Medes, and Elam- 
ites. and^the dwellers in Mesopo- 
tamia, and in Judea, and Cappa- 
docia, in Pontus, and Asia. Phr>'gia, 
and Pamphylia, in Esypt, and in 
the parts of Lybia about CjTene^ 
and strangers of Rome, Jews ana 
Proselytes". Cretes and Arabian •^j 
we do hear ihem speak in our 
tongues the wonderful works of 
God. 

The Gospel. St. John xiv. 15. 

JESUS said unto his disciples, If 
ye love me, keep my command- 
ments. And I will pray the Father, 
and he shall give yoi] another Com- 
forter, that he may abide with you 
for ever; even the Spirit of Truth, 
whom the world cannot receive, 
because it seeth him not, neither 
knoweth him : hut ye know him : 
for he dwelleth with you, and shall 
be in you. I will not leave you 
comfortless; I will come to you. 
Yet a little while, and the world 
seeth me no more ; but ye see me : 
because I live, ye shall live also. At 
that day ye shall know that I am 
in my Father, and ye in me, and I 
in you. He tliat hath my com- 
mandments, and keepeth them, he 
it is that loveth me; and he that 
loveth me shall be loved of my 
Father, and I v/iU love him, an3 
will manifest myself to him. Ju- 
das saith unto him, (not Iscariot) 
Lord, how is it that thou wij{ 
manifest thyself unto us, and not 
unto the world? Jesus answered 



MONDAY IN WHITSUN-WEEK. 



teach you all things, and bring all 
things to your remembrance, what- 
poever I have said unto you. Peace 
I leave with you, my peace I give 
unto you: not as the world giveth, 
give I \mto you Let not your heart 
be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 
Ye have heard how I said unto 
you. I go away, and come again 
unto you. If ye loved me, ye 
would rejoice, because I said, I go 
unto the Father: for my Father is 
greater than I. And now I have 
told you before it come to pass, 
that, when it is come to pass, ye 
miirht beheve. Hereafter I will not 
talk much with you : for the prince 
of this world cometh, and hath no- 
thing in me. But that the world 
may know that I love the Father ; 
and as the Father gave me com- 
mandment, even so I do. 



The Collect 

OGOD, who as at this time didst 
teach the hearts of thy faithful 
people, by sending to them the light 
of thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the 
<ame Spirit to have a right judg- 
ment in all things, and evermore to 
rejoice in his holy comfort ; through 
the merits of Christ Jesus our Sa- 
viour, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee, in the unity of the same Spi- 
rit, one God, world without end. 
Amen, 

For the Epistle, Acts x. 34. 

THEN Peter opened his mouth, 
and said, Of a truth I perceive 
that God is no respecter of persons ; 
but in every nation he that feareth 
him, and worketh righteousness, is 
accepted with him. The Word 
wliich God sent unto the children 
of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus 
Christ, (he is Lord of all,) that 
Word, I say, ye know, which was 
pubhshed tliroughout aU Judea, 
and be^an from'Gahlee, after the 
baptism which John preached ; 
how God anointed Jesus of Naza- 
reth with the Holy Ghost and with 
power : who went about doing 
good, and healing all that were 
oppressed of the devil ; for God 
was vrj.h him. And A^e are wi! 



nesses of all things whxh he dU] 
both in the land of the Jews, and 
in Jerusalem ; whom they s!ew 
and hanged on a tree. Him God 
raised up the third day, and showed 
him openly, (not to all tho people, 
but unto witnesses chosen before 
of God, even to us, who did eat 
and drink with him,) after he rose 
from the dead. And he command- 
ed us to preach unto the people, 
and to testify that it is he which 
was ordained of God to be the 
Judge of quick and dead. To Jiim 
give all the Prophets witness, that 
through his Name whosoever be- 
lieveth in him shall receive remis- 
sion of sins. While Peter yet spake 
these words, the Holy Ghost fell 
on all them which heard the word. 
And they of the circumcision which 
believed were astonished, as many 
as came with Peter, because that 
on the Gentiles also was poiured 
out the gift of the Holy Ghost, 
For they heard them speak with 
tongues, and magnify God. Then 
answered Peter, Can any man 
forbid water, that these should not 
be baptized, which have received 
the Holy Ghost as well as we] 
And he commanded them to be 
baptized in the Name of the Lord. 
Then prayed they him to tarry 
certain days. 

The Gospel. St. John iii. 16. 

GOD so loved the world, that he 
gave his only -begotten Son, 
that whosoever believeth in him 
should not perish, but have ever- 
lasting life. For God sent not his 
Son into the world to condemn the 
world; but that the world through 
him might be saved. He that be- 
lieveth on him is not condemned; 
but he that believeth not is con- 
demned already, because he hath 
not believed in the Name of the 
only-begotten Son of God. And 
this is the condemnation, that light 
is come into the world, and men 
loved darkness rather than light, 
because their deeds were evil. For 
every one that doeth evil hateth 
the light, neither cometh to the 
light, lest his deeds should be re- 
proved. But he that doeth tiutii 
cometh to the light, that hiu deodJ 



Tl\INITY-SUNDAY. 



may be made manifest, that they 
are wrought in God. 

Cxi^sliag In ^Utsxin^\Btz^ 
The Colled. 

OGOD, who as at this time 
didst teach the hearts of thy 
faitliful people, by sending; to them 
the Jight of thy Holy Spirit; Grant 
us by' the same Spirit to have a 
right judgment in all things, and 
evermore to rejoice in his holy 
comfort ; through the merits of 
Christ jesus our Saviour, who 
liveth and reign eth with thee, in 
the unity of the same Spirit, one 
God, world without end. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts viii. 14. 

WHEN the Apostles which were 
at Jerusalem heard that Sa- 
maria had received the word of 
God, they sent unto them Peter 
and John : Who, when they vv ere 
com.e down, prayed for them, tliat 
they might receive the Holy Ghost. 
(For as' yet he was fallen upon 
none of them ; only they were 
baptized in the Name of the Lord 
Jesus.) Then laid they their hands 
on them, and they received the 
Holy Ghost. 

The Gospel. St. John x. 1. 
"TrERILY, verily, I say unto you, 
V He tbat entereth not by the 
door into the sheepfold, but climb- 
eth up some other way, tlie same 
is a thief and a robber. But he 
that entereth in by the door is the 
shepherd of the sheep. To him 
the porter openeth ; and the sheep 
hear his voice ; and he calleth his 
own sheep by nam.e, and leadeth 
them out. And when he putteth 
forth his own sheep, he goeth be- 
fore them, and the sheep follow 
him ; for they know his voice. 
And a stranger will they not fol- 
low, but will flee from "him ; for 
they know not the voice of stran- 
gers. This parable spake Jesus 
unto them ; but they understood 
not what things they were which 
he spake unto them'. Then said 
■Jesp.s Qnto them again, Verily 



camiC before me are thievey inc 
robbers ; but the sheep did not nr-ap 
them. I am the door; by rue if 
any man enter in, he shall "!>e 
saved, and shall go in and out. and 
find pasture. The thief cometh not, 
but for to steal, and to kill, and to 
destroy : I am come that they might 
have life, and that they mighl 
have it more abundantly. 



The Colled. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who hast given unto us 
thy ser^'ants grace, by the confes- 
sion of a true faith, to acknowledge 
the glory of the eternal Trinity, 
and in the power of the Divine 
Majesty to worship the Unity ; \\e 
beseech thee that thou wouldest 
l:eep us steadfast in this faith, 
and evermore defend us from all 
adversities, who livest and reign- 
est, one God, world without end 
Amen. 

For the Epistle. Rev. iv. l. 

A FTER this I looked, and be* 
hold, a door was opened in 
heaven : and the first voice which 
I heard was as it were of a trum- 
pet talking with me; which said. 
Come up hither, and I will show 
thee things '^aich must be here- 
after. And immcdiatel}^ I was in 
the Spirit : and behold, a throne 
was set in heaven, and One sat on 
the throne. And He that sat was to 
look upon like a jasper and a sar- 
dine stone: and there was a rain- 
bow round about the throne, in 
sight like unto an emerald. And 
round about the throne were four 
and twenty seats : and upon the 
seats I saw four and tv\'enty elders 
sitting, clothed in white raiment; 
and they had on their heads crowns 
of gold. And out of the throne pro- 
ceeded lightnings, and thunderins;s, 
and voices. And there were seven 
lamps of fire burning before the 
throne, which are the seven Spirits 
of God. And before the throne 
there was a sea of glass like unto 
crystal: and in the midst of tlie 



venly, I say unto you, I am the I throne, and round about the throne, 
of the sheep. kl\ that ever were four beasts full of eyes before 
60 



THE FIRST SUNDA 

and behind. And the first beast 
wes like a lion, and the second 
beast like a calf, and the third 
beast had a face as a man, and the 
fourth beast was like a flying eagle. 
And the fonr beasts had each of 
them six wings about him ; and 
tliey were full of eyes within ; and 
they rest not day and nisht, saying, 
Hoiy, holy, holy, Lord God Al- 
mignty, which was, and is, and is to 
iJorne. And when those beasts give 
glory, and honour, and thanks to 
Him that sat on the throne, who 
liveth for ever and ever, the four 
and twenty elders fall down before 
Him that sat on the throne, and 
worship Him that liveth for ever 
and ever, and cast their crowns 
before the throne, saying. Thou art 
worthy, Lord, to receive glory, 
and honour, and power; for thou 
hast created all things, and for 
thy pleasure they are, and were 
created. 

The Gospel. St. John iii. 1. 

THERE was a man of the Pha- 
risees, named Nicodemus, a 
ruler of the Jews : the same came 
to Jesus by night, and said unto 
him, Rabbi, we know that thou art 
a teacher come from God: for no 
man can do these miracles that 
thou doest, except God be with 
him. Jesus answered and said 
unto him. Verily, verily, I say unto 
thee. Except a man be bom again, 
he cannot see the Kingdom of God. 
Nicodemus saith unto him, How 
can a man be born when he is 
old ! can he enter the second time 
into his mothers womb, and be 
bom 1 Jesus answered. Verily, 
verily, I say unto thee, Except a 
man be bom of water and of the 
Spirit, he cannot enter into the 
Kingdom of God. That wliich is 
born of the flesh is flesh ; and that 
which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 
Marvel not that I said unto thee, 
Ye must be bom asrain. The wind 
bloweth where it listeth, and thou 
hear est the sound thereof, but 
canst not tell whence it cometh, 
end whither it goeth: so is every 
one that is born of the Spirit. Ni- 
codemus answered and said unto 
him, Hfl"w can these things bel 



Sf AFTER TRINITY. 

Jesus answered and said unto hiiD. 
Art thou a master of Israel, ana 
knowest not these things'? Verily, 
verily, I say unto thee, We speak 
that we do know, and testify that 
we have seen ; and ye receive not 
our witness. If I have told you 
earthly things, and ye believe not, 
how shall ye believe, if I tell you 
of heavenlj' things'? And no mnn 
hath ascended up to r^eaven, but 
he that came down from heaven, 
even the Son of Man which is in 
heaven. And as Moses lifted up 
the serpent in the wilderness, even 
so must the Son of Man be lifted 
up ; that v^hoso^ver believeth in 
him should noi perish, but have 
eternal life. 



STlje JFfrst ^untrni? after Exnilt^. 

The Collect 

OGOD, the strength of aU those 
who put their trast in thee; 
Mercifully accept our prayers : and 
because, through the weakness of 
our mortal nature, we can do no 
erood thing without thee, grant us 
the help of thy grace, that in keep^- 
ing thy commandments we may 
please thee, both in will and deed; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 St. John iv. 7. 

BELOVED, let us love one an- 
other; for love is of God, and 
every one that loveth is born of 
God, and knoweth God. He that 
loveth not knoweth not God ; for 
God is love. In this was manifest- 
ed the love of God toward us, be- 
cause that God sent his only-be- 
gotten Son into the world, that we 
might live through him. Herein fs 
love, not that we loved God, but 
that he loved us, and sent his Son 
to be the propitiation for our sins. 
Beloved, if God so loved us, we 
ought also to love one another. 
No man hath seen God at any 
time. If we love one another, God 
dwelleth in us, and his love is per- 
fected in us. Hereby know we that 
we dwell in him, and he in us; 
because he hath given us of his 
Spirit. And we have seen and do 
testify that the Father sent the Sod 



THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 



to 1>€ the Saviour of the world. 

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus 
is the Son of God, God dwelleth in 
him, and he in God. And we have 
known and believed the love that 
God hath to us. God is love ; and 
he that dwelleth in love dwelleth 
in God, and God in him. Herein 
is our love made perfect, that we 
may have boldness in the day of 
judgment; because as he is, so are 
we in this world. There is no 
fear in love ; but perfect love cast- 
eth out fear : because fear hath 
torment. He that feareth is not 
made perfect in love. We love him, 
because he first loved us. If a man 
say, I love God, and hateth his 
brother, he is a liar: for he that 
loveth not his brother whom he 
hath seen, how can he love God 
whom he hath not seen 1 And this 
commandment have we from him. 
That he who loveth God love his 
brother also. 

The Gv^pel. St. Luke xvi. 19. 

THERE was a certain rich man, 
which was clothed in purple 
and fine linen, and fared sumptu- 
ously every day. And there wv 
s certain beggar named Lazarus, 
which was laid at his grate, full of 
sores, and desiring to be fed with 
the crumbs which fell from the 
rich man's table : moreover the 
^Dgs came and licked his sores. 
And it came to pass, that the beg- 
gar died, and was carried by the 
angels into Abraham's bosom. The 
rich man also died, and was buried ; 
and in hell he lifted up his eyes, 
being in torments, and seeth Abra- 
ham" afar off, and Lazarus in his 
bosom. And he cried and said, 
Father Abraham, have mercy on 
me, and send Lazarus, that he may 
dip the tip of his finger in water, 
an(? cool my tongue ; for I am tor- 
mented in this flame. But Abra- 
ham said. Son, remember that thou 
in thy lifetime receivedst thy good 
things, and likewise Lazarus evil 
things; but now he is comforted, 
end thou art tormented. And be- 
side all this, between us and you 
there is a great sulf fixed: so that 
they which would pass from hence 
to you cannot ; neither can they 



pass to us, that would come from 
thence. Then he said, I pray thee 
therefore, father, that thou wouldest 
send him to my fathers house : for 
I have five brethren ; that he may 
testify unto them, lest they also 
come into this place 7f torment 
Abraham saith unto him. They 
have Moses and the Prophets : let 
them hear them. And he said, 
Nay, father Abraham; but if one 
went unto them from the dead, 
they will repent. And he said 
unto him, If they hear not Moses 
and the Prophets, neither will they 
be persuaded though one rose from 
the dead. 



^\)z Seccittr ^Suutias after 

The Collect 

OL R D, who never failest to 
help and govern those whom 
thou dost bring up in thy steadfast 
fear and love ; Keep us, we beseech 
thee, under the protection of thy 
good providence, and make us to 
have a perpetual fear and love of 
thy holy Na:me ; through Jesufl 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 
The Epistle. 1 St. John iii. 13. 

MARVEL not, my brethren, if 
the world hate you. We know 
that we have passed from death 
unto life, because we love the bre- 
thren. He that loveth not his bro- 
ther abideth in death. Whosoever 
hateth his brother is a murderer: 
and ye know that no murderer hath 
eternal life abiding in him. Here- 
by perceive we the love of God. 
because he laid down his life for 
us: and we ought to lay down our 
lives for the brethren. But whoso 
hath this world's good, and seeth 
his brother have need, and shutteth 
up his bowels of compassion from 
him. how dwelleth the love of God 
in himT 'My little children, let 
us not love in word, neither in 
tongue ; but in deed and in tmth. 
And hereby we know that we are 
of the truth, and shall assure our 
hearts before him. For if our 
heart condemn us, God is greater 
than our heart, and knoweth all 
things. Beloved, if our heart con* 
demn us not, thea have we confl- 



THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 



df»nce toward God. And whatso- 
ever we ask, we receive of him, be- 
cause we keep his commandments, 
and do those things that are pleas- 
ing in his sight. And tliis is his 
commandment, That we should 
believe on the Name of his Son 
Jesus Christ, and love one another, 
as he gave us commandment. And 
he that l:eepeth his commandments 
dwelleth in him, and he in him. 
And hereby we know that he abid- 
eth in us, by the Spirit which he 
hath given us. 
The Gospel. St. Luke xiv. 16. 

A CERTAIN man made a great 
supper, and bade many; and 
sent his servant, at supper-time to 
say to them that v/ere bidden. 
Come, for all things are now ready. 
And they all with one consent be- 
gan to niake excuse. The first said 
unto him, I have bought a piece of 
ground, and I must needs go and 
Bee it ; I pray thee have me ex- 
cused. And another said, I have 
bought five yoke of oxen, and I go 
to prove them; I pray thee have 
me excused. And another said, I 
have married a wife, and therefore 
^ cannot come. So that servant 
came, and showed his lord these 
things. Then the master of the 
house being angry said to his ser- 
vant, Go out quickly into the streets 
.md lanes of the city, and bring in 
hither the poor, and the maimed, 
and the halt, and the blind. And 
the servant said. Lord, it is done 
as thou hast commanded, and yet 
there is room. And the lord said 
unto the servant, Go out into the 
highways and hedges, and compel 
them to come in, that my house 
may be filled. For I say unto you, 
that none of those men which were 
bidden shall taste of my supper. 



€n;e ^^)lxt^ .Suntia^ after STrinitj) 
The CoLlecU 

OLORD, we beseech thee merci- 
fully to hear us ; and grant that 
we, to when thou hast given an 
hearty desire to pray, may, by thy 
mighty aid. be defended and com- 
forted in all dangers and adversi- 
ties; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
£Lmen. 



The Epistle. 1 St. Pet. v. 6. 

ALL of you be subject one to an- 
other, and be clothed with hu- 
mility : for God resisteth the proud, 
and giveth grace to the humble. 
Humble yourselves therefore under 
the mighty hand of God, that he 
may exalt you in due time ; casting 
all your care upon him, for he caretn 
for you. Be sober, be vigilant; be- 
cause your adversary the devil, 
as a roaring lion, walketh about, 
seeking whom he may devour: 
whom resist steadfast in the faith, 
knowing that the same afflictions 
are accomplished in your brethren 
that are in the world. But the God 
of all grace, who hath called us unto 
his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, 
after that ye have suffered a while, 
make you perfect, stablish, strength- 
en, settle you. To him be glory and 
dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 

The Gospel. St. Luke xv. 1. 
'l^HEN drew near unto him all 
the publicans and sinners for 
to hear him. And the Pharisees and 
Scribes murmured, saying, This 
man receiveth sinners, and eateth 
w^ith them. And he spake this 
parable unto them, saying. What 
man of you having an hundred 
sheep, if he lose one of them, doth 
not leave the ninety and nine in 
the wilderness, and go after that 
which is lost, until he find it 1 And 
when he hath found it, he layeth it 
on his shoulders, rejoicing. And 
when he cometh home, he calleth 
together his friends and neigh- 
bours, saying unto them. Rejoice 
with me ; for I have found my sheep 
which was lost. I say unto you, 
that likewise joy shall be in heaven 
over one siimer that repenteth, 
more than over ninety and nine 
just persons, which need no re- 
pentance. Either what woman 
having ten pieces of silver, if she 
lose one piece, doth not light a 
candle, and sweep the house, and 
seek diligently till she find it '\ And 
when she hath found it, she calleth 
her friends and her neighbours 
together, saying. Rejoice witfi me; 
for I have found the piece which 1 
had lost Likewise, I say unto you» 



63 



THE FIFTH SUNDJ 

There is joy in the presence of the 
Angels or God over one sinner that 
repenteth. 

STije jFourtt) Suittiag after 

The Collect, 

OGOD, the protector of all that 
trust in thee, without whom 
nothing is stron?, nothing is holy; 
Increase and multiply upon us thy 
mercy ; that, thou beins: our ruler 
and guide. Ave may so pass through 
tilings temporal, that we finally 
lose not the things eternal. Grant 
this, heavenly Father, for Jesus 
Christ's sake our Lord. Amen, 
The Epistle. Rom. viii. 18. 

I RECKON that the sufferings of 
this present time are not worthy 
to be compared with the glory 
which shall be revealed in us. For 
the earnest expectation of the crea- 
ture waiteth for the manifestation 
of the sons of God. For the crea- 
ture was made subject to vanity, 
not willingly, but by reason of Hiin 
who hath subjected the same, in 
hope, because the creature itself 
also shall be delivered from the 
bondage of corruption into the glo- 
rious liberty of the children of God. 
For we know that the whole crea- 
tion groaneth and travaileth in pain 
together until now. And not only 
they, but ourselves also, which have 
the first-fruits of the Spirit, even we 
ourselves groan within ourselves, 
waiting for the adoption, to wit, the 
redemption of our body. 

The Gospel. St. Luke vi. 36. 

BE 3'e therefore merciful, as your 
Father also is merciful. Judge 
not, and ye shall not be judged: 
condemn hot, and ye shall not be 
condemned: forgive, and ye shall 
be forgiven : give, and it shall be 
given unto you ; good measure, 
pressed down, and shaken together, 
and running over, shall men give 
into your bosom. For with the 
same measure that ye mete withal 
it shall be measured to you again. 
And he spake a parable unto them. 
Can the blind lead the blind] shall 
they not both fall into the ditch 1 
The disciple is not above his raas- 



Y AFTER TRINITY. 

ter ; but every one that is perfect 
shall be as hi» master. And why 
beholdest thou the mote that is in 
thy brother's eye, but perceiA'esI 
not the beam that is in thine own 
eye 7 Either how canst thou say to 
thy brother, Brother, let me pull 
out the mote that is in thine eye, 
vv'hen thou thyself beholdest not the 
beam that is in thine own eye? 
Thou hypocrite, cast out first 'the 
beam out of thine own eye, and 
then shalt thou see clearly to pull 
out the mote that is in thy brother's 
eye. 



^\)z MiVi) <Suntia» after STrf* 
nftj>. 

The Collect, 

GRANT, Lord, we beseech 
thee, that the course of this 
world may be so peaceably ordered 
by thy governance, that thy Church 
may joyfully serve thee in all godly 
quietness ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle, 1 St. Pet. iii. 8. 

BE ye all of one mind, having 
compassion one of another; 
love as brethren, be pitiful, be cour- 
teous; not rendering evil for evil, 
or railing for railing ; but contrari- 
wise, blessing, knowing that ye are 
thereunto called, that ye should in- 
herit a blessing. For he that will 
love life, and see good days, let him 
refrain his tongue from evil, and 
his lips that they speak no guile : 
let him eschew evil, and do good ; 
let him seek peace, and ensue it. 
For the eyes of the Lord are over 
the righteous, and his ears are open 
unto their prayers : but the face of 
the Lord is against them that do 
evil. And who is he that will harm 
you, if ye be followers of that which 
is good? But and if ye suffer fo7 
righteousness' sake, happy are ye: 
and be not afraid of their terror, 
neither be troubled; but san^^ify 
the Lord God in your hearts. 

The Gospel. St. Luke v. 1. 

IT came to pa.ss, that, as the peo- 
ple pressed upon him to hotu 
the Word of God, he stood by the 
lake of Gennesaret, and saw two 



THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 



ships standing by the lake ; but 
tlie* fishermen were gone out of 
them, and were washing their nets. 
And he entered into one of the 
ships, which was ^-imon's, and 
prayed him that he would thrust 
out a little from the land. And he 
sat down, and taught the people 
out of the ship. Now, w^hen he 
had left speaking, he said unto Si- 
mon, Launch out into the deep, 
and let down your nets for a 
draught. And Simon answering 
said unio him. Master, we have 
toiled ail the night, and have taken 
ROtliing; nevertheless at thy word 
I will let down the net. And when 
they had this done, they enclosed a 
great multitude of fishes ; and their 
net brake. And they beckoned un- 
to their partners, which were in the 
other ship, that they should come 
and help them. And they came, 
and filled both the ships, so that 
they began to sink. When Simon 
Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus" 
knees, saying. Depart from me ; 
for I am a sinful man, Lord. 
For he was astonished, and all that 
were with him. at the draught of 
the fishes which they had taken; 
and so was also James, and John, 
the sons of Zebedee, which were 
partners with Simon. And Jesus 
said unto Simon, Fear not; from 
lienceforth thou shalt catch men. 
And when they had brought their 
ships to land, they forso jk ail, and 
followed him. 

Sr^ie Sf):tl) «Sun"Da2 after ^xU 

The Collect 

OGOD, who hast prepared for 
those v>^ho love thee such good 
things as pass man's understand- 
ins: ; Pour into our hearts such love 
toward thee, that we, loving thee 
above all things, may obtain thy 
promipcs, which exceed all that we 
can desire ; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen 

The Epistle. Rom. vi. 3. 

KNOAV ye not, that so many of 
us as were baptized into Jesus 
Christ were baptized into his death 1 



Christ was raised up from the dead 
by the glory of the Father, even so 
we also should walk in newness 
of life. For if we have been planv 
ed together in the likeness of his 
death, we shall be also in the like- 
ness of his resurrection : knowing 
this, that our old man is crucified 
with him, that the body of sin 
might be destroyed, that hencefort'i 
we should not* serve sin. For he 
that is dead is freed from sin. Now 
if we he dead with Christ, we be- 
lieve that w^e shall also live with 
him : knowing that Christ being 
raised from the dead dieth no more; 
death hath no more dominion over 
him. For in that he died, he died 
unto sin once ; but in that he liveth, 
he liveth unto God. Likewise 
reckon ye also yourselves to be 
dead indeed unto sin, but alive un- 
to God through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. v. 20. 

JESUS said unto his disciples* 
Except your righteousness shall 
exceed the righteousness of the 
Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in 
no case enter into the Kingdom of 
heaven. Ye have heard that it wag 
said by them of old time, Thou 
shalt not kill ; and whosoever shall 
kill shall be in danger of the judg- 
ment. But I say unto you, That 
whosoever is angry with his brother 
without a cause shall be in danger 
of the judgment: and whosoever 
shall say to his brother, Raca, shall 
be in danger of the council: but 
whosoever shall say, Thou fool, 
shall be in danger of hell-fire. 
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to 
the altar, and there rememberc^t 
that thy brother hath aught agains t 
thee, leave there thy gift before the 
altar, and go thy way; first be re- 
conciled to thy brother, and then 
come and offer thy gift. Agree with 
thine adversary quickly, whiles 
thou art in the way with nim ; lest 
at any time the adversary dehver 
thee to the judsre, and the judge 
deliver thee to the oflScer, and thou 
be cast into prison. Verily I say 
unto thee, Thou shalt by no mean? 
come out thence, till thou haet paid 



Therefore we are buried with him 

by baptism in*o death ; that like as I the uttermost farthing. 

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THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 



EJe Sebentlj ^untia^ after 

The Colled. 

}♦ ORD of aJl power and mi^ht, 
-'who art the author and giver 
of all good things; Graft in our 
hearts the love of thy Name, in- 
crease us in true religion, nourish 
Ut5 with all goodness, and of thy 
^reat mercy keep us in the same ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
At n 671. 

The Epistle. Rom. vi. 19. 
T SPEAK after the manner of 
men, because of the infirmity of 
your flesh : for as ye have yielded 
your members servants to unclean- 
ness and to iniquity, unto iniquity ; 
even so now yield your members 
servants to righteousness, unto ho- 
liness. For when ye w^ere the ser- 
vants of sin, ye were free from 
righteousness. What fruit had ye 
then in those things whereof ye 
are now ashamed 1 for the end of 
those things is death. But now be- 
ing made free from sin, and become 
servants to God, ye have your fruit 
tinto holiness, and the end ever- 
lasting life. For the wages of sin 
is death; but the gift of God is 
eternal life thi-ough Jesus Christ our 
Lord. 

The Gospel. St. Mark viii. 1 . 

IN those days the multitude being 
very great, and having nothing 
to eat, Jesus called his disciples 
unto him, and saith unto them, I 
have compassion on the multitude, 
because they have now been with 
me three days, and have nothing 
to eat: and if I send them away 
fasting to their own houses, tliey 
will faint by the w^ay ; for divers 
of them came from far. And his 
disciples answered him. From 
whence can a man satisfy these 
men with bread here in the'wilder- 
nessl And he asked them, How 
many loaves have ye 1 And they 
said. Seven. And he commanded 
the people to sit down on the 
ground : and he took the seven 
loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, 
«ind gave to his disciples to set be- 
fore them ; and they did set them 
before the people. And they had 
1 few small flashes 

68 



and commanded to set them a!sc 
before them. So they did eat, aiiii 
were filled : and they took up of 
the broken meat that was left, 
seven baskets. And they that had 
eaten were about four thousand. 
And he sent them away. 



Site SEffltiti) ^untiao after 

The Colled. 

OGOD, whose never-faihng pio- 
vidence ordereth all things bot'i 
in heaven and earth; We humbly 
beseech thee to put away from us 
all hurtful things, and to give us 
those things which are profitable 
for us; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epwfle. Rom. viii. 12. 

BRETHREN, we are debtors, not 
to the flesh, to live after the 
flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, 
ye shall die ; but if ye through the 
Spirit do mortify the deeds of the 
body, ye shall live. For as many 
as are led by the Spirit of God, 
they are the sons of God. For ye 
have not received the spirit of bond- 
age again to fear ; but ye have re- 
ceived the Spirit of adoption, where- 
by we cry, Abba, Father. The 
Spirit itself beareth witness with 
our spirit, that we are the children 
of God. And if children, then 
heirs ; heirs of God, and joint-heira 
with Christ ; if so be that we sulrer 
with him, that we may be also glo- 
rified together. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. vii. 15, 

BEWARE of false prophets, 
which come to you in sheep's 
clothing, but inwardly they are 
ravening wolves. Ye shall'know 
them by their fruits. Do men gather 
grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles ? 
Even so every good tree bringeth 
forth good fruit ; but a corrupt tree 
bringeth forth evil fruit. A good 
tree cannot bring forth evil fru't, 
neither can a corrupt tree bring 
forth good fruit. Everj'' tree that 
bringeth not forth good fruit, is 
hewn down, and cast into the fire. 
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall 
know them. Not every one tliaf. 
saith unto me. Lord, Lord, shr-li 
8Jid he blessed, enter into the Kingdom of heaven : 



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The Gospel. St. Luke xvi. 



3 at he that doeth the will of my 
F^ither which is in heaven. 

Z^z mm ^untia^ after ^xU 
nttD. 

The Collect 
( ^ RANT to us. Lord, we heseech 
^ thee, the spirit to think and do 
always such things as are right; 
|}iat we, who cannot do any thing 
that is good without thee, may hy 
tliee be enabled to live according to 
thy will ; through Jeeus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. ICor. x. 1. 

BRETHREN, I would not that 
ye should be ignorant, how that 
all our fathers were under the 
cloud, and all passed through the 
sea; and were all baptizea unto 
Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 
and did all eat the same spiritual 
meat ; and did all drink the same 
spiritual drink ; (for they drank of 
that spiritual Rock that followed 
them, and that Rock was Christ.) 
But with many of them God was 
not well pleased; for they vfere 
overthrown in the wilderness. Now 
these things were our examples, to 
the intent we should not lust after 
evil things, as they also lusted. 
Neither be ye idolaters, as were 
some of them; as it is ^^Titten, 
The people sat down to eat and 
drink, and rose up to play. Neither 
let us commit fornication, as some 
of them committed, and fell in one 
day three and twenty thousand. 
Neither let us tempt Christ, as some 
of them also tempted, and were 
destroyed of serpents. Neither mur- 
mur ye, as some of them also mur- 
mured, and were destroyed of the 
destroj-er. Now all these things 
happened unto them for ensamples : 
ind they are written for our admo- 
fiition, upon whom the ends of the 
ivorld are come. Wherefore let 
him that thinketh he standeth take 
heed lest he fall. There hath no 
iemptation taken you but such as 
is common to man : but God is 
faithful, who will not suffer you to 
t)e tempted above that ye are able; 
but will with the temptation also 
make a way to escape, that ye may 
be able *o bear it. 



JESUS said unto his disciples, 
There was a certain rich man 
which had a steward ; and the samo 
was accused unto him that he had 
wasted his goods. And he called 
him, and said unto him, How is it 
that I hear this of thee 1 give an 
account of thy stewardship; for 
thou mayest be no longer steward. 
Then the steward said within him- 
self. What shall I dol for my lord 
taketh away from me the steward- 
ship: I cannot dig; to beg I am 
ashamed. I am resolved what to 
do, that, when I am put out of the 
stewardship, they may receive me 
into their houses. So he called 
every one of his lord's debtors unto 
him, and said unto the first, How 
much owest thou unto my lordi 
And he said, An hundred measures 
of oil. And he said unto him, 
Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, 
and write fifty. Then said he to 
another, And how much owest 
thou 1 And he said, An hundred 
measures of wheat. And he said 
unto him, Take thy bill, and write 
fourscore. And the lord commend- 
ed the unjust steward, because he 
had done wisely : for the children 
of this world are in their generation 
wiser than the children of light. 
And I say unto you. Make to your" 
selves friends of the mammon of 
unrighteousness; that, when ye 
fail, they may receive you into 
everlasting habitations. 



tE\)Z Scntt) ^untiaj after 

The Collect. 

LET thy merciful ears, Lord, 
be open to the prayers of thy 
humble servants; and that they 
may obtain their petitions make 
them to ask such things as shall 
please thee; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 Cor. xii. 1. 

CONCERNING spiritual gifts, 
brethren, I would not have you 
ignorant. Ye know that ye were 
Gentiles, carried away unto these 
dumb idols, even as ye were led. 
Wherefore I give you to under- 
stand that no man speaking by the 



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S pirit of God calleth Jesus accursed; 
end that no man can say that 
Jesus is the Lord, but by the Hoiy 
Ghost. Now there are diversities 
of gifts, but the same Spirit. And 
there are differences of administra- 
tions, but the same Lord. And 
there are diversities of operations, 
bill it is the same God which work- 
eth all in all. But the manifesta- 
tion of the Spirit is given to every 
man to profit withal. For to one 
is given, by the Spirit, the word of 
wisdom ; to another, the word of 
knowledge, by the same Spirit ; to 
another, faith, by the same Spirit; 
to another, the gifts of healing, by 
the same Spirit; to another, the 
v-orking of miracles; to another, 
prophecy; to another, discerning 
of spirits ; to another, divers kinds 
of tongues ; to another, the inter- 
pretation of tongues. But all these 
worketh that one and the self-same 
Spirit, dividing to every man seve- 
rally as he will. 
The Gospel. St. Luke xix. 41. 

AND when he was come near, 
he beheld the city, and wept 
over it, saying. If thou hadst known, 
even thou, at least in this tliy da,y, 
the things which belong unto thj'' 
peace ! but now they are hid from 
thine eyes. For the days shall 
come upon thee, that thine enemies 
shall cast a trench about thee, and 
compass^hee round, and keep thee 
m on every side, and shall lay thee 
even with the ground, and thy 
children within thee ; and they shall 
not leave in thee one stone upon 
another ; because thou knewest not 
the time of thy visitation. And he 
went into the tem.ple, and began to 
cast out them that sold therein, 
and them that bought ; saying unto 
them, It is v^Titten, My house is the 
house of prayer ; but ye have made 
it a den of thieves. And he taught 
daily in the temple. 



The Colled, 

OGOD, who declarest thy al- 
mighty power chiefly in show- ^ , „ 
ing mercy and pity; Mercifully i of all that I possess. And the 
grant un !;o us such a measure i Publican, sianding afar off, would 



thj- grace, that we, runn Mg tbti 
way of thy commandmer. 5, may 
obtain thy gracious promv^es, and 
be made partakers of thy /.eavenly 
treasure ; through Jesus ijhiist oui 
Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle. 1 Cor. xv. 1. 

BRETHREN, I declare unto yoa 
the Gospel which I preached 
unto you, which also ye have re- 
ceived, and wherein ye stand ; by 
which also ye are saved, if ye 
keep in memory what I preached 
unto you, unless ye have believed 
in vain. For I delivered unto you 
first of all, that which I also re- 
ceived, how that Christ died for our 
sins according to the Scriptures; 
and that he was buried, and that 
he rose again the third day accord- 
ing to the Scriptures; and tliat he 
was seen of Cephas, then of the 
twelve : after that, he was seen of 
above five hundred brethren at 
once; of whom the greater part 
remain unto this present, but some 
are fallen asleep. After that, he 
was seen of James; then of all 
the Apostles. And last of all he 
was seen of me also, as of one born 
out of due time. For I am the least 
of the Apostles, that am not meet 
to be called an Apostle, because I 
persecuted the Church of God. But 
by the grace of God I am what I 
am. : and his grace which v^^as be- 
stowed upon me Avas not in vain; 
but I laboured more abundantly 
than they all; yet not I, but the 
grace of God which was with me. 
Therefore whether it were I or they, 
so we preach, and so ye beheved. 

The Gof^pel. St. Luke xviii. 9. 

JESUS spake this parable unto 
certain which trusted in them- 
selves that they were righteous, and 
despised others: Two men wen! 
up into the temple to pray ; the one 
a Pharisee, and the other a Publi- 
can. The Pharisee stood and 
prayed thus with himself, God, I 
thank thee, that I am not as other 
men are, extortioners, unjust, adul- 
terers, or even as this Publican . I 
fast twice in the week, I give tithes 



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not lift up so much as his eyes 
arito heaven, but smote upon his 
breast, saying, God be merciful to 
Die a sinner 1 I tell you, this man 
went down to his house justified 
rather than the other: for every 
one that exalteth himself shall be 
abased ; and he that humbleth him- 
If sliail be exalted. 



STtoclftf) Suntias after 

The Collect, 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who art always more 
ready to hear than we to pray, and 
art wont lo give more than either 
we desire or deserve ; Pour down 
upon us the abundance of thy 
mercy; forgiving us those things 
whereof our conscience is afraid, 
and giving us those good things 
which we are not worthy to ask, 
but through the merits and media- 
tion of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. 2 Cor. ill. 4. 

SUCH trust have we through 
Christ to God-ward: not that 
we are sufficient of ourselves to 
think any thing as of ourselves ; but 
our sufficiency is of God. Who 
also hath made us able ministers 
of the New Testament; not of the 
letter, but of the spirit: for the 
letter killeth, but the spirit giveth 
life. But if the ministration of 
death, written and engraven in 
stones, was glorious, so that the 
children of Israel could not stead- 
fastly behold the face of Moses for 
the glory of his countenance, which 
glory was to be done away ; how 
shall not the ministration of the 
spirit be rather glorious"? For if 
the ministration of condemnation 
be glory, much more doth the mi- 
nistration of righteousness exceed 
in glory. 

The Gospel. St. f^tark vii. 3 1 . 
TESUS, departing from the coasts 
«' of Tyre and Sidon, came unto 
the Sea of Galilee, through the 
midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 
And they bring unto him one that 
was deat, and had an impediment 
in his speech; and they beseech 
liim to put his hand upon him. 



And he took him aside from tl}€ 
multitude, and put his fingers into 
his ears, and he spit, and touched 
his tongue; and looking up to 
heaven, he sighed, and saith unto 
him, Ephphcitha^ that is. Be opened. 
And straightway his ears were 
opened, and the string of his tongue 
was loosed, and he spake plain. 
And he charged them tliat they 
should tell no man : but the more 
he charged them, so much the more 
a great deal they published it ; and 
were beyond measure astonished, 
saying, He hath done all things 
well; he maketh both the deaf to 
hear, and the dumb to speak. 



^\jz 5rf)irteentt) Suntias after 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY and merciful God, 
of whose only gift it cometh 
that thy faithful people do unto thee 
true and laudable service ; Grant, 
we beseech thee, that we may so 
faithfully serve thee in this life, that 
we fail not finally to attain thy 
heavenly promises; through the 
merits of Jesus Christ our Lord* 
Amen. 

The Epistle. Gal. iii. 16. 

TO Abraham and his seed were 
the promises made. He saith 
not. And to seeds, as of many ; but 
as of one, And to thy seed, which 
is Christ. And this I say. That the 
covenant, that was confirmed before 
of God in Christ, the Law, which 
was four hundred and thirty years 
after, cannot disannul, that it should 
make the promise of none effect 
For if the inheritance be of the 
Law, it is no more of promise ; bul 
God gave it to Abraham by promise. 
Wherefore then serveth the Law? 
It was added because of transgres- 
sions, till the seed should come to 
whom the promise was made ; and 
it was ordained by angels in the 
hand of a mediator. ISow a me- 
diator is not a mediator of one ; but 
God is one. Is the Law then against 
the promises of God 1 God forbid: 
for if there had been a law given 
which could have given life, verily^ 
righteousness should have been by 
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THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 

the Law. But the Scripture hath ! said, He that showed merv'-y or 
concluded all under sin, that the \ him. Then said Jesus unto him 
promise by faith of Jesus Christ i Go, and do thou likewise, 
might be given to them that be- ' 



lieve. 

The Gospel. St. Luke x. 23. 

BLESSED are the eyes which 
see the things that ye see. For 
I tell you, that many prophets and 
kings* have desired to see those 
things which ye see, and have not 
seen them : and to hear those things 



^\)z j^ourtecnti) SuiiXja^ after 

T/ie Collect 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, give unto us the increase 
of faith, hope, and charity; and, 
that we may obtain that which 
thou dost promise, make us to love 



which ye hear, and have n9t heard j that which thou 'dost command; 

^j^^^^^j^ Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

The Epistle, Gal. v. 16. 

I SAY then. Walk in the Spirit, 
and ye shall not fulfil the lust 
of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth 
against the Spirit, and the Spirit 
against the flesh: and these are 
contrary the one to the other; so 
that ye cannot do the things that 
ye would. But if ye be led by the 
Spirit, ye are not under the Law. 
Now the works of the flesh are 
manifest, which are these; adul- 
tery, fornication, uncleanness, las- 
civiousness, idolatry, witchcraft, 
hatred,variance, emulations, wrath, 
strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, 
murders, drunkenness, revellings, 
and such like : of the which I tell 
you before, as I have also told you 
in time past, that they who do 
such things shall not inherit the 
Kingdom of God. But the fruit 
of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, 
long-suffering, gentleness, good- 
ness, faith, meekness, temperance : 
against such there is no law. And 
they that are Christ's have crucified 
the flesh, with the aflections and 
lusts. 



them. And behold, a certain Law- 
yer stood up, and tempted him, 
saying, Master, w^hat shall I do to 
inherit eternal life] He said unto 
him. What is written in the Law ] 
how readest thoul And he an- 
swering said. Thou shalt love the 
Lord thy God with all thy heart, 
and with all thy soul, and with all 
Jiy strength, and with all thy mind; 
and thy neighbour as thyself. And 
he said unto him, Thou hast an- 
swered right: this do, and thou 
shalt live. But he, willing to jus- 
tify himself, said unto Jesus, And 
who is my neighbour 1 And Jesus 
answering, said, A certain man 
went down from Jerusalem to 
Jericho, and fell among thieves, 
which stripped him of his raiment, 
and wounded him, and departed, 
leaving him half dead. And by 
chance there came down a certain 
Priest that way ; and when he saw 
him, he passed by on the other side. 
And likewise a Levite, when he 
was at the place, came and looked 
on him, and passed by on the other 
side. But a certain Samaritan, as 
he journej^ed, came where he was ; 
and when he saw him, he had com- 
passion on him, and went to him, 
and bound up his wounds, pouring 
in oil and wine, and set him on his 
own beast, and brought him to an 
inn, and took care of him. And 
on the morrow, when he departed, 
he took out two pence, and gave 
them to the host, and said unto 
hira, Take care of him ; and what- 
soever thou spendest more, when 
I come again, I will repay thee. 
^^•'hich now o^" these three, thinkest 
lliou, was neighbour unto him that 
(cii among the tiiievesl And he 



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The Gospel. St. Luke xvii. 11. 

AND it came to pass, as Jesiia 
went to Jerusalem, that he 
passed through the midst of Sa- 
maria and Galilee. And as he en 
tered into a certain village, there 
met him ten men that were lepers, 
which stood afar off. And they lifted 
up their voices, and said, Jesus, 
Master, have mercy on us. And 
when he saw^ them, he said unto 
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die Priests. And it came to pass, 
thi\., as they went, they were 
cleansed. And one of them, when 
he saw that he was healed, turned 
back, and with a loud voice glori- 
fied God, and fell down on his face 
at his feet, giving him thanks; 
and he w^as a Samaritan. And 
Jesus answering, said, Were there 
not ten cleansed] but where are 
the ninel There are not found 
that returned to give glory to God, 
save this stranger. And he said 
unto him. Arise, go thy way, thy 
faith hath made thee whole. 



2rt)e Jffteenti) ^uutia^ after 

The Collect. 

KEEP, we beseech thee, Lord, 
thy Church with thy perpetual 
mercy ; and, because the frailty 
of man without thee cannot but 
fall, keep us ever by thy help from 
all things hurtful, and lead us to 
all things profitable to our salva- 
tion; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle. GaLvi. 11. 

YE see how large a letter I have 
written unto you with mine 
ovm hand. As many as desire to 
make a fair show in the flesh, they 
constrain you to be circumcised; 
only lest they should suffer perse- 
cution for the cross of Christ. For 
neither they themselves who are 
circumcised keep the Law ; but de- 
sire to have you circumcised, that 
they may glory in your flesh. But 
God forbid that 1 should glory, 
save in the cross of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, by whom the world is cru- 
cified unto me, and I unto the 
world. For in Christ Jesus neither 
circumcision availeth any thing, 
nor uncircumcision, but a new 
creature. And as many as walk 
according to this rule, peace be on 
them, and mercy, and upon the 
Israel of God. From henceforth 
let no man trouble me, for I bear 
in my body the marks of the Lord 
Jesus. Brethren, the grace of our 
Lord Jesus Christ be with your 
spirit Amen, 



The Gospel. St. Matt. vi. 24- 

NO man can serve two masters : 
for either he will hate the one, 
and love the other; or else he will 
hold to the one, and despise the 
other. Ye cannot serve God and 
mammon. Therefore I say unto 
you. Take no tliought for youi 
life, what ye shall eat, or what ye 
shall drink ; nor yet for your body, 
what ye shall put on. Is not the 
life more than meat, and the body 
than raiment 1 Behold the fowls 
of the air: for they sow not, nei- 
ther do they reap, nor gather into 
bams; yet your heavenly Father 
feedeth them. Are ye not much 
better than theyl Which of you 
by taking thought can add one 
cubit unto his . stature 1 And why 
take ye thought for raiment 1 Con- 
sider the lilies of the field, how 
they grow; they toil not, neither 
do they spin : and yet I say unto 
you. That even Solomon in all his 
glory was not arrayed like one of 
these. Wherefore, If God so clothe 
the grass of the field, which to-day " 
is, and to-morrow is cast into the 
oven, shall he not much more 
clothe you, ye of little faith! 
Therefore, take no thought, sayinsr, 
What shall w^e eat 1 or. What shall 
we drink? or, Wherewithal shall 
w^e be clothed ] (for after all these 
things do the Gentiles seek;) for 
your heavenly Father knoweth 
that ye have need of all these 
things. But seek ye first the king- 
dom of God, and his righteousness ; 
and all these things shall be added 
unto you. Take therefore no 
thought for the morrow; for the 
morrow shall take thought for th© 
things of itself. Sutticient unto 
the day is the evil thereof. 



The Coiled. 

OLORD, we beseech thee, let 
thy continual pity cleanse and 
defend thy Church ; and, becaui^s 
it cannot continue in safety wiili- 
out thy succour, preserve it ever- 
more by thy help and g<K)dB063,' 
through Jesus Christ o)if Loi-i 
, Amen, 



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The Epistle, Eph. iii. 13. 

r DESIRE that ye faint not at 
my tribulations for you, which 
la your glory. For this cauj=c I 
bow my knees unto the Father of 
our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom 
the whole family in heaven and 
earth is named, that he would 
grant you, according to the riches 
of his glory, to be strengthened 
with might by his Spirit" in the 
inner man ; that Christ may dwell 
in your hearts by faith; that ye, 
being rooted and grounded in love, 
may be able to comprehend, with 
all saints, what is the breadth, and 
length, and depth, and height; 
and to know the love of Christ, 
which passeth knowledge, tho.t ye 
might be fJled with all the ful- 
ness of God. Now unto him that 
is able to do exceeding abundantly 
above all that we ask or think, ac- 
cording to the power that worketh 
in us, unto him be glory in the 
Church, by Christ Jesus, through- 
p^ut all ages, world without end. 
Amm. 

The Gospel. St. Luke vii. 1 1 . 

AND it came to pass the day 
after, that Jesus went into a 
city called Nain ; and many of his 
disciples went with him, and much 
people. Now when he came nigh 
to the gate of the city, behold, 
there was a dead man carried out, 
the only son of his mother, and 
she was a widow; and much peo- 
ple of the city was with her. And 
when the Lord sav/ her, he had 
compassion on her, and said unto 
her, Weep not. And he came and 
touched the bier, and they that 
bare him stood still. And he said, 
Young man, T say unto thee, Arise. 
And he that was dead sat up, and 
began to speak; and he delivered 
him to his mother. And there came 
a fear on all, and they glorified 
God, saying. That a great Prophet 
is risen up among us; and. That 
God hath visited his people. And 
this rumour of him went forth 
throughout all Judea, and throagh- 
out all the region round about. 



Scbenteentf) ^untJa^ ^tff 

The Collect 

LORD, we pray thee that tlry 
grace mav always prevent ana 
follow us, and. make us continually 
to be given to all good works 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

The Epistle, Eph. iv. L 
T THEREFORE, the prisoner of 
^ the Lord, beseech you that ye 
walk worthy of the vocation where- 
with ye are called, with all lowli- 
ness and meekness, with long-suf- 
fering, forbearing one another in 
love; endeavouring to keep the 
unity of the Spirit in the bond of 
peace. There is one bod}-, and one 
Spirit, even as ye are called in one 
hope of your calling; one Lordj 
one faith, one baptism, one Goa 
and Father of all, who is above aU, 
and through all, and in you all. 
The Gospel. St. Luke xiv. 1. 

IT came to pass, as Jesus went in- 
to the house of one of the chief 
Pharisees to eat bread on the sab- 
bath-day, that they watched him. 
And behold, there was a certain 
man before him, which had the 
dropsy. And Jesus answering, 
spake unto the Lawyers and Pha- 
risees, saying, Is it lawful to heal 
on the sabbath-day 1 And they 
held their peace. And he took him, 
and healed him, and let him ^o; 
and answered them, saying, Which 
of you shall have an ass or an ox 
fallen into a pit, and will not 
straightway pull him out on the 
sabbath-day 1 And they could not 
answer him again to these things. 
And he put forth a parable to those 
which were bidden, when he marked 
how they chose out the chief 
rooms; saying unto them, When 
thou art bidden of any man to a 
wedding, sit not down m the high- 
est room; lest a more honourable 
man than thou be bidden of him; 
and he that bade thee and him 
come and say to thee. Give this 
man place; and thou begin with 
shame to take the lowest room. 
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sJt down in the lowest room ; that 
when he that bade thee cometh, 
he may say unto thee, Friend, go 
up higher: then shalt thou have 
worship in the presence of them 
ttrdl sit at meat with thee. For 
whosoever exalteth himself shall 
be abased ; and he that humhieth 
himself, shall be exalted. 



SIlje Sisljtenxtf) .SuuXJas after 

The Collect, 

LORD, we beseech thee, grant 
thy people grace to withstand 
the temptations of the world, the 
flesh, and the devil ; and with pure 
hearts and minds to follow thee, 
the only God ; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle. 1 Cor. i. 4. 

I THANK my God always on 
your behalf, for the grace of 
Go'd which is given you by Jesus 
Christ; that in everything ye are 
enriched by him, in all utterance, 
and in all knowledge; even as the 
testimony of Christ was contirmed 
in you ; so that ye come behind 
in no gift; waiting for the coming 
of our 1 ord Jesus Christ, who shall 
also confirm 3^ou unto the end, that 
ye may be blameless in the day of 
our Loid Jesus Christ. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. xxii. 34. 
TlfHEN the Pharisees had heard 
VV that Jesus had put the Saddu- 
cees to silence, they were gathered 
together. Then one of them, which 
was a Lawyer, asked him a ques- 
tion, tempting him, and saying, 
Master, which is the great com- 
mandment in the Law 1 Jesus said 
unto him Thou shalt love the 
Lord thy God with all thy heart, 
and with all thy soul, and with all 
thy mind. This is the first and 
great commandment. And the 
second is like unto it. Thou shalt 
love thy neighbour as thyself. On 
these two commandments hang all 
tlie Law and the Prophets. While 
ti?'? Pharisees were gathered to- 



son is he? They say unto him^ 
The son of David. He saith unto 
them, How then doth David in 
spirit call him Lord, saying. The 
Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou 
on my riglit hand, till 1 make thine 
enemies thy footstooll If I);ivid 
then call him Lord, how is he his 
sonl And no man was able to 
answer him a word, neither dun^ 
any man, from that day fortli, as 
him any more questions. 

^])z Ki'ncteentf) ;Suiitia3) after 

The Collect. 

OGOD, forasmuch as without 
thee we are not able to please 
thee; Mercifully grant that thy 
Holy Spirit may in all things di- 
rect and rule our hearts; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. Eph. iv. 17. 

THIS I say therefore, and testify 
in the Lord, that ye henceforth 
v/alk not as other Gentiles walk, 
in the vanity of their mind, having 
the understanding darkened, being 
alienated from the life of God 
through the ignorance that is in 
them,"because "of the blindness of 
their heart: who being past feel- 
ing have given themselves over 
unto lasciviousness, to work all 
uncleanness with greediness. But 
ye have not so learned Christ ; if 
so be that ye have heard him, and 
have been taught by him, as the 
truth is in Jesus: That ye put off, 
concerning the former conversa- 
tion the old man, which is corrupt 
according to the deceitful lusts: 
and be renewed in the spirit of 
your mind; and that ye put oQ 
the new man, which after God is 
created in righteousness and true 
hohness. Wherefore putting away 
lying, speak every man truth with 
His neighbour : for we are members 
one of another. Be ye angry, and 
sin not : let not the sun go down 
upon j^our wrrath; neither give 
place to the devil. Let him that 
stole steal no more ; but rather let 



lather, Jesus asked them, saying, j him labour, working with his hands 
What think ye of Christ 1 whose i the tiling wliich is" good, that hcJ 
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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 



tP.^y have to grive to him that 
needeth. Let no corrupt commu- 
nication proceed out of your mouth, 
but that which is good to the use 
of edifying, that it may minister 
grace unto t];e hearers. And grieve 
not the Holy Spirit of God, where- 
by ye are sealed unto the da}^ of 
redemption. Let all bitterness, and 
#n-ath, and anger, and clamour, 
and evil speaking, be put away 
from you, with all malice : and be 
ye kind one to another, tender- 
hearted, forgiving one another, even 
as God for Christ's sake hath for- 
given you. 

The Gospel. St Matt. ix. 1. 

JESUS entered into a ship, and 
passed over, and came into his 
own city. And behold, they brought 
to him a man sick of the palsy, 
lying on a bed : and Jesus, seeing 
their faith, said unto the sick of 
the palsy. Son, be of good cheer; 
thy sins be forgiven thee. And he- 
hold, certain "of the Scribes said 
within themselves. This man blas- 
phemeth. And Jesus, knowing 
their thoughts, said, Wherefore 
think ye evil in your hearts'? For 
whether is easier to say, Thy sins 
be forgiven thee ; or to say. Arise, 
and walk] But that ye may know 
that the Son of Man hath power 
on earth to forgive sins, (then saith 
he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, 
take up thy bed, and go unto thine 
house. ^And he arose, and departed 
to his house. But when the mul- 
titude saw it, they marvelled, and 
glorified God, which had given such 
power unto men. 



rije 2:h)eiitfet|) Suntiaj) after 
^rfrati). 

The Collect 

O ALMIGHTY and most mer- 
ciful God, of thy bountiful 
goodness keep us, we beseech thee, 
from all things that may hurt us; 
that we, being ready both in body 
and soul, may cheerfully accom- 
plish those things ^vhich thou com- 
mandest ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 



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2'he Epistle, Ephes. v. 15. 

SEE then that ye walk circum 
spectly, not as fools, but as 
wise, redeeming the time, because 
the days are evil. Wherefore be 
ye not unwise, but understanding 
what the will of the Lord is. And 
be not drunk with wine, wherein ia 
excess ; but be filled witii the Spirit; 
speaking to j'ourselves in psalms 
and hymns and spiritual songs, 
singing and making melody in your 
heart to the Lord; giving thanks 
always for all things unto^God and 
the Father, in the Name of our Lord 
Jesus Christ; submitting your- 
selves one to another in the fear of 
God. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. xxii. 1. 

JESUS said, The Kingdom of 
heaven is like unto a certain 
king, w^hich made a marriage for his 
son, and sent forth his serv'ants tc 
call them that were bidden to the 
wedding ; and they would not come 
Again, he sent forth other servants, 
saying. Tell them which are bidden 
Behold, I have prepared my dinner : 
my oxen and my fatlings are killed, 
and all things are ready : come unto 
the marriage. But they made light 
of it, and went their ways, one^to 
his farm, another to his merchan- 
dise : and the remnant took his ser- 
vants, and entreated them spiteful- 
\y, and slew them. But when the 
king heard thereof, he was wroth ; 
and he sent forth his armies, and 
destroyed those murderers, and 
burned up their city. Then saith he 
to his servants. The wedding ia 
ready, but they which were bidden 
were not worthy. Go ye therefore 
into the highways, and as many as 
ye shall find, bid to the marriage. 
So those sers^ants went out into the 
highwaj^s, and gathered tos;ethcr 
all^ as many as they found, both 
bad and good; and the wedding 
was furnished with guests. And 
when the king came in to see the 
guests, he saw there a man which 
had not on a wedding -garment; 
And he saith unto himT Friend, 
how camest thou in hither not 
having a weddin g -garment 1 And 
he was speechless. Then said the 
king to tlie servants, Bind liim hand 



THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY 



?jid foot, and take him away, and 
cd?t him into outer darkness ; there 
shall be weeping and gnashing of 
teeth. For many are called, but 
few are chosen. 



€l)z STtoentiJ^ftrst Suntra^) after 

The Collect 

GRANT, we beseech thee, mer- 
ciful Lord, to thy faithful peo- 
ple pardon and peace, that they 
may be cleansed from all their sins, 
and serve thee with a quiet mind ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
At? 1671. 

The Epistle, Eph, vi. 10. 

MY brethren, be strong in the 
Lord, and in the power of his 
might. Put on the whole armour 
of God, that ye may be able to stand 
against the wiles of the devil. For 
we wrestle not against flesh and 
blood, but against principalities, 
agamst powers, against the rulers 
of the darkness of this world, against 
spiritual wickedness in high places. 
Wherefore take unto you the whole 
armour of God, that ye may be 
able to withstand in the evil day, 
and having done all, to stand. Stand 
therefore, having your loins girt 
about with truth ; and having on 
the breastplate oif righteousness; 
and your feet shod with the prepa- 
ration of the Gospel of peace ; above 
all, taking the shield of faith, where- 
with ye shall be able to quench all 
the fiery darts of the wicked. And 
take the helmet of salvation, and 
the sword of the Spirit, which is the 
Word of God : praying always with 
all prayer and supplication in the 
Spirit, and watching thereunto with 
all perseverance and supplication 
for all saints ; and for me, that ut- 
terance may be given unto me, that 
I may open my mouth boldly, to 
make knovsm the mystery of the 
Gospel, for which I am an ambas- 
sador in bonds ; that therein I may 
speak boldly, as I ought ti ) speak. 

The Gospel, St. John iv. 46. 
•^PHERE was a certain noble- 
man, whose son was sick at 
Cupernaum, When he hcDjrd that 



Jesus was com.e out of Ju(Um mic 
Galilee, he went unto him, aud 
besought him that he would come 
down and heal his son ; for he wag 
at the point of death. Then said 
Jesus unto him, Except ye see 
signs and wonders, ye will not be- 
lieve. The nobleman saith unto 
him. Sir, come down ere my child 
die. Jesus saith unto him. Co thy 
way; thy son liveth. And the man 
believed the word that Jesus had 
spoken unto him, and he went his 
way. And as he was now going 
down, his servants met him, and 
told him, saying, Thy son liveth. 
Then inquired he of them the hour 
when he began to amend. And they 
said unto him, Yesterday, at the 
seventh hour, the fever left him. 
So the father knew that it was at 
the same hour in the which Jesus 
said unto him, Thy son liveth ; and 
himself believed, and iiis whole 
house. This is again the second 
miracle that Jesus did, when he 
was come out of Judea into Ga* 
lilee. 



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after Exlmtt), 

The Collect, 

LORD, we beseech thee to keep 
thy household the Church in 
continual godliness; that through 
thy protection it may be free from 
all adversities, and devoutly given 
to serve thee in good works, to the 
glory of thy Name ; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle, Phil. i. 3. 

I THANK my God upon every 
remembrance of you, (always 
in every prayer of mine for you aU 
making request with joy.) for yoiii 
fellowship in the Gospel from the 
first day until now; being confident 
of this very thing, that he which 
hath begun a good work in you will 
perform it until the day of Jesus 
Christ: even as it is meet for me 
to think this of you all, because I 
have you in my heart ; inasmuch as 
both in my bonds, and in the de- 
fence and confirmation of the Gos- 
pel, ye all are partakers of niy 
grace. For God is my record, l^w 



THE TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 



C'^atly I long after you aU in the 
Bowels oi" Tesus Christ. And this 
I pray, that your love may abound 
yet more and more in knowledge 
and in all jridgment; that ye may 
approve things that are excellent; 
unat ye may be sincere and with- 
out otfence till the day of Christ; 
being filled v>'ith the fruits of right- 
eousness, which are by Jesus 
Christ, unto the glory and praise 
of God. 

The Gospel. St. Matt, xviii. 21. 

PETER said unto Jesus, Lord, 
how oft ahall my brother sin 
against me, and I forgive him ] till 
seven times ] Jesus saith unto him, 
I say not unto thee, Until seven 
times; but, Until seventy times 
seven. Therefore is the Kingdom 
of heaven likened unto a certain 
king which would take account of 
his servants. And when he had 
begun to reckon, one was brought 
unto hi m, which owed him ten thou- 
sand talents. But forasmuch as he 
had not to pay, his lord commanded 
him to be sold, and his wife und 
children, and all that he had, and 
payment to be made. The servant 
therefore fell down and worshipped 
him, saying, Lord, have patience 
with me, and I will pay thee all. 
Then the lord of that serv^ant was 
moved with compassion, and loosed 
him, and forgave him the debt. But 
the same servant went out, and 
found one of his fellow-servants, 
which owed him an hundred pence : 
and he laid hands on him, and 
took him by the throat, saying. Pay 
me that thou owest. And his fel- 
low-sen'^ant fell down at his feet, 
and besought him, saying, Have 
patience with me, and I will pay 
thee all. And he would not ; but 
went and cast him into prison, till 
he should pay the debt. So when 
his fellow-servants saw what was 
done, they were very soiTy, and 
came and told unto their lord all 
that was done. Then his lord, after 
that he had called him, said unto 
him, thou wicked servant, I for- 
gave thee all that debt, because 
Qiou desiredst me: shouldest not 
thou also have had compassion on 
thy feilow-servant, even as I had 



pity on theel And his lord was 
wroth, and delivered him to tii<| 
tormentors, till he should pay all 
that was duo unto him. So like- 
wise shall my heavenly Father do 
also unto you, if ye from your 
hearts forgive not every one liia 
brother their trespasses. 

aftcr^^TrfnitD. 

The Collect 

OGOD, our refuge and strength, 
who art the author of all god- 
liness ; Be ready, we beseech thee, 
to hear the devout prayers of thy 
Church ; and grant that those things 
which we ask faithfully, we may 
obtain effectually; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen, 

The Evisfle. Phil. iii. 17. 

BRETHREN, be followers t(V 
gether of me, and mark them 
which walk so as ye have us for an 
ensample. (For many walk, of 
whom I have told you often, and 
now tell you even weeping, that 
they are the enemies of the cross 
of Christ; whose end is destruction, 
whose God is their belly, and who<e 
glory is in their shame, who mind 
earthly things.) For our conver- 
sation is in heaven; from whence 
also we look for the Saviour, the 
Lord Jesus Christ; who shall change 
our vile body, that it may be fash- 
ioned like unto his glorious body, 
according to the working whereby 
he is able even to subdue all things 
unto himself. 
The Gospel, St. Matt. xxii. 15. 

THEN went the Pharisees, and 
took counsel how they might 
entangle him in his talk. And they 
sent out unto him their disciples, 
with the Herodians, sayin?, Mas- 
ter, we know that thou art true, 
and teachest the way of God in 
truth, neither carest thou for any 
man: for thou reirardest not the 
person of men. Tell us therefore, 
what thinkest thou] Is it lawful 
to give tribute unto Csssar, or noti 
But Jesus perceived their wicked- 
ness, and said. Why tempt ye me, 
ye hypocrites ] Show me the tri- 
bute-money. And they brouglil 



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THE TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY. 



unto him a penny. And he saith 
anto them, Whose is this image 
and superscription 1 They say unto 
liim, Casscr's. Then saith he unto 
tliem, Render therefore unto Csesar 
the things which are Csesars ; and 
unto God, the things that are God's. 
When they had heard these words, 
they marvelled, and left him, and 
went their way. 



after Ztinltv. 

The Collect, 

OLORD, we beseech thee, ab- 
solve tny people from their 
oflTences; that through thy boun- 
tiful goodnr^ss, we may all be de- 
livered from the bands of those sins, 
which by our frailty we have com- 
mitted. Giant this, heavenly 
Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our 
blessed Lord and Sax-iour. A?nen. 

The Epistle. Col. i. 3. 
'ITTE give thanks to- God and the 

Father of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, praying alvrays for you, 
since we heard of your faith in 
Christ Jesus, and of the love which 
ye have to all the saints, for the 
hope which is laid up for you in 
heaven, whereof ye heard before in 
the word ofxhe truth of the Gospel : 
which is come unto you, as it is in 
all the world : and bringeth forth 
fnjit. as it doth also in you, since 
the day ye iieard of it, and knew 
the grace of God in truth. As ye 
also learned of Epaphras, our dear 
fellow-servant, who is for you a 
faithful minister of Christ; who 
also declared unto us your love in 
the Spirit. For this cause we also, 
since the day we heard it, do not 
cease to pray for you, and to desire 
that ye might be filled with tlie 
knowledsre of his will in all wisdom 
and spiritual understanding; that 
ye miarht walk worthy of the Lord 
unto all pleasing, being fruitful in 
every good work, and increasing in 
i}"!e knowledge of God; strength- 
eiicfl with all might, according to his 
glorious power, unto all patience 
ttTKi long-suffering with ioyfulness ; 
giving thanks unto the Father, 
which hath made us meet to be 



partakers of the inheritance of thfl 
saints in light. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. ix. 18. 

WHILE Jesus spake these things 
unto John's disciples, be- 
hold, there came a certain ruler, 
and worshipped him, saying. My 
daughter is even now dead: but 
come and lay thy hand upon her, 
and she shall live. And Jesus 
arose, and followed him, and so did 
his disciples. (And behold, a wo- 
man, whicn was diseased with an 
issue of blood twelve years, came 
behind him, and touched the hem 
of his garment. For she said within 
herself. If I may but touch his gar- 
ment, I shall be whole. But Jesus 
turned him about, and when he 
saw her, he said. Daughter, be of 
good comfort ; thy faith hath made 
thee whole. And the woman was 
made whole from that hour.) And 
when Jesus came into the ruler's 
house, and saw the minstrels and 
the people making a noise, he said 
unto them, Give place; for the 
maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And 
they laughed him to scorn. But 
when the people were put forth, 
he went in. and took her by the 
hand, and the maid arose. And 
the firae hereof went abroad mto 
all that land. 



<!ri)e WmzMt-D-lllVi) S^uxCdd.^ after 
^rfnfti). 

The Collect. 

STIR up, we beseech thee, 
Lord, the wills of thy faithful 
people ; that they, plenteously 
bringing forth the fruit of good 
works, m.ay by thee be plenteously 
rewarded; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Jer. xxiii. 5. 

BEHOLD,^ the days come, saith 
the Lord, that I will raise 
unto David a righteous Branch, 
and a King shall reign and pros- 
per, and snail execute judgment 
and justice in the eartli. In his 
days, Judah shall be saved, and 
Israel shall dwell safely : and this 
is his Name whereby he shall be 
called, THE LORD OUR RIGHT- 
EOUSNESS. Therefore, behold, tba 



SAINT ANDREW'S DAY. 



days come, saith the Lord, that 
they shall no more say, The Lord 
liveth, which brought up the chil- 
dren of Israel out of the land of 
Egypt ; but, the Lord liveth, which 
brought up, and which led the seed 
cf the house of Israel out of the 
north-country, and from all coun- 
tries whither I had driven them ; and 
they shall dwell in their own land. 
The Gospel. St. John vi. 5. 

WHEN Jesus then lifted up his 
eyes, and saw a great com- 

Fany come unto him, he saith unto 
hilip, Whence shall we buy bread, 
that these may eat ! (And this he 
said to prove him : for he himself 
knew what he would do.) Philip 
answered him, Two hundred pen- 
nyworth of bread is not sufficient 
for them, that every one of them 
may take a little. One of his dis- 
ciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's bro- 
ther, saith unto him, There is a lad 
here, which hath five barley-loaves, 
and two small fislies ; but what are 
they among so many 1 And Jesus 
said, Make the men sit down. Now 
there was much grass in the place. 
So the men sat down, in number 
about five thousand. And Jesus 
took the loaves ; and when lie had 
given thanks, he distributed to the 
fiisciples, and the disciples to them 
that were set down ; and likewise 
of the fishes, as much as they 
would. ^When they were filled, he 
said unto his disciples, gather up 
the fragments that remain, that 
nothing be lost. Therefore they 
gathered them together, and filled 
twelve baskets with the fragments 
of the five barley-loaves, v/hich re- 
mained over and above unto them 
that had eaten. Then those men, 
when they had seen the miracle 
that Jesus did, said. This is of a 
truth that Prophet that should come 
into the world. 

If there be any more Sundays before 
Advent Sunday, the service of some 
of those Sundays that were omitted 
after the Epiphany, shall be taken 
in to supply so many as are here 
wanting. And if there be fewer, 
the overplus may be omitted: Pro- 
vided that this last Collect j Epistle, 
and Gospel, shall always be used 
^pon the Sunday next before Adt^nt' 

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Safnt ^ntjreto*s Uaj, 

The Collect 

ALMIGHTY God, who didst 
such grace unto thy holy Apoo- 
tie Saint ""Andrew, that he readily 
obeyed the calling of thy Son Jesus 
Christ, and followed him without 
delay ; Grant unto us all, that w^c, 
being called by thy holy Word, 
may forthwith give up ourselves 
obediently to fulfil thy holy com- 
mandments; through the same 
Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen, 

The Epistle. Rom. x. 9. 

IF thou shalt confess with thy 
mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt 
believe in thine heart, that God 
hath raised him from the dead, thou 
shalt be saved. For with the heart 
man believeth unto righteousness; 
and with the mouth confession is 
made unto salvation. For the 
Scripture saith, Whosoever believ- 
eth on him shall not be ashamed. 
For there is no difference between 
the Jew and the Greek; for the 
same Lord over all is rich unto all 
that call upon him. For whoso- 
ever shall call upon the Name of 
the Lord shall be saved. How 
then shall they call on him in 
whom they have not believed 1 and 
how shall they believe in him of 
whom they have not heard? and 
how shall they hear without a 
preacher 1 and how shall Uiey 
preach, except they be senti as 
it is written. How beautiful are 
the feet of them that preach the 
Gospel of peace, and bring glad 
tidings of good things ! But they 
have not all obeyed the Gospel. 
For Esaias saith. Lord, who hath 
believed our report 1 So then faith 
Cometh by hearing, and hearing 
by the Word of God. But I say, 
Have they not heard 7 Yes, verilv, 
their sound went into all the earth, 
and their words unto the ends of 
the world. But I say. Did not Is- 
rael knowT First, Moses saith, 1 
will provoke you to jealousy by 
them that are no people, and "by a 
foolish nation I will anger you. 
But Esaias is very bold, and saith, 
I was found of them that stiuglii 
me not ; I was made manifest unto 



SAINT STEPHEN'S DAT. 



fhera that asked not after me. But 
fco Israel he saith, All day long I 
bave stretched forth my hands unto 
a disobedient and gainsaying peo- 
ple. 

The Gospel, St. Matt. iv. 18. 

JESUS, walking by the Sea of 
Galilee, saw two brethren, Si- 
mon, called Peter, and Andrew his 
brother, casting a net into the sea ; 
for they were fishers. And he 
saith unto them, Follow me, and I 
will make you fishers of men. And 
they straightway left their nets, 
and followed him. And going on 
from thence, he saw other two 
brethren, James the son of Zebe- 
dee, and John his brother, in a ship 
with Zebedee, their father, mend- 
ing their nets ; and he called them. 
And they immediately left the 
ship and their father, and followed 
him. 



Samt 2C!I)onxas tlje Apostle. 

The Colled. 
ALMIGHTY and everli ving 
-^T^ God, who, for the greater con- 
firmation of the faith, didst suffer 
thy holy Apostle Thomas to be 
doubtful in thy Son's resurrection ; 
grant us so perfectly, and without 
all doubt, to beheve in thy Son 
Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy 
sight may never be reproved. Hear 
us, Lord, through the same Je- 
sus Christ, to whom, with thee 
and the Holy Ghost, be all honour 
and glory, now and for evermore. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. Eph. ii. 19. 

NOW therefore ye are no more 
strangers and foreigners, but 
fellow-citizens with the saints, and 
of the household of God; and are 
built upon the foundation of the 
Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ 
himself being the chief corner- 
stone; in whom all the building, 
fitly framed together, groweth unto 
an holy temple in the Lord; in 
whom ye also are builded together 
for an habitation of God, through 
the Spurit. 

The Gospel. St. John xx. 24. 

THOMAS, one of the twelve, 
called Didymus, was not w. th 



them when Jesus carni^. Tho othei 

disciples therefore said unto him, 
We have seen the Lord. But he 
said unto them. Except I shall see 
in his hands the print of the nails, 
and put my finger into the print 
of the nails, and thrust my hand 
into his side, I will not believt^. 
And after eight days, again his 
disciples were within, and Thomas 
with them ; then came Jesus, the 
doors being shut, and stood in the 
midst, and said. Peace be unto you! 
Then saith he to Thomas, Reach 
hither thy finger, and behold my 
hands ; and reach hither thy hand, 
and thrust it into my side ; and be 
not faithless, but believing. And 
Thomas answered and said unto 
him, My Lord and my God ! Jesus 
saith" unto him, Thomas, because 
thou hast seen me, thou hast be- 
lieved ; blessed are they that have 
not seen, and yet have believed. 
And many other signs truly did 
Jesus in the presence of his disci- 
ples, which are not written in this 
book. But these are written, that 
ve mJght believe that Jesus is the 
Christ, the Son of God; and that 
believing ye might have life through 
his Name. 

Safitt Ste9l)cn*sf Saa^, 

The Colled. 

GRANT, Lord, that, in all our 
sufferings here upon earth for 
the testimony of thy truth, we may 
steadfastly look up to heaven, and 
by faith behold the glory that shall 
be revealed ; and, being filled with 
the Holy Ghost, may learn to love 
and bless our persecutors by the 
example of thy first Martyr Saint 
Stephen, who prayed for his mur- 
derers to thee, O blessed Jesus, 
who standest at the right hand or 
God to succour all those who suf» 
fer for thee, our only Mediator and 
Advocate. Amen. 
II Then shall follow the Collect of the 
J^ativity, ichich shall be said con- 
tinualhj until JVeic-Year's Eve. 
For the Epistle, Acts vii. 55. 
CTEPHEN, being full of the 
Holy Ghost, looked up stead- 
fastly into heaven, and saw the 



SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST'S DAY. 



glory of God, and Jesus standing 
en the right hand of God, and 
said, Behold, I see the heavens 
opened, and the Son of Man stand- 
ing on the right hand of God ! Then 
they cried out with a loud voice, 
and stopped their ears, and ran 
upon him with one accord, and 
cast him out of the city, and stoned 
him : and the witnesses laid down 
tlieir clothes at a young man's feet, 
whose name was Saul. And they 
etoned Stephen, calling upon God, 
and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my 
spirit! And he kneeled down, 
and cried with a loud voice. Lord, 
lay not this sin to their charge ! 
And when he had said this, he fell 



The Gospel. St. Matt, xxiii. 34. 

BEHOLD, I send unto you 
prophets, and wise men, and 
scribes : and some of them ye shall 
kill and crucify ; and some of them 
shall ye scourge in your syna- 
gogues, and persecute them from 
city to city: that upon you may 
come all the righteous blood shed 
upon the earth, from the blood of 
righteous Abel, unto the blood of 
Zacharias, son of Baracliias, whom 
ye slew between the temple and 
the altar. Verily I say unto you, All 
these things shall come upon this 
generation. Jerusalem, Jerusa- 
lem, thou that killest the prophets, 
and stonest them which are sent 
unto thee, how often would I have 
gathered thy children together, 
even as a hen gathereth her chick- 
ens under her wings, and ye would 
not i Behold, your house is left 
unto you desolate ! For I say unto 
you, Ye shall not see me hence- 
forth, till ye shall say. Blessed is he 
that Cometh in the Name of the 
Lord! 



The Collect. 

MERCIFUL Lord, we beseech 
thee to cast thy bright beams 
of light upon thy Church, that it 
being instructed by the doctrine of 
thy I3lessed Apostle and Evangelist 
Saint John, may so walk in the 
light of thy truth, that it may at 



length attain to everlasting life; 
through Jesus Christ our LokI. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 St. John i. 1. 

THAT which was from the be. 
ginning, which we have heard^ 
which we have seen with our eyes, 
which we have looked upon, ana 
our hands have handled of the 
Word of life; (for the life was 
marLfested, and we have seen it, 
and bear witness, and show unto 
you that eternal life, which was 
with the Father, and was manifest- 
ed unto us that which we have 
seen and heard declare we unto 
you, that ye also may have fellow- 
ship with us: and truly our fel- 
lowship is with the Father, and 
with his Son Jesus Christ. And 
these things write we unto you 
that your joy may be full. This 
then is the message which we have 
heard of him, and declare unto you, 
that God is light, and in him is no 
darkness at all. If we say that w^ 
have fellowship with him, and walk 
in darkness, we lie, and do not tho 
truth ; but if we walk in the light, 
as he is in the light, we have fel- 
lowship one witli another, and the 
blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleans- 
eth us from ail sin. If we say that 
we have no sin, we deceive our- 
selves, and the truth is not in us. 
If we confess our sins, he is faithful 
and just to forgive us our sins, and 
to cleanse us from all unrighteous- 
ness. If we say that we have not 
sinned, we make him a liar, and 
his word is not in us. 

The Gospel. St. John xxi. 19. 

JESUS said unto Peter, Follow 
me. Then Peter, turning about, 
seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved 
following; (which also leaned on 
his breast at supper, and said. Lord, 
which is he that betrayeth thee 7) 
Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, 
Lord, and what shall this man dot 
Jesus saith unto him, If I will that 
he tarry till I come, what is that to 
thee] Follow thou me. Then went 
this saying abroad among the bre- 
thren, that that disciple should not 
die : yet Jesus said not unto him, 
He shall not die ; b at, If I will thai 



THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL. 



?i€ tarry h'll I come, what is that 
to thee ) This is the disciple which 
testitieth of these things, and wrote 
these things ; and we know that his 
testimony is true. And there are 
also many other things which Jesus 
did, the which, if they should he 
written every one, I suppose that 
even the world itself could not 
contain the hooks that should be 
bitten. 

2r|)c Jrnnocents' IBag. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who out 
of the mouths of hahes and 
sucklings hast ordained strength, 
and madest infants to glorify thee 
by their deaths; Mortify and kill 
all vices in us, and so strengthen 
us by thy grace, that by the inno- 
cency of our lives, and constancy 
of our faith even unto death, we 
may glorify thy holy Name; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Rev. xiv. 1. 

I LOOKED, and lo, a Lamb stood 
on the Mount Sion, and with 
him an hundred forty and four 
thousand, having his Father s Name 
written in their foreheads. And I 
heard a voice from heaven, as the 
voice of many waters, and as the 
voice of a great thunder: and I 
heard the voire of harpers harping 
with their harps: and they sung 
as it were a new song before the 
throne, and before the four beasts, 
and the elders; and no man could 
learn that song, but the hundred 
and forty and four thousand, which 
were redeemed from the earth. 
These are they which were not de- 
filed with women; for they are vir- 
gins. These are they which follow 
the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. 
These were redeemed from among 
men, being the first-fruits unto God 
and to the Lamb. And in their 
mouth was found no guile; for 
they are without fault before the 
throne of God. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. ii. 13. 

THE Angel of the Lord appear- 
eth to Joseph in a dream, ray- 
ing Arise, and take the young 



child and his mother, and flee into 
Egypt, and be thou there until I 
bring thee word; for Herod will 
seek the young child to destroy 
him. When he arose, he took the 
young child and his mother by 
night, and departed into Egypt, 
and was there until the death of 
Herod; that it might be fulfilled 
which was spoken of the Lord by 
the prophet, saying, Out of Egj'pt 
have I called my Son. Then Herod, 
when he saw that he was mocked 
of the wise men, was exceeding 
TVToth, and sent forth, and slew all 
the children that v/ere in Bethle- 
hem, and in all the coasts thereof, 
from two years old and under, ac- 
cording to the time which he had 
diligently inquired of the wise men. 
Then was fulfilled that which was 
spoken by Jeremy the prophet, 
saying, In Ram.a was there a voice 
heard, lamentation, and weeping, 
and great mourning, Rachel weep- 
ing for her children, and would not 
be comforted, because they are not. 



(Convins\cn of ^amfpauU 
The Collect. 

OGOD, who, through the preach- 
ing of the blessed Apostle Saint 
Paul, hast caused the light of the 
Gospel to shine throughout the 
world ; Grant, we beseech thee, that 
we, having his wonderful conver- 
sion in remembrance, may show 
forth our thankfulness unto thee 
for the same, by following the holy 
doctrine which he taught ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts ix. 1. 

breathing out 
and slausfhter 
against the disciples of t.ie Lord, 
w-^ent unto the high priest, and de- 
sired of him letters to Damascua 
to the synagogues, that if he found 
any of tliis way, whether they were 
men or women, he mis-ht bring 
them bound unto Jerusalem. And 
as he journeyed, he came near Da- 
mascus : and suddenly there shined 
round about him a light from hea- 
ven. And he fell to the earth, and 
heard a voice saying unto him, 
Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou 
L fi * 



AND Saul, yet 
threatenings 



PURIFICATION OF SAINT MARY THE VIRGIN. 

me ! And he said, Who art thou, I ened. Then was Saul certain days 
Lordl And the Lord said, I am with the disciples which were at 
Jesas whom thou persecutest: it Damascus. And straightway he 
is hard for thee to kick against the preached Christ in the synag^guea 
pricks. And he trembling and that he is the Son of God. But all 
astonished said, Lord, what wilt I that heard him were amazed, and 
thou have me to do ] And the Lord | said, Is not this he that destroyed 



said unto him, Arise, and go into 
the city, and it shall be told thee 
what thou must do. And the men 
which journeyed with him stood 
gpeechless, hearing a voice, but 
peeing no man. And Saul arose 
from the earth , and when his eyes 
were opened, he saw no man ; out 
they led him by the hand, and 
brought him into Damascus. And 
he was three days without sight, 
end neither did eat nor drink. And 
there was a certain disciple at Da- 
mascus, named Ananias; and to 
him said the Lord in a vision, Ana- 
nias. And he said, Behold, I am 
here. Lord. And the Lord said 
unto him, Arise, and go into the 
stre>st which is called Straight, and 
inquire in the house of Judas for 
one called Saul, of Tarsus: for 



them which called on this Name in 
Jerusalem, and came hither fof 
that intent, that he might bring 
them bound unto the chief priests 1 
But Saul increased the more in 
strength, and confounded the Jews 
which dwelt at Damascus, proving 
that this is very Christ. 
The Gospel. St. Matt. xix. 27. 

PETER answered and said, 
unto Jesus, Behold, we have 
forsaken all, and followed thee; 
what shall wo have therefore] 
And Jesus said unto them. Verily 
I say unto you,Thatyewhich have 
followed me, in the regeneration 
when the Son of Man shall sit in 
the throne of his glory, ye also 
shall sit upon twelve thrones, judg- 
ing the twelve tribes of Israel, 
j And every one that hath forsaken 



behold, he prayeth, and hath seen houses, or brethren, or sisters, or 



in a vision a man named Ananias, 
coming in, and putting his hand on 
him, that he might receive his sight. 
Then Ananias^ answered. Lor(i, I 
have heard by many of this man, 
how much evil he hath done to thy 
saints at Jerusalem : and here he 
hath authority from the chief 
priests to bind all that call on thy 
Name. But the Lord said unto 
him. Go thy way; for he is a 
chosen vessel unto me, to bear my 
Name before the Gentiles, and 
kings and the children of Israel : 
for~I will show him how great 
tilings he must suifer for my 
Name's sake. And Ananias went 
his way, and entered into the 
house; and putting his hands on 
him said. Brother Saul, the Lord, 
even Jesus, that appeared unto 
thee in the way as thou earnest, 
hath sent me, that thou mightest 
receive thy sight, and be filled 
with the Ploly Ghost. And imme- 
diately there fell from his eyes as 
it had" been scales; and he received 
eight forthwith, and arose, and 
was baptized. And when he had 



father, or mother, or wife, or chil- 
dren, or lands, for my Name"s sake, 
shall receive an hundred fold, and 
shall inherit everlasting life. But 
many that are lirst shall be last, and 
the last shall be first 



El)c 33^?sentatfon of €:i)rfst fn 
tl)e ^cmplp, commonb callctJ, 
^urfffcatfoTi of .Saint 
l^ar^) tije Vlxgln. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY and everliving 
God, we humbly beseech thy 
Majesty, that as thy only-begottcn 
Son was this day pre-sented in tha 
temple in substance of our flosh, 
so we may be presented unto thea 
with pure and clean hearts, by the 
same thy Son Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Mai. iii. 1. 

BEHOLD, I will send my mes^ 
senger, and he shall prepare 
the way before me : and the Lord, 



, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come 
received meat ho was strength- ' to his temple, even the Messengta 

m 



SAINT MATTHIAS'S DAY. 



eif the covenant, whom ye delight 
in; behold, be shall come, soith 
the Lord of Hosts. But who may 
abide the day of his coming 1 and 
who shall stand when he appear- 
eth ] for he is like a refiner's fire, 
and like fullers' soap. And he 
shall sit as a refiner and purifier 
of silver; and he shall purify the 
sons of Levi, and purge them as 
gold and silver, that they may offer 
unto the Lord an offering in right- 
eousness. Then shall the offering 
of Judah and Jerusalem be plea- 
sant unto the Lord, as in the days 
of old, and as in former years. 
And I will come near to you to 
judgment; and I will be a swift 
witness against the sorcerers, and 
against the adulterers, and against 
false swearers, and against those 
Uiat oppress the hireling in his 
wages, the widow, and the father- 
less, and that turn aside the stran- 
ger from his right, and fear not 
me, saith the Lord of Hosts. 

The Gospel. St. Luke ii. 22. 

AND when the days of her pu- 
rification, according to the Law 
of Moses, were accomplished, they 
brought him to Jerusalem, to pre- 
sent him to the Lord; (as it is 
written in the Law of the Lord, 
Every male that openeth the womb 
shall be called holy to the Lord ;) 
and to offer a sacrifice, according 
to that which is said in the Law of 
the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, 
or two young pigeons. And be- 
hold, there was a man in Jerusa- 
lem, whose name was Simeon; 
and the same man was just and 
ievout. waiting for the consolation 
of Isiael: and the Holy Ghost was 
apoi. him. And it was revealed 
unto him by the Holy Ghost, that 
he should not see death, before he 
had seen the Lord's Christ. And 
he came by the Spirit into the 
temple; and when the parents 
brought in the child Jesus, to do 
^br him after the custom of the Law, 
tl.en took he him up in his arms, 
and blessed God, and said, Lord, 



before the face of ail people; a 
light to lighten the Gentiles, and 
the glory of thy jjeople IsraeL 
And Joseph and his mother mar- 
velled at those things which were 
spoken of him. And Simeon 
blessed them, and said unto Mary 
his mother, Behold, this child is set 
for the fall and rising again of manv 
in Isiael ; and for a sign which 
shall be spoken against; (yea, a 
sword shall pierce through thy own , 
soul also;) that the thoughts of 
many hearts may be revealed. And 
there was one Anna, a prophetess^ 
the daughter of Phanuel, of the 
tribe of Aser : she was of a greai 
age, and had lived with an husband 
seven years from her virginity; 
and she was a widow of about 
fourscore and four years, which 
departed not from the temple, but 
served God with fastings and 
prayers night and day. And she 
coming in that instant gave thanks 
likewise unto the Lord, and spake 
of him to all them that looked for 
redemption in Jerusalem. And 
when they had performed all things 
according to the Law of the Lord, 
they returned into Galilee, to their 
own city Nazareth. And the child 
grew, and waxed strong in spirit, 
filled with wisdom ; and the gra,",a 
of God was upon him. 



The Collect, 

ALMIGHTY God, who into 
the place of the traitor Judas 
didst choose thy faithful servant 
Matthias to be of the nuniber of 
the twelve Apostles ; Grant that thy 
Church, being alway preser\'ed 
from false Apostles, may be ordered 
and guided by faithful and true 
pastors; thiough Jesus Christ oiir 
Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts i. 15. 

IN those days Peter stood up in 
the midst of the discinles, and 



the midst of the disciples, and 
said, (the number of the names 
together were about an hunared 
now lettest thou thy servant depart I and twenty,) Men and brethren, 
in peace, according to thy word : ; this Scripture must needs have 
for mme ej^es have seen thy sal- been fulfilled, which the Holy 
vation which thou hast prepared Ghost by the mouth of David spako 



ANNUNCIATION OF THE 

before concerning Judas, who was 
guide to them that to#k Jesus. 
For he was numbered with us, and 
had obtained part of this ministry. 
Now this man purchased a field 
with the reward of iniquity ; and 
falling headlong, he burst asunder 
in the midst, and all his bowels 
gushed out. And it was known unto 
all the dwellers at Jerusalem ; inso- 
much as that field is called in their 
proper tongue, Aceldama, that is 
to say. The field of blood. For it 
is written in the book of Psalms, 
Let his habitation be desolate, and 
let no man dwell therein; and. His 
bishopric let another take. Where- 
fore of these men which have com- 
panied with us all the time that the 
Lord Jesus went in and out among 
us, beginning from the baptism of 
John, unto that same day that he 
was taken up from us, must one be 
ordained to be a witness with us 
of his resurrection. And they ap- 
pointed two, Joseph called Barsa- 
bas, who was surnamed Justus, and 
Matthias. And they prayed, and 
said, Thou, Lord, w^iich knowest 
the hearts of all men, show whether 
of these two thou hast chosen ; that 
he may take part of this ministry 
and apostleship, from which Judas 
by transgression fell, that he might 
go to his own place. And tliey 
gave forth their lots; and the lot 
fell upon Matthias; and he was 
numbered with the eleven Apos- 
tles. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. xi. 25. 

AT that time Jesus answered and 
said, I thank thee, Father, 
Lord of heaven and earth, because 
thou hast hid these things from the 
wise and prudent, and hast revealed 
them unto babes. Even so. Fa- 
ther, for so it seemed good in thy 
ight. All thfngs are delivered unto 
me of my Father: and no man 
knoweth the Son, but the Father; 
neither knoweth any man the Fa- 
ther, save the Son, and he to whom- 
soever the Son will reveal him. 
Come unto me, all ye that labour 
and are heavy laden, and I will 
give you rest. Take my yoke 
upoL yoa, and learn of me; for I 
am meek and lowly in heart : and 



BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. 

ye shall find rest unto your goul& 
For my yoke is easy, and m> bur- 
den is light. 



?!rf)C ^nnuncfatfon of tfie blcsseia 

The Collect, 
TyE beseech thee, O Lord, pout 
» thy grace into our hearts; 
that as we have known the incar- 
nation of thy Son Jesus Christ by 
the message of an Angel, so by hig 
cross and passion we may be 
brought unto the glory of his resur- 
rection; through the same Jesus 
Clurist our Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Isa. vii. 10. 

MOREOVER the Lord spake 
again unto Ahaz, saying, Ask 
thee a sign of the Loud thy God; 
ask it either in the depth, or in the 
heightabove. But Ahazsaid,I will 
not ask, neither will I tempt the 
Lord. And he said. Hear ye now, 
house of David ; Is it a small thing 
for you to weary men, but will ye 
weary my God also 1 Therefore tne 
Lord himself shall give you a sign ; 
B ehol d, a virgin shall conceive,and 
bear a son, and shall call his name 
Emmanuel.Butter and honey shall 
he eat, that he may know to refuse 
the evil, and choose the good. 

The Gospel. St. Luke i. 26. 

AND in the sixth month, the 
Angel Gabriel was sent from 
God unto a city of Galilee, named 
Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to 
a man whose name was Joseph, of 
the house of David; and the vir- 
gin's name was Mary. And the 
Angel came in unto her, and said, 
Hail, thou that art highly favoured, 
the Lord is with thee ; blessed art 
thou among women! And when 
she saw him, she was troubled at 
his saying, and cast in her mind 
what manner of salutation thia 
should be. And the Angel said unto 
her. Fear not, Mary ; for thou hast 
found favour with God. And be- 
hold, thou shalt conceive in thy 
womb, and bring forth a son, and 
shalt call his name JESUS. He 
shall be great, and shall be <ialiei^ the 



SAINT MARK'S DAY. 



Son of the Highest; ana me Lord 
God shall give anto him the throne 
of his father David. And he shall 
reign over the house of Jacob for 
ever; and of his kingdom there 
shall be no end. Then said Mary 
unto the Angel, How shall this be, 
seeing I know not a mani And 
the Angel answered and said unto 
her. The Holy Ghost shall come 
upon thee, and the power of the 
Highest shall overshadow thee: 
therefore also that holy thing which 
shall be born of thee shall be called 
the Son of God. And behold, thy 
cousin Elisabeth, she hath also con- 
ceived a son in her old age ; and this 
is the sixth month with her, who 
was called barren. For with God 
nothing shall be impossible. And 
Mary said, Behold the handmaid 
of the Lord; be it unto me accord- 
ing to thy word. And the Angel 
departed from her. 



Saint ilHar^t^s 233^. 
The Collect, 

ALMIGHTY God, who hast 
instructed thy holy Church 
with the heavenly doctrine of thy 
Evangelist Saint Mark; Give us 
grace that, being not like children 
carried away with every blast of 
vain doctrine, we may be esta- 
blished in the truth of thy holy 
Gospel; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle, Eph. iv. 7. 

UNTO every one of us is given 
grace, according to the measure 
of the gift of Christ. Wherefore 
he saith, When he ascended up on 
high, he led captivity captive, and 
gave gifts unto men. (Now that 
he ascended, what is it but that he 
also descended first into the lower 
parts of the earth 1 He that de- 
scended is the same also that as- 
cended up far above all heavens, 
that he might fill all things.) And 
he gave some Apostles, and some 
Proph'4s. and some Evangelists, and 
some Pastors and Teachers ; for the 
perfectin;? of the saints, for the 
work of the ministry, for the edify- 
ing of the body of Christ • till we 



85 



all come in tlw unity of the feithj 
and of the knowledge of the Son or 
God, unto a perfect man, unto the 
measure of the stature of the ful- 
ness of Christ ; that we henceforth 
be no more children, tossed to and 
fro, and carried about with every 
wind of doctrine, by the sleight oi 
men, and cunning craftiness,where- 
by they lie in wait to deceive ; but 
speaking the truth in love, may 
grow up into him in all things^ 
which is the head, even Christ: 
from whom the v/hole body fitly 
joined together and compacted by 
that which every joint supplieth, 
according to the effectual working 
in the measure of every part, mak- 
eth increase of the body unto the 
edifying of itself in love. 

The Gospel, St. John xv. 1. 

I AM the true vine, and my Fa- 
ther is the husbandman. Every 
branch in me that beareth not 
fruit, he taketh away; and every 
branch that beareth fruit, he purg- 
eth it, that it may bring forth more 
fruit. Now ye are clean through 
the word which I have spoken unto 
you. Abide in me, and I in you. 
As the branch cannot bear fruit of 
itself, except it abide in the vine ; 
no more can ye, except ye abide in 
me. I am the vine, ye are the 
branches : he that abideth in me, 
and I in him, the same bringeth 
forth much fruit ; for without me ye 
can do nothing. If a man abide 
not in me, he is cast forth as a 
branch, and is withered ; and men 
gather them, and cast them into the 
fire, and they are burned. If ye 
abide in me, and my words abide 
in you, ye shall ask what ye will, 
and it shall be done unto you. 
Herein is my Father glorified, that 
ye bear much fruit ; so shall > e be 
my disciples. As the Father hath 
loved me, so have I loved you: 
continue ye in my love. If ye 
keep my commandments, ye shal 
abide in my love ; even as I have 
kept my Father's commandments, 
and abide in his love. These things 
have I spoken unto you, that my 
]oY might remain in you, and tliat 
your joy might be fuU. 



SAINT BARNABAS THE APOSTLE. 



Jbaint 3^1)flfp anti Samt 
James's JBa^. 

The CollecC 

ALMIGHTY God, whom 
tiuly to know is everlasting 
life; Grant us perfectly to Icnow 
thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, 
the truth, and the life ; that, follow- 
ing the steps of thy holy Apostles, 
Saint Philip and Saint James, we 
may steadfastly walk in the way 
that leadeth to eternal life ; through 
the same thy Son Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. St. James i. 1. 

JAMES, a servant of God, and 
of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the 
twelve tribes which are scattered 
abroad, greeting. My brethren, 
count it all joy when ye fall into 
divers temptations; knowing this, 
that the trying of your faith work- 
eth patience. But let patience 
have her perfect work, that ye may 
be perfect and entire, wanting no- 
thing. If any of you lack wisdom, 
let him ask of God, that giveth to 
all men liberally, and upbraideth 
not, and it shall be given him. 
But let him ask in faith, nothing 
wavering ; for he that waverelh is 
like a wave of the sea driven with 
the wind and tossed. For let 
not that man think that he shall 
receive any thing of the Lord. A 
double-minded- man is unstable in 
all his ways. Let the brother of 
low degree rejoice in. that he is 
exalted ; but the rich, in that he is 
made low; because as the flower 
of the grass he shall pass away. 
For the sun is no sooner risen with 
a burning heat, but it withereth the 
grass, and the flower thereof fall- 
eth, and the grace of the fashion 
of it perisheth: so also shall the 
rich man fade away in his ways. 
Blessed is the man that endureth 
temptation; for when he is tried, 
he shall receive the crown of life, 
which the Lord hath promised to 
them that love him. 

The Gospel. St. John xiv. 1. 

AND Jesus said unto his disci- 
- pies, Let not ycir heart be 
troubled; ye believe in God, be- 



lieve also in me. In my Father'^ 
house are many mansions; if it 
were not so, I 'would have told 
you. I go to prepare a place for 
you : and if I go and prepare a 
place for you, I will come again, 
and receive you unto myself, that 
where I am, there ye may be also. 
And whither I go ye know, and 
the way ye know. Thomas saith 
unto him, Lord, we knew not 
whither thou goest, and how can 
we know the way? Jesu3 saith 
unto him, I am the way, the truth, 
and the life : no man cometh unto 
the Father, but by me. If ye had 
known me, ye should have known 
my Father also : and from hence* 
forth ye know him, and have seen 
him. Philip saith unto him. Lord, 
show us the Father, and it sufl^ceth 
us. Jesus saith unto him, Have I 
been so long time with you, and 
yet hast thou not known me, 
Philip] He that hath seen mo, 
hath seen the Father; and how 
sayest thou, then, Show us the Fa- 
ther] Believest thou not that I 
am in the Father, and the Father 
in me] The words that I speak 
unto you I speak not of myself; 
but the Father, that dwelleth in me 
he doeth the works. Believe me, 
that I am in the Father, and the 
Father in me ; or else believe me 
for the very works' sake. Verily, 
verih'^, I say unto you. He thatbe- 
lieveth on me, the works that T do 
shall he do also ; and greater works 
than these shall he do ; because I 
go unto my Father. And whatso- 
ever ye shall ask in my Name, that 
will I do, that the Father mav be 
glorified in the Son. If ye shall 
ask any thing in my Name, I wil] 
do it. 



Safnt Barnabas t|)e ^postU. 
The Collect. 

OLORD God Almighty, who 
didst endue thy holy Apostle 
Barnabas with singular giffs of the 
Holy Ghost; Leave us not, we be- 
seech thee, destitute of thy mani- 
fold gifts, nor yet of grace to use 
them alway to thy honour and 
glory; through Jesus Christ ou' 
Lord, Amen, 



9 



SAINT JOHN BAPTIST'S DAY. 



Jl^or ike Epistle. Acts xi. 22. 

''"PIDINGS of these things came 
J- unto the ears of the Church 
which was in Jerusalem ; and they 
sent forth Barnabas, that he should 
go as far as Antioch. Who, when 
he came, and had seen the grace 
of God, was glad ; and exhorted 
them all, that with purpose of 
heart tliey would cleave unto the 
Lord. For he was a good man, 
and full of the Holy Ghost, and of 
tkith : and much people was added 
unto the Lord. Then departed 
Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek 
Saul. And when he had found 
hhn, he brought him unto Antioch. 
And it came to pass, that a whole 
year tliey assembled themselves 
with the Church, and taught much 
p - ople : and the disciples were 
called Christians first in Antioch. 
And in these days came prophets 
from Jerusalem unto Antioch. And 
there stood up one of them, named 
Agabus, and signified by the Spirit 
that there should be great dearth 
throughout all the world; which 
f^rime to pass in the days of Clau- 
dius Csesar. Then the disciples, 
every man according to his ability, 
determined to send relief unto the 
brethren which dwelt in Judea. 
Which also they did, and sent it to 
tlie elders by the hands of Barna- 
bas and Saul. 

The Gospel, St. John xv. 12. 

THIS is my commandment, 
That ye love one another, as I 
have loved you. Greater love hath 
no man than this, that a man lay 
down his life for his friends. Ye 
are my friends, if ye do whatso- 
ever I command you. Henceforth 
I call you not servants, for the 
servant knoweth not whathisLord 
doeth; but I have called you 
friends, for all things that I have 
heard of my Father I have made 
known unto you. Ye have not 
chosen me, but I have chosen you, 
and ordained you, that ye should 
go and bring forth fruit, and that 
your fruit sliould remain : that 
whatsoever ye shall ask of the Fa- 
ther in my Name, he may give it 
fvu. 



The. Collect, 

ALMIGHTY God, by whose 
providence thy servant John 
Baptist was wonderfully born, and 
sent to prepare the way of thy Son 
our Saviour, by preaching repent- 
ance; Make us so to follow his 
doctrine and holy life, that we 
may truly repent according to hi 
preaching; and after his example 
constantly speak the truth, boldly 
rebuke vice, and patiently suffer 
for the truth's sake ; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen, 

For the Epistle, Isa. xl. 1. 

COMFORT ye, comfort ye my 
people, saith your God. Speak 
ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and 
cry unto her, that her warfare is 
accomplished ; that her iniquity is 
pardoned: for she hath received 
of the Lohd's hand double for all 
her sins. The voice of him that 
crieth in the wilderness, Prepare 
ye the way of the Lord, make 
straight in the desert a highway 
for our God. Every valley shall 
be exalted, and every mountain 
and hill shall be made low; and 
the crooked shall be made straight, 
and the rough places plain. And 
the glory of the Lord shall be re- 
vealed, and all flesh shall see it 
together: for the mouth of the 
Lord hath spoken it. The voice 
said. Cry. And he said. What shall 
I cry ] All flesh is grass, and all 
the goodliness thereof is as the 
flower of the field. The grass 
withereth, the flower fadeth, be- 
cause the Spirit of the Lord blow- 
eth upon it: surely the people is 
grass. The grass withereth, the 
flower fadeth ; but the word of our 
God shall stand for ever. Zion, 
that bringest good tidinirs, get thee 
up into the high mountain : Je- 
rusalem, that bringest good ti dinars, 
lift up thy voice with strength; 
lift it up, be not afraid : say imto 
the cities of Judah, Beliold j our 
God ! Behold, the Lord God will 
come with strong hand, and hia 
arm shall rule for him : behold his 
reward is with him, and his work 
before him. Hfc shall feed his flock 



SAINT PETER'S DAY. 



like a shepherd; he shall gather 
the lambs with his arm, and carry 
them in his bosom, and shall gently 
lead those that are with young. 

Tk^ Gospel. St. Luke i. 57. 

ELISABETH'S full time came 
that she should be delivered ; 
and she brought forth a son. And 
her neighbours and her cousins 
heard how the Lord had showed 
great mercy upon her; and they 
rejoiced with her. And it came to 
pass that on the eighth day, they 
came to circumcise the child ; and 
they called him Zacharias, after 
the name of his father. And his 
mother answered and said, Not so ; 
but he shall be called John. And 
they said unto her. There is none 
of thy kindred that is called by this 
name. And they made signs to 
his father, how he would have him 
called. And he asked for a writing- 
table, and wrote, saying. His name 
is John. And they marvelled all. 
And his mouth was opened imme- 
diately, and his tongue loosed, and 
he spake, and praised God. And 
fear came on all that dwelt round 
about them ; and all these sayings 
were noised abroad throughout all 
the hill country of Judea. And all 
they that heard them laid them 
up in their hearts, saying, What 
manner of child shall this be ! And 
the hand of the Lord was with him. 
And his father Zacharias was filled 
with the Holy Ghost, and prophe- 
sied, saying, Blessed be the Lord 
God of Israel: for he hath visited 
and redeemed his people, and hath 
raised up an horn of salvation for 
us, in the house of his servant 
David ; as he spake by the mouth 
of his holy Prophets, which have 
been since the world began; that 
we should be saved from our ene- 
mies, and from the hand of all that 
hate us; to perform the mercy 
promised to our fathers, and to re- 
member his holy covenant; the 
oath which he sware to our father 
Abraham, that he would grant unto 
us. that we, being delivered out of 
the hands of our enemies, might 
serve him without fear, in holiness 
and righteousness before him. all 
the days of our life. And thai, 



child, Shalt be called the Prophet of 
the Highest : for thou shalt go l:>e- 
fore the face of the Lord to prepare 
his ways; to give knowledge of 
salvation unto n is people by the 
remission of their sins, through the 
tender mercy of our God. whereby 
the day-sprmg from on high hath 
visited us ; to give light to them that 
sit in darkness and" in the shadow 
of death, to guide our feet into the 
way of peace. And the child grew, 
and waxed strong in spirit; and 
was in the deserts till the day of 
his showing unto Israel. 



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The Collect 

ALMIGHTY God, who by 
thy Son Jesus Christ, didst civ6 
to thv Apostle Saint Peter many 
excellent gifts, and commandedst 
him earnestly to feed thy flock; 
Make, we beseech thee, all Bishops 
and Pastors diligently to preach thy 
holy Word, and the people ob^ 
diently to follow the same, that 
they may receive the crown of 
everlasting glory; through Jesus 
Christ our" Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts xii. 1. 

ABOUT that time Herod the 
king stretched forth his hands 
to vex certain of the Church. And 
he killed James the brother of John 
with the sword. And because he 
saw it pleased the Jews, he pro- 
ceeded further to take Peter also. 
(Then were the days of unleavened 
bread.) And when he had appre- 
hended him, he put him in prison, 
and delivered him to four quater- 
nions of soldiers to keep him, in- 
tending after Easter to bring him 
forth to the people. Peter there- 
fore was kept in prison ; but prayer 
was made without ceasing of the 
Church unto God for him. And 
when Herod would have brought 
him forth, the same night Peter 
was sleeping between two soldiers, 
bound with two chains; and the 
keepers before the door kept the 
prison. And behold, the Angel of 
the Lord came upon him, and a 
light shined in the prison ; and he 
smote Peter on the side, and raised 



SAINT JAMES THE APOSTLE. 



him wp, spying. Arise up quickly. 
And his chains fell off from his 
hands. And the An2:el said unto 
him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy 
sandals: and so he did. And he 
eaith unto him. Cast tliy garment 
about thee, and follow me. And 
he went out, and followed him; 
and wist not that it was true which 
was done by the Angel ; but thought 
he saw a vision. When they were 
pai5t the first and the second, ward, 
thev came unto the iron gate that 
lea^eth unto the city, which opened 
to them of his own accord; and 
they went out and passed on 
through one street, and forthwith 
the Angel departed from him. And 
when Peter was come to himself, 
he said. Now I know of a surety, 
that the Lord hath sent his Angel, 
and hath delivered me out of the 
hand of Herod, and from all the 
expectation of the people of the 
Jews. 

The Gospel, St. Matt. xvi. 13. 
T/C/^HEN Jesus came into the 
' » coasts of Caesarea Philippi, 
he asked his disciples, saying. 
Whom do men say that 1, the Son 
of Man, am ? And they said. Some 
say that thou art John the Baptist, 
some Elias, and others Jeremias, 
or one of the Prophets. He saith 
unto them. But whom say ye that I 
am ] And Simon Peter answered 
and said, Thou art the Christ, the 
Son of the living God. And Jesus 
answered and said unto him, Blessed 
art thou, Simon Bar-jona : for flesh 
and blood hath not revealed it unto 
thee, but my Father which is in 
heaven. And I say also unto thee. 
That thou artPeter, and upon this 
rock I will build my Church; and 
the gates of hell shall not prevail 
aeainst it. And I will give unto 
thee the keys of the Kingdom of 
heaven : and whatsoever thou shalt 
bind on earth shall be bound in 
heaven ; and whatsoever thou shalt 
loose on earth shall be loosed in 
heaven. 



The Colled. 

GRANT, merciful God, that 
as tliine holy Apostle Saint 



James, leaving his father and al! 
that he had, without delay wag 
obedient unto the calling of thy 
Son Jesus Christ, and followed 
him ; so we, forsaking all worldly 
and carnal affections, may be ever 
more ready to follow thy holy com- 
mandments; through Jesus Chiist 
our Lord. Amen, 

For the Epistle. Acts xi. 27, atid 
part of Chap. xii. 

IN those days came prophets fron^ 
Jerusalem unto Antioch. Ana 
there stood up one of them named 
Agabus, and signified by the Spirit 
that there should be great dearth 
throughout all the world; which 
came to pass in the days of Claudius 
Csesar. Then the disciples, every 
man according to his ability, deter- 
mined to send relief unto the bre- 
thren which dv/elt in Judea. Which 
also they did, and sent it to th« 
elders by the hands of Barnabas 
and Saul. Now about that time 
Herod the king stretched forth his 
hands to vex certain of the Church. 
And he killed James the brother of 
John with the sword. And, because 
he saw it pleased the Jews, he pro- 
ceeded further to take Peter also. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. xx. 20. 

THEN came to him the mother 
of Zebedee's children with her 
sons, worshipping him, and desir- 
ing a certain thing of him. And 
he said unto her. What wilt thou 1 
She saith unto him. Grant that 
these my two sons may sit, the one 
on thy right hand, and the other on 
the left, in thy kingdom. But Je- 
sus answered and said. Ye know 
not what ye ask. Are ye able to 
drink of the cup that I shall drink 
of, and to be baptized with tha 
baptism that I am baptized with ! 
They say unto him. We are aL'lc^ 
And he saith unto them, Ye shall 
drink indeed of my cup, and ba 
baptized with the baptism that I am 
baptized with: but to sit on my 
right hand, and on my left, is not 
mine to give ; but it shall be given 
to them for whom it is prepared of 
my Father. And when the te« 
heard it, they were moved with ift- 
dignation against the two brethren, 
> 10 



SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE. 



But Jesus called them unto him, 
and said. Ye know that the princes 
of the Gentiles exercise dominion 
over them, and they that are great 
exercise authority upon tliem. But 
it shall not be so among you : but 
whosoever will be great among 
you, let him be your minister ; and 
whosoever will be chief among you, 
let him be your servant : even as 
the Son of Man came not to be mi- 
nistered unto, but to minister, and 
to give his life a ransom for many. 



Saint 33artl)i)lometo t|)e 
Apostle. 

The CollecL 

O ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who didst give to thine 
Apostle Bartholomew grace truly 
to believe and to preach thy Word ; 
Grant, we beseech thee, unto thy 
Church, to love that Word which 
he believed, and both to preach and 
receive the same; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

For the Epistle. Acts v. 12. 

BY the hands of the Apostles 
were many signs and wonders 
wrought among the people; (and 
they were all with one accord in 
Solomon's porch; and of the rest 
durst no man join himself to them : 
but the people magnified them; 
and believers were the more added 
to the Lord, multitudes both of 
men and women;) insomuch that 
they brought forth the sick into the 
streets, and laid them on beds and 
couches, that at the least the shadow 
of Peter passing by might oversha- 
dow some of them. There came 
also a multitude out of the cities 
round about unto Jerusalem, bring- 
ing sick folks, and them which were 
vexed with unclean spirits; and 
they were heal»d every one. 
T/je Gospel. St. Luke xxii. 24. 

AND there was also a strife 
among them, which of them 
should be accounted the greatest. 
And he said unto them. The kin 



you, let him be as the younger; 
and he that is chief, as he that 
doth serve. For whether i^ greater, 
he that sitteth at meat, or he that 
serveth] is not he that sitteth at 
meat] But I am among you as he 
that serveth. Ye are they which 
have continued with me in my 
temptations. And I appoint unto 
you a kingdom, as my Father hath 
appointed unto me; that ye may 
eat and drink at my table in my 
kingdom, and sit on thrones, iudg- 
ing the twelve tribes of Israel. 



Samt |Hattl5eto X\)z ^pestle. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who by 
thy blessed Son didst call Mat- 
thew from the receipt of custom to 
be an Apostle *and Evangelist j 
Grant us grace to forsake all covet- 
ous desires, and inordinate love of 
riches ; and to follow the same thy 
Son Jesus Christ, who liveth anS 
reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Ghost, one God, world Without en a. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. 2 Cor. iv. 1. 

THEREFORE, seeing we have 
this ministry as we have re- 
ceived mercy, we faint not: but 
have renounced the hidden things 
of dishonesty, not walking in 
craftiness, nor handling the Word 
of God deceitfully, but by mani- 
festation of the truth commend- 
ing ourselves to every man's con- 
science in the sight of God. But 
if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to 
them that are lost: in w^hom the 
god of this world hath blinded tiie 
minds of them which believe not, 
lest the light of the glorious Gos- 
pel of Christ who is the imag,e of 
God, should shine unto them. For 
we preach not ourselves, but Christ 
Jesus the Lord ; and ourselves your 
servants for Jesus' sako. For God, 
who commanded the light to shine 
out of darkness, hath ehined in 
our hearts, to give the light rtf the 
knowledge of the g^lory of God in 



of the Gentiles exercise lordship , „ • - 

over them; and they that exercise | the face of Jesus Christ, 
authority upon them are called j The Gospel. St. Matt. ix. 9. 
benefactors. But ye shall not be I A ND as Jesus passed forth from 



lijo : but he thai is greatest among ' 



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thence, he saw a man, name^ 



SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST. 



Mfttihew, sittin.^ at the receipt of 
custom: and he saith unto him. 
Follow me. And he arose, and 
foll(;v/ed him. And it came to 
pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the 
house, behold, many Publicans and 
sinners came and sat down with 
hira and his disciples. And when 
the Pharisees saw it. they said 
unto his disciples, Why eateth 
your ?.Iaster with Publicans and 
feinnrrs] But when Jesus heard 
that, he said unto them. They that 
be whole need not a physician, 
but they that are sick. But go ye 
and learn wliat that meaneth, I 
will have mercy, and not sacrifice ; 
for I am not come to call the 
righteous, but sinners to repentance. 



Safiit i^fd)ael anti all Ousels. 
The Qol!e/:f. ' 

EVERLASTING God, who 
hast ordained and constituted 
the services of Angels and men 
in a wonderful order; iNIercifuIly 
grant, that as thy holy Angels 
always do thee service in heaven, 
so, by thy appointment, they may 
succour and defend us on earth ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

For the Epistle. Rev. xii. 7. 

THERE was war in heaven : 
Michael and his ansels fought 
a2:ainst the dragon ; and the drasron 
foueht and his angels; and pre- 
vailed not, neither was their place 
found any more in heaven. And 
the great dragon was cast out, that 
old serpent, called the Devil, and 
Satan, which deceiveth the whole 
world; he was cast out into the 
earth, and his angels were cast out 
with him. And I heard a loud 
voice saying in heaven. Now is 
come salvation, and strensrth, and 
the kinirdom of our God, and the 
poweT of his Christ: for the accu- 
ser of our brethren is cast down, 
which accused them before our 
God day and night. And they 
overcame h'm by the blood of the 
Limb, and by the word of their 
testimony ; a\id they loved not 
their lives unto the death. There- 
tbfc rejoice, ye heavens, and ye 



that dwell in them ! Wo to thfl 
inhabiters of the earth and of the 
sea! for the devil is come down 
unto you, having great wrath, be- 
cause he knoweth that he hath but 
a short time. 

The Gospel. St. Matt, xviii. 1. 

A T the same time came the di» 
ciples unto Jesus, saying, Whc 
is the greatest in the Kingdom of 
heaven] And Jesus called a little 
child unto him, and set him in the^ 
midst of them, and said. Verily 1 
say unto you. Except ye be con- 
verted, and become as little chil- 
dren, ye shall not enter into the 
Kingdom of heaven. Whosoever 
therefore shall humble himself as 
this little child, the same is great- 
est in the Kingdom of heaven. And 
whoso shall receive one such little 
child in my Name, receiveth me. 
But whoso shall offend one of 
these little ones which believe in 
me. it were better for him that a 
millstone were hanged about his 
neck, and that he were drowned 
in the depth of the sea. Wo unto 
the world because of offences ! for 
it must needs be that offences 
come; but wo to that man by 
whom the offence comxCth ! Where- 
fore if thy hand or thy foot offend 
thee, cut 'them off, and cast them 
from thee: it is better for thee to 
enter into life halt or maimed, 
rather than having two hands or 
two feet to be cast into everlasting 
fire. And if thine eye offend thee, 
pluck it out, and cast it from thee : 
it is better for thee to enter into life 
with one eye, rather than having 
two eyes to be cast into hell-fire. 
Take heed that ye despise not one 
of these little ones; for I say unto 
you, That in heaven their angr'g 
do always behold the face of "my 
Father which is in heaven. 



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Satnt 3LuLte tfte fHbanijcUst 
The Colled. 

ALMIGHTY God, who called-4 
Luke the Physician, who=;e 
praise is in the Gospel, to be an 
Evangelist, and Physician of the 
soul ; May it please thee, that. i)y 
'he wdioi^some medicines of thtj 



SAINT SIMON AND SAINT JUDE. 



Joctrine delivered by him, all the 
diseases of our souls may be healed ; 
through the merits of thy Son Je- 
sus Christ our Lord. Amen, 

Tke Epistle. 2 Tim. iv. 5. 

WATCH thou in all things, 
endure afflictions, do the work 
of an Evangelist, make full proof 
of thy ministry. For I am now 
ready t:) be offered, and the time 
of my departure is at hand. I have 
fought a good fight, I have finished 
my course, I have kept the faith. 
Henceforth there is laid up for me 
a crown of righteousness, which 
the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall 
give me at that day : and not to me 
only, but unto all them also that 
love his appearing. Do thy diU- 
gence to come shortly unto me: 
for Demas hath forsaken me, hav- 
ing loved this present world, and 
is departed unto Thessalonica ; 
Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto 
Daimatia. Only Luke is with me. 
Take INIark, and bring him with 
thee : for he is profitable to me for 
the ministry. And Tychicus have 
I sent to Ephesus. The cloak that 
I left at Troas with Carpus, when 
thou com est, bring with thee ; and 
the books, but especially the parch- 
ments. Alexander the copper- 
smith did me much evil: the Lord 
reward him according to his works. 
Of whom be thou ware also; for 
he hatih greatly withstood our 
words. 

The Gospel St. Luke x. 1. 

THE Lord appointed other se- 
venty also, and sent them two 
and two before his face into every 
city and place, whither he himself 
would come. Therefore said he 
unto them. The harvest truly is 
great, but the labourers are few: 
pray ye therefore the Lord of the 
harvest, that he would send forth 
labourers into his harvest. Go vour 
ways ; behold, I send you forth as 
lambs among wolves. Carry nei- 
ther purse, nor scrip, nor shoes, 
and salute no man by the way. 
And into whatsoever house ye en- 
ter, fi rst say , Peace be to this house ! 
And if the son of peace be there, 
youi peace shall rest upon it: if 
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not, it shall turn to you ftgain. And 
in the same house remain, eating 
and drinking such things as they 
give : for the labourer is worthy of 
his hire. 



Samt Snnon anTr Safnt June, 
Apostles. 

The Collect, 

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast 
built thy Church upon the 
foundation of the Apostles and 
Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being 
the head comer-stone ; Grant us so 
to be joined together in unity of 
spirit by their doctrine, that we 
may be made an holy temple ac- 
ceptable unto thee ; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle,.^ St. Jude 1. 
TUDE, the servant of Jesus Christ, 
^ and brother of James, to them 
that are sanctified by God the Fa- 
ther, and preserved in Jesus Christ, 
and called: Mercy unto you, and 
peace, and love be multiplied. Be- 
loved, when I gave all diligence to 
write unto you of the common sal- 
vation, it was needful for me to 
write unto you, and exhort you 
that ye should earnestly contend 
for the faith which was once de- 
> vered unto the saints. For there 
are certain men crept in unawares, 
who were before of old ordained to 
this condemnation, ungodly men, 
turning the grace of our God 
into lasciviousness, and denying 
the only Lord God and our Lord 
Jesus Christ. I will therefore put 
you in remembrance, though ye 
once knew this, how that the Lord, 
having saved the people out of the 
land of Egypt, afterward destroyed 
them that believed not. And the 
ansels which kept not their first 
estate, but left their own habitation, 
he hath resented in everlasting 
chains under darkness unto the 
judgment of the sreat day. Eves 
as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the 
cities about them, in like manner 
giving themselves over to fornica- 
tion, and going after strange Uesh, 
are set foith for an example, suf- 
fering the vengeance of etonial 



ALL SAINTS' DAY. 



fire. Likewise also these filthy 
dreamers defile the flesh, despise 
doiniiiion, and speak evil of digni- 
ties. 

The Gospel. St. John xv. 17. 

THESE things I command yon, 
that ye love one another. If 
the world hate you, ye know that 
it hated me before it hated you. 
1 f ye were of the world, the world 
would love his own : but because 
ye are not of the world, but I have 
chosen you out of the world, there- 
fore the world hateth you. Re- 
member the word that I said unto 
you., The servant is not greater than 
nis lord. If they have persecuted 
me, they will also persecute you ; 
if they have kept my saying, they 
will keep yours also. But all these 
things wili they do unto you for my 
Name's sake, because they know 
not Him that sent me. If I had 
not come and spoken unto them, 
they had not had sin : but now they 
have no cloak for their sin. He 
that hateth me, hateth my Father 
also. If I had not done among 
them the works which none other 
man did. they had not had sin ; but 
now have they both seen and hated 
both me and my Father. But this 
Cometh to pass, that the word 
might be fulfilled that is written in 
their law, They hated me without 
a cause. But when the Comforter 
is come, whom I will send unto you 
from the Father, even the Spirit of 
Truth, which proceedeth from the 
Father, he shall testify of me. And 
ye also shall bear witness, because 
ye liave been with me firom the be- 
ginning. 

^11 Bafnts* 23ap. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who hast 
knit together thine elect in one 
communion and fellowship^ in the 
mystical body of thy Son Christ cur 
Lord ; Grant 'us grace so to follow 
thy blessed Saints in all virtuous 
and godly living, that we may come 
to those 'unspeakable joys, which 
thou hast prepared for those who 
unfeisrnedly love thee ; through Je- 
sus Christ our Lord. Ame?!* 



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For the Epistle. Rev. vii. 2, 

AND I saw another ansel af»» 
cending from the east, having 
the seal of the hving God : and he 
cried with a loud voice to the four 
angels, to whom it was given to 
hurt the earth and the sea, saying, 
Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, 
nor the trees, till we have sealed the 
servants of our God in their fore- 
heads. And I heard the numbei 
of them which were sealed ; and 
there were sealed an hundred and 
forty and four tliousand. of all th^ 
tribes of the children of Israel. 

Of the tribe of Judah were sealed 
twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Reuben were 
sealed twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Gad were sealed 
twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Aser were sealed 
twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Nephthali were 
sealed twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Manasses were 
sealed twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Simeon were 
sealed twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Levi were sealed 
twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Issachar were 
sealed twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Zabulon were 
sealed twelve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed 
tv^^elve thousand. 

Of the tribe of Benjamin weiB 
sealed twelve thousand. 

After this I beheld, and lo, a 
great multitude, which no man 
could number, of all nations, and 
kindreds, and people, and tongues, 
stood before the throne, and before 
the Lamb, clothed with white robes, 
and palms in their hands; and 
cried with a loud voice, sayine:. 
Salvation to our God, v/hich sitteth 
upon the throne, and unto th« 
Lamb! And all the angels stood 
round about the throne, and aboul 
the elders, and the four beasts, 
and fell before the throne on their 
faces, and worshipped God, saying, 
Amen; Blessing, and glory, and 
wisdom, and thanksgiving, and 
honour, and power, and might, be 
unto our God for ever and everi 
Amen. 



10* 



THE COMMUNION. 



The Gospel, St. Matt. v. i. 

JESUS seeing the multitudes, 
went up into a mountain: and 
when he was set, his disciples came 
unto him. And he opened his 
mouth, and taught them, saying, 
Blessed are the poor in spirit : for 
theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. 
Blessed are they that mourn: for 
the}^ shall be comforted. Blessed 
are the meek: for they shall inherit 
the earth. Blessed are they which 
do hunger and thirst after right- 
eousness: for they shall be filled. 
Blessed are the merciful: for they 



shall obtain mercy. Blessed ^rfs 
the pure in heart : for they Sijall 
see God. Blessed are the peace- 
makers: for they shall be called 
the children of God. Blessed aro 
they which are persecuted for 
righteousness' sake : for theirs is 
the Kingdom of heaven. Blessed 
are ye, when men shall re\'ile you, 
and persecute you, and shall say all 
manner of evil against you falsely, 
for my sake. Rejoice, and be ex# 
ceeding glad ; for great is your r» 
ward in heaven: for so persecijted 
they the prophets which were be» 
fore you. 



THE ORDER FOR THE 

ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER, 

OR 

HOLY COMMUNION. 



% If among- those who come to he partakers of the Holy Communion, the Mintster 
shall IcnoiD any to be an open and notorious evil liver, or to have done any wrong 
to his neio-hbours by word or deed, so that the Congregation be thereby offended ; 
he shall advertise him, that he presiime not to come to the Lord^s Table, until he 
have openly declared himself to have truly repented and amended his former evii 
life, that the Congregation may thereby be satisfied; and that he hath recant 
pensed the parties to whom he hath done wrong; or at least declare himself to 
be in full purpose so to do, as soon as he conveniently may. 

^ The same order shall the Minister use with those, betwixt whom he perceiveth 
malice and hatred to reign; not suffering them to be partakers of the Lord*t 
Table, until he know them to be reconciled, ^nd if one of the parties, so at vo 
riance, be content to forgive from the bottom of his heart all that the other hath 
ti'espassed against him, and to make amends for that wherein he himself hath 
(fended ; and the other party will not be persuaded to a godly unity, but re- 
main still in his froicardness and malice; the Minister in that case ought to ad- 
mit the penitent person to the Holy Communion, and not him that is obstinato. 
Provided, that every Minister so repelling any, as is herein specified, shall be 
obliged to give an account of the same to the Ordinary, as soon as conveniently 
may be. 

% The Table, at the Communion-time having a fair white linen cloth upon it^ 
shall stand in the body of the Church, or in the Chancel, ^nd the Minister^ 
standing at the right side of the Table, or where Morning and Evening Prayef 
are appointed to be said, shall say the Lord^s Prayer and the Collect following, 
Vie Penple kneeling; but the Lord's Prayer m,ay be omitted, if Morning Prayer 
haih been said immediately before. 



OUR Father, who art in heaven. 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is m heaven. Give 
ns this day our daily bread. And 
fo^^rive us our trespasses. As we 
forgive those v/ho trespass against 
us. "^nd lead us not into tempta- 
tion But deliver us from evil: For 



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thine is the kingdom, and fh© 
power, and the glory, for ever arxij 
ever. Amen. 

The Collect, 

ALMIGHTY God, unto whom 
all hearts are open, ail desires 
known, and from whom no secreia 
are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of 



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OUT hearts by the inspiration of thy 
Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly 
love thee, and worthily magnify 
thy holy Name ; through Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

X Then shall the Minister^ turning to 

the People, rehearse distinctly the 
Ten Commandments; and the Peo- 
ple, still kneeling, shall, after every 
eommandnient, ask God mercy for 
their transgressions for the iivic 
past, and grace to keep the law for 
the time to come, as folluweth. 

Minister, 

C^OD spake these words, and 
^ said; I am the Lord thy God: 
Thou shalt have none other gods 
but me. 

People, Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and incline our hearts to keep 
this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not make 
to thj^self any graven image, nor 
the likeness of any thing that is in 
heaven above, or in the earth be- 
neath, or in the water under the 
earth. Thou shalt not bow down 
to them, nor worship them : for I 
the Lord thy God am a jealous 
God, and visit the sins of "the fa- 
thers vipon the children, unto the 
third and fourth generation of them 
that hate me; and show mercy 
unto thousands in them that love 
me, and keep my commandments. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and incline oar hearts to keep 
tltis law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not take 
the Name of the Lord thy God in 
vdin: for the Lord will not hold 
him guiltless, that taketh his Name 
in vain. 

People, Lord, have mercy upon 
Ds, and incline our hearts to keep 
this law. 

MiniMer, Remember that thou 
keep holy the Sabbath-day. Six 
days shalt thou labour, and do all 
tliat thou hast to do; but the se- 
venth day is the Sabbath of the 
Lord thy God. In it thou shalt do 
no manner of work; thou, and thy 
son, and thy daughter, thy man- 
servant, and thy maid-servant, thy 
cattle, and tlie stranger thai is 
within thy gates. For in six days 
tlie Lord made heaven and earth, 



the sea, and all that in them is, and 

rested the seventh day : wherefore 
the Lord blessed the seventh day, 
and hallowed it. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and inchne our hearts to keep 
this law. 

Minister, Honour thy father and 
thy mother ; that thy days may be 
long in the land which the Lord 
thy God giveth thee. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and incline our hearts to keep 
this law. 

Minister, Thou shalt do no 
murder. 

People. Lord, liave mercy upon 
us, and incline our hearts to keep 
this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not conv 
mit adultery. 

People. Lord, have mercy ujwn 
us, and incline our hearts to keep 
this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not steaL 

People. Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and incline our hearts to keep 
this law. 

Minister, Thou shalt not bear 
false witness against thy neighbour. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and incline our hearts to ke^p 
this law. 

Minister. Thou shalt not covet 
thy neighbour's house, thou shalt 
not covet thy neighbour's wife> 
nor his servant, nor his maid, nor 
his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing 
that is his. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon 
us, and write all these thy laws in 
our hearts, we beseech thee 

Tl Thtn the Minister may say. 
Hear also what our Lord Jesus 
Christ saith. 

THOU shalt love the Lord thy 
God with all thy heart, and 
with all thy soul, and with all thy 
mind. This is the first and great 
commandment. And the second is 
like unto it; Thou shalt love thy 
neighbour as thyself. On these 
two commandments hang all the 
Law and the Prophets. 

Let us pray. 



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ALMIGHTY Lord, and ever* 
lasti^ig God, vouchsafe, we 



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seech thee, to direct, sanctify, and 
eovem, both our hearts and bodies, 
m the ways of thy laws, and in 
the works of thy commandments ; 
that, through thy most mighty pro- 
lection, both here and ever, we 
may be preserved in body and soul ; 
through our Lord and Saviour Je- 
5US Christ. Amen. 
^ Then shall be said the Collect of the 
Day. And immediately after theCol- 
lect the Minister shall read the Epis- 
tle, saying, The Epistle [or.The por- 
tion of Scripture appointed for the 
Epistle] is written in the — Cliapter 

of , beeinning at the — Verse. 

Jlnd the Epistle ended, he shall say^ 
Here endelh the Epistle. Thenshall 
he read the Gospel (the People all 
standing up) saying. The Holy Gos- 
pel is written in the — Chapter of 

, beginning at the — Verse. 

T[ Here the People shall say^ 
Glory be to thee, Lord. 
TT Then shall be read the Apostles*, or 
^icene Creed ; unless one of them 
hath been read immediately before in 
the Morning Service. 
^ Then the Minister shall declare unto 
the People what Holy-days, or Fast- 
ing-days, are in the week following 
to be observed ; and {if occasion be) 
shall J^otice be given of the Commu- 
nion, and of the Bans of Matrimony, 
and other matters to be published. 
^ Thenshall follow the Sermon. Af- 
ter which, the Minister, tohen there 
is a Communion, shall return to the 
Lord^s Table, and begin the Offer- 
tory, saying one or more of these 
Sentences following, as he thinketh 
most convenient. 

LET your light so shine before 
men, that they may see your 
good works, and glorify your Fa- 
ther which is in heaven. St. Matt. 
V. 16. 

Lay not up for yourselves trea- 
sures upon earth ; where moth and 
rust doth corrupt, and where thieves 
6reak through and steal: but lay 
up for yourselves treasures in hea- 
ven; where neither moth nor rust 
doth corrupt, and where thieves do 
not break through nor steal. St. 
Uatt. vi. 19, 20. 

Whatsoever ye would that men 
should do to you, even so do to 
them : for this is the Law and the 
Prophe^^ St, Matt, vii. 5 2. 



da 



Not every one that saith unto 
me. Lord, Lord, shall enter into the 
Kingdom of heaven ; but he that 
doetli the will of my Father which 
is in heaven. St. matt. vii. 21. 

Zaccheus stood forth, and said 
unto the Lord, Behold, Lord, the 
half of my goods I give to the poor ; 
and if I have done any vn-ong to 
any man, I restore fourfold. SL 
Luke xix. 8. 

Who goeth a warfare at any time 
of his own cost % Who planteth a 
vineyard, and eateth not of the 
fruit thereof 1 Or who feedeth a 
flock, and eateth not of the milk 
of the flock 1 1 Cor. ix. 7. 

If we have sown unto you spi- 
ritual things, is it a great matter if 
we shall reap your worldly things % 
1 Cor. ix. 11. 

Do ye not know that they who 
minister about holy things, live of 
the sacrifice; and they who wait 
at the altar are partakers with the 
altar? Even so hath the Lord also 
ordained, that they who preach the 
Gospel should live of the GospeL 
1 Cor. ix. 13, 14. 

He that soweth little shall reap 
little ; and he that soweth i)lente- 
ously shall reap plenteously. Let 
every man do according as he is 
disposed in his heart, not grudg- 
ingly, or of necessity; for God 
loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Cor. ix, 
6, 7. 

Let him that is taught in the 
Word minister unto him that teach- 
eth, in all good things. Be not de- 
ceived, God is not mocked: for 
whatsoever a man soweth that shall 
he reap. Gal. vi. 6, 7. 

While we have time, let us do 
good unto aU men ; and especially 
unto them that are of the household 
of faith. Gal. vi. 10. 

Godliness is great riches, if a man 
be content with that he hath: for 
we brought nothing into this world, 
neither may we carry any thing out' 
1 Tim. vi. 6, 7. 

Charge them who are rich hi 
this world, that they be ready to 
give, and glad to distribute ; laying 
up in store for themselves a good 
foundation against the time to 
come, that they may attain eternal 
life. 1 TLvi, vi. 17, IS. l9 



THE COMMUNION. 



God is not unrighteous, that he 
will forg;et your works, and labour 
that proceedeth of love; which 
love ye have showed for his Name's 
sake, who have ministered unto the 
saints, and yet do minister. Heb. 
vi. 10. 

To do good, and to distribute, 
gOrget not ; for with such sacrifices 
God is well pleased. Heb. xiii. 16. 

Whoso hath this world's good, 
and seeth his brother have need, 
and shutteth up his compassion 
from him, how dwelleth the love of 
God in himl 1 St. John iii. 17. 

Give alms of thy goods, and 
never turn thy face from any poor 
man ; and then the face of the Lord 
shall not be turned away from thee. 
Tobit. iv. 7. 

Be merciful after thy power. If 
fhou hast much, give ^ilenteously ; 
if thou hast httle, do thy diligence 
gladly to give of that little : for so 
gatherest thou thyself a good re- 
ward in the day of necessity. To- 
hU iv. 8, 9. 

He that hath pity upon the poor 
lendeth unto the Lord: and look, 
what he layeth out, it shall be paid 
him again. Prov. xix. 17. 

Blessed be the man that provideth 
fbr the sick and needy : the Lord 
shall deliver him in the time of 
trouble. Psalm xli. 1. 
^ Whilst these Sentences are in read- 
ing y the Deacons^ Church-wardens^ 
or other Jit persons appointed for that 
purpose, shall receive the Alms for 
the Poor, and other Devotions of the 
People, in a decent Basin to be pro- 
vided by the Parish for that purpose; 
and reverently bring" it to the Priest^ 
toho shall humbly present and place 
it upon the Holy Table. 
% And the Priest shall then place upon 
the Table so much Bread and Wine 
OA he shall think sufficient. After 
which done, he shall say^ 
Let us pray for the whole state 
Qi Christ's Church militant. 

ALMIGHTY and everliving 
God, who by thy l^y Apos- 
tle hast taught us to mai^e prayers, 
and supplications, and to give 
tlianks for all men; We humbly 



beseech ttiee most mercifully [**to 

accept our alms and oblations, and] 
to receive these our prayers, which 
we offer unto thy Divine Majesty ; 
beseeching thee to inspire continu- 
ally the Universal Church with the 
spirit of truth, unity, and concords 
And grant that all those who do 
confess thy holy Name may agree 
in the truth of thy holy Word, and 
live in unity, and godly love. We 
beseech thee also, so to direct and 
dispose the hearts of all Christian 
Rulers, that they may truly and im* 
partially administer justice, to tlie 
punishment of wickedness and vice, 
and to the maintenance of thy true 
religion, and virtue. Give grace, 
heavenly Father, to all Bishops 
and other Ministers, that they may, 
both by their life and doctrine, set 
forth thy true and lively Word, and 
rijrhtly and duly administer thy 
holy Sacraments. And to all thy 
people give thy heavenly grace; and 
especially to this congregation here 
present ; that, with meek heart and 
due reverence, they may hear, and 
receive thy holy Word ; truly serv- 
ing thee in holiness and riffliteous- 
ness all the days of their life. And 
we most humbly beseech thee, of 
thy goodness, Lord, to comfort 
and succour all those who, in this 
transitory life, are in trouble, sor- 
row, need, sickness, or any other 
adversity. And we also bless thy 
holy Name for all thy servants de- 
parted this life in thy faith and fear ; 
beseeching thee to give us grace so 
to follow their good examples, that 
with them we may be partakers of 
thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, 
Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, 
our only Mediator and Advocate, 
Amen, 

^ When the Minister giveth warning 
for the Celebration of the Holy Contm 
munion, (which he^ shall always do 
upon the Sunday, or some Holy DaiK 
immediately preceding,) he shall read 
this Exhortation following^ or &o 
much thereof as, in his discretions 
he may think convenient. 

DEARLY beloved, on day 
next I purpose, through God's 



♦ If there be no alma or oblations, then shall the words [to accept our alutf 
and oblations, a id] }e left unsaid. 

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THE COMMUNION. 



ttB«Tetance, to administer to all such 
Bs shall be religiously and devout- 
ly disposed the most comfortable 
Sacrament of the Body and Blood 



raunion doth nothing else but in. 
crease your condemnation. There- 
fore, if any of you be a blasphemer 
of God, an hinderer or slanderer 



of Christ ; to be by them received of his Word, an adulterer, or be m 



in remembrance o/his meritorious 
Cross and Passion ; whereby alone 
we obtain remission of our sins, 
and are made partakers of the King- 
dom of heaven. Wherefore it Is 
our duty to render most humble 
and hearty thanks to Almighty 
God, our heavenly Father, for that 
he hath given his Son our Saviour 
.Jesus Christ, not only to die for us, 
but also to be our spiritual food and 
sustenance in that holy Sacrament. 
Which bein§ so divine and com- 
fortable a thing to them who re- 
ceive it worthily, and so dangerous 
to those who will presume to re- 
ceive it unworthily ; my duty is to 
exhort you, in the mean season to 
consider the dignity of that holy 
mystery, and the great peril of the 
unworiTiy receiving thereof; and so 
to search and examine your own 
consciences, (and that 'not lightly, 
and after the manner of dissem- 
blers with God ; but so) that ye 
may come holy and clean to such 
a heavenly Feast, in the marriage- 
garment required by God in holy 
Scripture, and be received as wor- 
thy partakers of that holy Table. 

The way and means thereto is ; 
First, to examine your lives and 
conversations by the rule of God's 
commandments; and whereinso- 
ever ye shall perceive yourselves to 
have oflfended, either by will, word, 
or deed, there to bewail your own 
sinfulness, and to confess your- 
eelves to Almighty God, with full 
purpose of amendment of life. And 
if ye shall perceive your offences 
to be such as are not only against 
God, but also against your neigh- 
bours ; then ye snail reconcile your- 
selves unto them; being ready to 
make restitution and satisfaction, 
according to the uttermost of your 
powers, for all injuries and wr'omrs 
done bv you to any other; and 
being likewise ready to forgive 
others who have offended you, as 
ye would have forgiveness of your 
offences at God's hand: for other- 
vme the r<)ceiving of the holy Com- 



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malice, or envy, or in any other 
grievous crime ; repent ye of youi 
sins, or else come not to that holy 
Table. 

And because it is requisite that 
no man should come to the holy 
Communion, but with a full trust 
in God's mercy, and with a quiet 
conscience; therefore, if there be 
any of you, who by this means 
cannot quiet his cwn conscience 
herein, but requireth further com- 
fort or counsel, let him come to 
me, or to some other Minister of 
God's Word, and open his grief ; 
that he may receive such godly 
counsel and advice, as may tend to 
the quieting of his conscience, and 
the removing of all scruple and 
doubtfulness. 

^ Or, in case he shall sec the People 
negligent to come to the Holy Com* 
viAmion^ instead of the former^ kfi 
shall use this Exhortation. 

DEARLY beloved brethren, on 
I intend, by God's grace, 

to celebrate the Lord's Supper: 
unto which, in God's behalf, 1 bid 
you all who are here present ; and 
beseech you, for the Lord Jesus 
Christ's sake, that ye will not re- 
fuse to come thereto, being so lov- 
ingly called and bidden "by God 
himself. Ye know how grievous 
and unkind a thing it is, when 
a man hath prepared a rich feast, 
decked his table with all kind of 
provision, so that there lacketh no- 
thing but the guests to sit down; 
and yet they who are called (with 
out any cause) most unthankful] y 
refuse to come. Which of 5'ou in 
such a case would not be moved? 
Who would not tliink a great in- 
jury and wrong done unto himl 
'wherefore, most dearly beloved in 
Christ, take ye good heed, lest ye, 
withdrawing yourselves from this 
holy Supper, provoke God's indig- 
nation against you. It is an easy 
matter for a man to say, I will not 
communicate, because T am other- 
wise hindred with worldly bnsh 



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fiess. But sTich exci ses are not so 

'^asily accepted and allowed before 
v^od.' If any man say, I am a griev- 
ous sinner, and therefore am afraid 
to come : wherefore then do ye not 
repent and amend] When God 
calleth you, are ye not ashamed to 
say ye will not come 1 When ye 
fhould return to God, will ye ex- 
cuse yourselves, and say ye are not 
ready] Consider earnestly with 
yourselves how little such feip;ned 
excuses will avail before God. 
Those who refused the feast in the 
Gospel, because they had bought a 
farm, or would try their yokes of 
oxen, or because they were married, 
were jiot so excused, but counted 
unworthy of the heavenly feast. 
Wherefore, according to mine Of- 
fice, I bid you in the Name of God, 
I call you in Christ's behalf, I ex- 
hort you, as ye love your own sal- 
vation, that ye will be partakers of 
this holy Communion. And as the 
Son of God did vouchsafe to yield 
up his soul by death upon the Cross 
for your salvation; so it is your 
duty to receive the Communion in 
remembrance of the sacrifice of his 
death, as he himself hath com- 
manded; which if ye shall neglect 
to do, consider with yourselves 
how great is your ingratitude to 
God, and how sore punishment 
hangeth over your heads for the 
same; when ye wilfully abstain 
from the Lord's Table, and separate 
from your brethren, who come to 
feed on the banquet of that most 
heavenly food. These things if ye 
earnestly consider, ye will by God's 
grace return to a better mind: for 
the obtaining whereof we shall not 
cease to make our humble petitions 
unto Almighty God, our heavenly 
Father. 

the time, of the Celebration of the 
Communion, the Priest shall say 
tkts Exhortation. 

DEARLY beloved in the Lord, 
ye who mind to come to the 
holy Communion of the Body and 
Blood of our Saviour Christ, must 
consider how Saint Paul exhorteth 
a!l persons diligently to try and ex- 
e-TTiine themselves, before they pre- 
sume to eat of that Bread, and 



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drink of that Cup. For as the bene- 
fit is great, if with a true penitent 
heart and lively faith we receive 
that holy Sacrament; so is ihe 
danger great, if we receive the 
same unworthily. Judge there- 
fore yourselves, brethren, that ye 
be not judged of the Lord ; repent 
ye truly for your sins past ; have a 
lively and steadfast faith in Christ 
our Saviour; amend your hves, 
and be in perfect charity with all 
men ; so shall ye be meet'partakcrs 
of those holy mysteries. And above 
all things ye must give most hum- 
ble and hearty thanks to God, the 
Father, the Son, and the Holy 
Ghost, for the redemption of the 
world by the death and passion of 
our Saviour Christ, both God and 
man ; who did humble himself, even 
to the death upon I'he Cross, for us, 
miserable sinners, who lay in dark- 
ness and the shadow of death; that 
he might make us the children of 
God, and exalt us to everlasting 
life. And to the end that we should 
always remember the exceeding 
great love of our Master, and only 
Saviour, Jesus Christ, thus dying 
for us. and the innumerable bene- 
fits which by his precious blood- 
shedding he hath obtained for us; 
he hatli instituted and ordained 
holy mysteries, as pledges of his 
love, and for a continual remem- 
brance of his death, to our great 
and endless comfort. To him there- 
fore, with the Father and the Holy 
Ghost, let us give (as we are most 
bounden) continual thanks; sub- 
mitting ourselves wholly to his 
holy will and pleasure, aiid study- 
ing to serve him in true holiness 
and righteousness all the days of 
our life. Amm, 

1[ Then shall the Priest say to those 
who come to receive the Holy Covk» 
mttnion, 

YE who do truly and earnestly 
repent you of your sins, and 
are in love and charity with youi 
neighbours, and intend to lead a 
new life, following the command- 
ments of God, and walking from 
henceforth in his holy ways ; Draw 
near with faith, and take thi? holy 
Sacrament to your comfort; and 



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make ydut humble confession to 
Almighty God, devoutly kneeling. 

% Then shall this ffeneral Confession 
bf made, by tho Priest and all those 
who are minded to receive the Holy 
Communion, humbly kneeling. 

ALMIGHTY God, Father of our 
Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of 
all things, Judge of all men; We 
acknowledge and bewail our mam- 
fold sins and wickedness. Which 
we, from time to time, most griev- 
ously have committed. By thought, 
word, and deed, Against thy Divine 
Majesty, Provoking most justly thy 
wrath and indignation against us. 
We do earnestly repent, And are 
heartily sorry for these our mis- 
doings ; The remembrance of them 
is grievous unto us ; The burden of 
them is intolerable. Have mercy 
upon us, Have mercy upon us, most 
merciful Father ; For thy Son our 
Lord Jesus Christ's sake. Forgive 
us all that is past ; And grant that 
we may ever hereafter Serve and 
please thee In newness of life. To 
the honour and glory of thy Name ; 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

TT Then shall the Priest (the Bishop if 
he be present) stand up, and turning 
to the People, say, 

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly 
Father^ who of his great mercy- 
hath promised forgiveness of sins 
to all those who with hearty re- 

Eentance and true faith turn unto 
im ; Have mercy upon you ; par- 
don and deliver you from all your 
sins ; confirm and strengthen you 
in all goodness; and bring you 
to everlasting life; through Jesus 
Glirist our Lord. Amen. 

Then shall the Priest say. 

Hear what comfortable words 
p»jr Saviour Christ saith unto all 
who truly turn to him. 

(^OME unto me, all ye that travail 
y and are heavy laden, and I will 
refresh you. St, Matt. xi. 28. 

So God loved the world, that he 
gsave Jiis only-begotten Son, to the 
eiiil that all that believe in him f 



should not perish, bit have ever 
lasting life. St. John iii. Ifi. 
Hear also what Saint Paul saith* 
This is a true saying, and wor- 
thy of all men to be received. That 
Christ Jesus came into the world 
to save sinners. 1 Tim. \. 15. 
Hear also what Saint John saith* 
If any man sin, we have an Ad» 
vocate with the Father, Jesus Chrisi 
the righteous; and he is the Pro- 
pitiation for our sins. 1 St. Joka 
ii. 1, 2. 

K .ifter which the Priest shall proceed^ 
saying f 

Lift up your hearts. 

Answer. We lift them up unto 
the Lord. 

Priest. Let us give thanks unto 
our Lord God. 

Answer, It is meet and right sq 
to do. 

H Then shall the Priest turn to tht 
Lord^s Table, and say, 

IT is very meet, right, and oui 
bounden duty, that we should 
at all times, and in all places, give 
thanks unto thee, Lord, [*Holy 
Father,] Almighty, Everlasting 
God. 

^ Here shall follow the Proper Preface^ 
according to the time, if there be anp 
specially appointed; dr else immedu 
ately shall be said or sung by tht 
Priest and People, 

THEREFORE with Angels and 
Archangels, and with all the 
company of heaven, we laud and 
magnify thy glorious Name ; ever- 
more praising thee, and saying. 
Holy, holy, holy. Lord God of 
hosts, heaven and earth are full of 
thy glory : Glory be to thee, Lor^ 
Most High. Amen. 



PROPER PREFACES. 
Upon Christmas-day, and seven days 
after. 

BECAUSE thou didst give Jesuj 
Christ, thine only Son, to be 
born as at this time for us ; who, 
by the operation of the Holy Ghost, 
was made very man, of the sub- 
stance of the Virgin Mary hie 
mother ; and that without spot of 



* These words [Hol^^Father] must be omitted on Trinity Sunday. 
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THE COMMUNION. 



siUf to make us clean from all sin. 
Therefore with Angels, 4-c. 

Upon Easter-day. and seven days 
after. 

BUT chiefly are we bound to 
praise thee for the glorious Re- 
surrection of thy Son Jesus Christ 
our Lord : for he is the very Pas- 
chal Lamb, which was oliered for 
U3, and hath taken away the sin 
of the world; who by his death 
hath destroyed death, and, by his 
rising to life again, Iiatii restored to 
us everlasting life. Therefore with 
Angels, 

UpoA Ascension-day, and seven days 
after. 

THROUGH thy most dearly be- 
loved Son Jesus Christ our 
Lord ; who, after his most glorious 
Resurrection, manifestly appeared 
to all his Apostles, and in their 
sight ascended up into heaven, to 

Erepare a place for us ; that where 
e is, thither we might also ascend, 
and reign with him in glory. There- 
ibre with Angels, 

Upon Whit-Sunday, and six days 
after. 

THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord; 
according to whose most true 
promise, the Holy Ghost came 
Sown as at this time from heaven, 
with a sudden great sound, as it 
had been a mighty wind, in the 
likeness of fiery tongues, lighting 
upon the Aposlles, to tea ti them, 
and to lead them to all truth ; giv- 
ing them both the gift of divers 
languages, and also boldness with 
fervent zeal constantly to preach 
the Gospel unto all nations; where- 
by we have been brought out of 
darkness and error into the clear 
light and true knowledge of thee, 
und of thy Son Jesus Christ. There- 
fore with Angels, 4-c. 
Upon the Feast of Trinity only, may be 
said, 

TT7"H0 art one God, one Lord; 
T T not one only Person, but three 
Persons in one S ubstance. For that 
which we believe of the glory of the 
Father, the same we believe of the 
.Son, and of the Holy Ghost, with- 
iout any difference or inequality. 
Therefore with Angels, 4-c. 



Or else this may he said, the loords 
[Holy Father] being- retained in tis 
introductory Address. 

FOR the precious death and 
merits of thy Son Jesus Christ 
our Lord, and for the sending to us 
of the Holy Ghost, the Comforter; 
who are oiie with thee in thy Eter- 
nal Godhead. Therefore v/itli Atv 
geis, 4-c. 

^ Then shall the Priest, kneeling- down 
at the Lord^s Table, say, in the navw 
of all those who shall receive the Com- 
munion, this Prayer following. 

■TT7"E do not presume to come to 
y T this thy Table, merciful 
Lord, trusting in our own right- 
eousness, but in thy manifold and 
great mercies. We are not worthy 
so much as to gather up the crumbs 
under thy Table. But thou art 
the same Lord, whose property is 
always to have mercy: Grant U9 
therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat 
the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus 
Christ, and to drink his blood, that 
our sinful bodies may be made 
clean by his body, and our souls 
washed through his most precious 
blood, and that we may evermore 
dwell in him, and he in us. Ameru 

^ When the Priest, standing before the 
Table, hath so ordered the Bread and 
Wine, that he may with the viove rea- 
diness and decency break the Bread 
before the People, and take the Cup 
into his hands, he shaU say thePrayer 
of Consecration, as folloiceih. 
A LL glory be to thee Almighty 
God, our heavenly Father, for 
that thou, of thy tender mercy, 
didst give thine only Son Jesus 
Christ to suffer death upon the 
Cross for our redemption; who 
made there (by his one oblation of 
himself once offered) a full, per- 
fect, and sufficient sacrifice, obla» 
tion, and satisfaction, for the sins 
of tlie whole world; and did insti- 
tute, and in his holy Gospel com- 
mand us to continue, a perpetual 
memory of that his precious death 
and sacrifice, until his cominvg 
again: For in the night (a) Here the 
in which he was be- Priestisto take 
trayt^d, (a) he took the Paten into 
Breau; and when he ms hand*. 



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THE COMMUNION. 

(b) Andkore had ghen thanks, {b) | and death of thv Son Jesns Chri5t, 
briak the he brake it, and gave ] and through faitli in his blood, we, 



Bread. it to his disciples, 

saying, Take, eat, 
c) And here {c) this is my Body, 
to lay kts hand which is given for 
upon all the you ; do this in re- 
Bread. membrance of me. 

Likewise, after sup- 

(d) Here he per, {d) he took the 
i$ to take the Cup ; and when he 
Cup into his had given thanks, he 
hand. gave it to them, say- 

mg, Drink ye all of 

(e) And here this ; for (e) this is 
he is to lay his my Blood, of the New 
hand upon eve- Testament, which is 
ry vessel, tn gj-^^^ 

v^hich there is f^r 

'sion Of sins; do this, 
consecrated. ^f^^^j ^^.^^ 

it, in remembrance of 
me. 

Th. nhJnfinn WHEREFORE, 
The Oblation. \\ q ^ord and 

heavenly Father, according to the 
institution of thy dearly beloved 
Son our Saviour Jesus Christ, we, 
lliy humble servants, do celebrate 
and make here before thy Divine 
Majesty, with these thy holy gifts, 
which we now offer unto thee, the 
memorial thy Son hath commanded 
us to make; having in remem- 
'.irance his blessed p)assion and 
precioug death, his mighty resur- 
rection and glorious ascension; 
rendering unto thee most hearty 
thanks for the innumerable bene- 
fits procured unto us by the same. 
And we most humbly beseech thee, 

rrh. T^^^..*{»^ O merciful Father, 
The Invocation. ^^^^ ^^^^ 

thy almighty goodness, vouchsafe 
to bless and sanctify, with thy 
Word and Holy Spirit, these thy 
gifts and creatures of bread and 
wine ; that we, receiving them ac- 
cording to thy Son our Saviour 
Jesus Christ's holy institution, in 
remembrance of his death and 
passion, may be partakers of his 
mostblessed Body and Blood. And 
we earnestly desire thy fatherly 
goodness, mercifully to accept this 
" use '^nd thanks- 
giving; most Jtiunbly beyeeching 



and all thy whole Church, may o!^ 
tain remission of our sins, and all 
other benefits of his passion. And 
here we otfer and present unto 
thee, Lord, ourselves, our souls 
and bodies, to be a reasonable, holy, 
and living sacrifice unto thee ; hum- 
bly beseeching thee, that we, and 
all others who shall be partakers of 
this Holy Communion, may worthi- 
ly receive the most precious Body 
and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, 
be filled with thy grace and heaven- 
ly benediction, and made one body 
with him, that he may dwell in 
them, and they in him. And al- 
tliough we are unworthy, through 
our manifold sins, to ofiier unto thee 
any sacrifice; yet we beseech thee 
to accept this our bounden duty 
and service; not weighing our 
merits, but pardoning our offences, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord; 
by whom, and with whom, in the 
unity of the Holy Ghost, all honour 
and glory be unto thee, Fa- 
ther Almighty, world without end. 
Amen, 

^ Here shall be sung a Hymn, or part 
of a Hymn, from the Selection for 
the Feasts and Fa.sts, ^c. 

*[[ Then shall the Priest first receive 
the Covimunion in both kinds Am- 
gelf, and proceed to deliver the same 
to the Bishops, Priests, and Dea* 
eons, in like manner, (if any be pre* 
sent) and, after that, to the People 
also in order, into their hands, all 
devoutly kneeling. And when he 
delivereth the Bread, he shall say, 

THE body of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, which was given for 
thee, preserve thy body and soul 
unto everlasting life. Take and 
eat this in remembrance that 
Christ died for thee, and feed on 
him in thy heart by faith, with 
thanksgiving. 

Tl And the Minister who delivereth 
the Cup shall say, 

THE Blood of our Lord Jesus 
Christ, which was shed for 
thee, preserve thy body and soul 



Civins; most hun bly beseeching remembrance that Chn 



thee to grant, that by the merits 



was shed for thee, ami be thankful. 



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THE COMMUNION. 



f ^t\e eonseerated Bread or Wine be 
tpent before all have communicated, 
the Priest is to consecrate more, ac- 
cording' to the Form before pre- 

' scribed; beginning at — All glory be 
to thee, Almighty God — and ending 
iDith these words — partakers of his 
most blessed Body and Blood. 



IT Then shall be sa d or s*.n,g^ o.il stani' 
ivgf Gloria in excelsis; or some pro- 
per Hymn from, the Selection. 

GLORY.be to God on high, and 
on earth peace, good will to- 
wards men. We praise thee, we 
bless thee, we v/orship thee, we 
, glorify thee, we give thanks to' thee 
When all have communicated, the j f^j. j-jjy great glory. Lord God, 
..h^n ih. r^^^'» heavenly King, God the Fathei 

Almighty. 
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, 
Lamb 



Minister shall return to the Lord's 
Table, and reverently place upon it 
what remaineth of the consecrated 
Elements, covering the same with a 
fair linen cloth. 
^ Then shall the Minister say the 
Lord's Prayer, the People repeating 
after him every Petition, 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from evil: For 
thine is the kingdom, and the 
power, and the glory, for ever and 
ever. Amen. 

T[ After shall be said as followeth. 

A LMIGHTY and everliving God, 
^ JL we most heartily thank thee, 
for that thou dost vouchsafe to 
feed us who have duly received 
these holy mysteries, with the 
spiritual food of the most precious 
Body and Blood of thy Son our 
Saviour Jesus Christ; and dost as- 
sure us thereby of thy favour and 
goodness towards us ; and that we 
are very members incorporate in 
the mystical body of thy Son, which 
is the blessed company of all faith- 
ful people; and are also heirs 
through hope of thy everlasting 
kingdom, by the merits of the most 
precious death and passion of thy 
dear" Son. And we most humbly 
beseech thee, O heavenly Father, 
60 to assist us with thy grace, that 
we may continue in that holy fel- 
lowship, and do all such good 



Jesus Christ; Lord God, 
of God, Son of the Father, that 
takest away the sins of the world, 
have mercy upon us. Thou that 
takest away the sins of the world, 
have mercy upon us. Thon that 
takest away the sins of the world, 
receive our prayer. Thou that 
sittest at the right hand of God the 
Father, have mercy, upon us. 

For thou only art holy ; thou only 
art the Lord ; thou only, Christ, 
with the Holy Ghost, art most high 
in the glory of God the Father. 
Amen, 

H Then the Priest (the Bishop if he 
be present) shall let them depart with 
this Blessing. 

THE peace of God, which passeth 
all understanding, keep your 
hearts and minds in the knowledge 
and love of God, and of his Son Je- 
sus Christ our Lord: And the 
Blessing of God Almighty, the Fa- 
ther, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, 
be amongst you, and remain with 
you always. Amen. 
T[ Collects that may be said after th» 
Collects of Morning or Evening 
Prayer, or Communion, at the iis- 
eretion of the Minister. 
A SSIST us mercifully, Lord, 
in these our supplications ana 
prayers, and dispose the way of thy 
servants towards the attainment of 
everlastirit; salvation ; that, among 
all the changes and chances of this 
mortal life, they may ever be de- 
fended by thy most gracious and 
ready help; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord. Amen, 
works as thou hast prepared for us i RANT, we beseech thee, AI 



to walk in; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord, to whom, with thee and 
the Holy Ghost, be all honour and 
gloiy, world without end. Amtn, 



mighty God, that the words 
which we have heard this day with 
our outward ears, may, through thy 
grace, be so grafted inwaiaiy m 



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PUBLIC BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 



©ur hearf-«, that they may bring 
forth ill us the fruit of good living, 
to the honour and praise of tiiy 
Name; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

DIRECT us, Lord, in all our 
doings, with thy most gracious 
favour, and further us witJi thy 
continual help; that in all our 
works begun, continued, and ended 
in thee, we may glorify thy holy 
Name, and finally, by thy mercy, 
obtain everlasting life ; through Je- 
&us Christ oar Lord. Amen, 

A LMIGHTY God, the fountain 
-Ol of all wisdom, who knowest 
our necessities before we ask, and 
our ignorance in asldng; We be- 
seech thee to have compassion 
upon our infirmities; and those 
things, which for our unworthiness 
we dare not, and for our blindness 
we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give 
us, for the worthiness of thy Son 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 



ALMIGHTY God, who hast jy.ro 
mised to hear the petitions of 
those who ask in thy Son's Name; 
We beseech thee mercifully to in- 
cline thine ears to us who have 
nov/ made our prayers and su])pli- 
cations unto thee;* and grant, that 
those things which we have faith- 
fully asked according to thy will, 
may eliectually be obtained, to th 
relief of our necessity, and to tht 
setting forth of thy glory; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Ameru 

TJ-pon the Sundays and other Holy 
Days {if there he no Sermon or Co^Am 
munion) shall be said all that is 
pointed at the Communion, unto tht 
end of the Gospel, concluding with 
the Blessing. 
^ jind if any of the consecrated Bread 
and Wine remain after the CommU' 
nion, it shall not he carried out of the 
Church; hut the Minister and otihcr 
Communicants shall, immediately 
after the Blessing ^ reverently eat and 
drink the same. 



THE MINISTBATION OF 



PUBLIC BAPTISM OF INFANTS, 

TO BE USED IN THE CHURCH. 



^ The People are to be admonished, that it is most convenient that Baptism 
should not he administered but upon Sundays and other Holy Bays, or Prayaf 
Days. ^ JsTevertheless (if necessity so require) Baptism may be administered 
upon any other day. 

^ There shall be fp,r every Male-child to be baptized, tchen they can be had, two 
Godfathers and 6i0t Godmother; and for every Female, one Godfather and two 
Godmothers; and Parents shall be admitted as Sponsors, if it be desired. 

^ When there are Children to be baptized, the Parents or Sponsors shall givt 
knowledge thereof, before the beginning of Morning Prayer, to the Minister, 
^nd then the Godfathers and Godmothers, and the People with the Children^ 
must be ready at the Font, either immediately after the last Lesson at Morning 
Prayer, or else immediately after the last Lesson at Evening Prayer, as th* 
Minister by his discretion shall appoint. And the Minister coming to the Font^ 
{7chich is then to be filled with pure Water,) and standing there, shall say. 



ATH this Child been already 
baptized, oi no 1 



TJ If they answer. No: then shall the 
Minister proceed as followeih. 

DEARLY Deloved, forasmuch as 
all men are conceived and born 
in sin ; and our Saviour Christ 



saith, None can enter into the kmg 
dom of God, except he be regene- 
rate and born anew of Water and 
of the Holy Ghost; I beseech you 
to call upon God the F'ather 
through our Lord Jesus Christ, 
that of his bounteous me-rcy, he 
will grant to this Child that which 
by nature he cannot have ; that 



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m«y be baptized v/ith Water and 
the" Holy Ghost, and received into 
Christ's noly Church, and be made 
a living member of the same. 

^ Then shall the Minister say^ 

Let US pray. 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, who of thy ^reat mercy 
didst save Noah and his family in 
the ark from perishing by w^ater; 
and also didst safely leaxl "^the chil- 
dren of Israel thy people through 
the Red Sea, figuring thereby thy 
holy Baptism; and by the Baptism 
of thy well-beloved Son Jesus 
Christ' in the river Jordan, didst 
sanctify Water to the mystical 
washing away of sin ; We beseech 
thee, for thine infinite mercies, that 
thou wilt mer«.ifully look upon this 
Child; wash him and sanctify him 
with the Holy Ghost ; that /le.'being 
delivered from thy wrath, may be 
received into the ark of Chrisfs 
Church; and being steadfast in 
feith, joyful through hope, and 
rooted in charity, may so pass the 
waves of this troublesome world, 
that finally he may come to the 
land of everlasting hfe, there to 
reign with thee, world without 
end; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen» 

^ Or this^ 
A LMIGHTY and immortal God, 



^ Then the Minister shell say as fsU 
lows: or else shall pass on to th» 
questions addressed to the Sponsor 
and fro7ii thence to the Prayer imme 
diatelij before the Immsrsiun. or tk4, 
pouring' of water on the infant. Bui 
note; that in every ckurch the inters 
mediate parts of the Service shall be 
used, once at least in every months 
(if there be a baptism,) for the hettef 
instructing' of the People in ths 
Ghrounds of Infant Baptism. 

Hear the words of the Gospel, 
written by St. Mark, in the tenth 
Chapter, at the thirteenth Verse. 

THEY brought young children 
to Christ, that he should touch 
them; and his disciples rebuked 
those that brought them. But 
when Jesus saw it, he was much 
displeased, and said unto them, 
Suff3r the little children to come 
unto me, and forbid them not; for 
of such is the Kingdom of God, 
Verily I say unto you, Whosoevrr 
shall not receive the Kingdom of 
God as a little child, he shall not 
enter therein. And he took them 
up in his arms, put his hands upon 
them, and blessed them. 

*U J9fter the Gospel is read, the Minis- 
ter shall make this brief Exhortation 
upon the words of the Gospel. 

BELOVED, ye hear in this Gospei 
the words of our Saviour Christ, 
that he commanded the children to 
be brought unto him; howheblamed 



the aid of all who need, the those who would have kept them 



helper of all who flee to thee for 
succour, the life of those who be- 
lieve, and the 'resurrection of the 
dead; We call upon thee for this 
Infant, that he, coming to thy holy 
Baptism, may receive remission of 
sin, by spiritual regeneration. Re- 
ceive him., Lord, as thou hast 
promised by thy well-beloved Son, 
saying. Ask, and ye shall have; 
seek, and ye shall find ; knock, and 
it shall be opened unto you. So 
give now unto us who ask; let us 
who seek, find ; open the gate unto 
us who knock; that this Infant 
may enjoy the everlasting benedic- 
tion of thy heavenly washing, and 
may come to the eternal kingdom 
which thou hast promised by Christ 
our Lord. Amen* 



from him; how he exhortetli all men 
to follow their innocency. Ye per- 
ceive how, by his outward gesture 
and deed, he declared his good will 
toward them; for he embraced them 
in his arms, he laid his hands upon 
them, and blessed them. Doubt ye 
not therefore, but earnestly believe, 
that he will likewise favourably re- 
ceive this present Infant; that he 
will embrace him with the arms of 
his mercy; that he will give unto 
him the blessing of eternal life, and 
make him partaker of his everlast- 
ing kingdom. 

Wherefore, v/e being thus per- 
suaded of the good will of our 
heavenly Father towards this In* 



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fant, declared by his Son Jesus 
Christ; and nothing doubting bus 



PUBLIC BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 



that he favourably alloweth this 
rharitabie work of ours in bringing 
this Infu7it to his holy Baptism ; let 
us faithfully and devoutly give 
thanks unto him, and s.ay, 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, heavenly Father, we give 
dhee humble thanks, that thou hast 
vouclisafed to call us to the knov^- 
ledge of thy grace, and faith in 
thee : Increase this knowledge, and 
confirm this faith in us evermore. 
Give thy Holy Spirit to this hifant, 
that he may be born again, and be 
made an heir of everlasting salva- 
tion ; through our Lord Jesus Christ, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Spirit, now and for 
ever. Amen. 

Then shall the Minister speak unto 
the Godfathers and Godmothers on 
this wise. 

DEARLY beloved, ye have 
brought this Child here to be 
baptized; ye have prayed thit onr 
Lord Jesus Christ would vouchsafe 
to receive him, to release him from 
sin, to sanctity hi?n with the Holy 
iGhost, to give Mm the kingdom of 
heaven, and everlasting life. Ye 
have heard also that our Lord Jesus 
Christ hath promised in his Gos- 
pel to grant all these thinsrs that 
ye have prayed for : which promise 
he, for his part, will most surely 
keep and perform. 

Wherefore, after this promise 
made by Christ, this Infant must 
also faithfully, for his part, promise 
by you that are his sureties (until 
he come of age to take it upon him- 
self) that Afivrili renounce the devil 
and all his works, and constantly 
Delieve God's holy Word, and obe- 
diently keep his commandments. 
^ The Minister shall then demand of 
the Sponsors as follows: the ques- 
tions being- considered as addressed 
to them severally, and the answers 
to be made accordingly. 

I demand therefore, 

DOST thou, in the name of this 
Child, renounce the devil and 
all his works, the vain pomp and 
glory of the world, with aH covet- 
ous desires of the same, and the 
Binni' desires if the flesh, so that 



thou wilt not follow, nor be led t»y 

them 1 

Ansiver, I renounce them all 
and, by God's help, will endeavoui 
not to follow, nor be led by them. 

Minister, Dost thou believe all 
the Articles of the Christian Faith, 
as contained in the Apostles' Creed / 

Answer, I do. 

Min ister, Wil t thou be baptized 
in this Faith? 

Answer . That is my desire. 

Miiiisier, Wilt thou then ob© 
diently keep God's holy will and 
commandments, and walk in the 
same all the days of thy life ] 

Answer. I will, by God s helpu 

^ Then shall the Minister gay, 

MERCIFUL God, grant that 
the old Adam in this Child 
may be so buried, that the new 
man may be raised up in him. 
Amen. 

Grant that all sinful afFectiona 
may die in him, and that all things 
belonging to the Spirit may live 
and grow in him. Amen. 

Grant that he may have power 
and strength to have victory, and 
to triumph, against the devil, the 
world, and the flesh. Amen, 

Grant that whosoever i« here 
dedicated to thee by our otiice and 
ministry, may also be endued with 
heavenly virtues, and everlastingly 
rewarded, throui^h thy mercy, 
blessed Lord God, who dost live, 
and govern jill things, world with- 
out end. Amen, 

ALMIGHTY, everliving God, 
-L^ whose most dearly beloved 
Son Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness 
of our sins, did shed out of his most 
precious side both water and blood ; 
and gave commandment to his dis- 
ciples, that they should go teach 
all nations and baptize them In the 
Name of the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost; Regard, we 
beseech thee, the supphcations of 
thy congregation ; sanctify tliis Wa- 
ter to the mystical washing away 
of sin ; and 'grant that this Chiltl^ 
now to be baptized therein, may 
receive the fulness of thy grace, 
and ever remain in the number of 
thy faithful children ; through Je 
sus Christ our Lord. Amm, 



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% T^en the Jilinister shall take the 
Child into 'his hands, and shall say 
th". Godfathers and Godmothers., 

Name this Child. 

^ And then, naming it after them, he 
shall dip itin he Water discreetly , or 
shall pour Water upon it, sayings 

'\J I baptize thee In the Name of 
Jl\ • the Father, and of the Son^ 
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 

^ Then the Minister shall say^ 

TTTE receive this Child into the 
TT congregation of Christ's flock; 
♦ He-e the Mi^ ^9* ^ign him 



nister shall make 



with the sign of the 



« Cross upon the Cross, in token that 
Child's forehead, hereafter Jie shall 
not be ashamed to 
confess the faith of Christ crucified, 
and manfully to fight under his 
banner, against sin, the world, and 
the devil; and to continue Christ's 
faithful soldier and servant unto his 
life's end. Amen. 

^ If those who present the Infant shall 
desire the sign of the Cross to be 
omitted, although the Church knoics 
no xDorthy cause of scruple concern- 
ing the same, yet, in that case, the 
Minister may omit that part of the 
above which follows the Immersion, 
or the pouring of Water on the In- 
fant. 

IT Then shall the Minister say^ 

SEEING now, dearly beloved 
brethren, that this Child is re- 
generate, and grafted into the body 
of Christ's Church, let us give 
thanks unto Almighty God for these 
benefits ; and with one accord make 
our J rayers unto him, that this 
Child may lead the rest of his life 
iccording to this beginning. 

Then shall he said, all kneeling^ 

(i JR Father, who art in heaven, 
" Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 



^ Then shall the Minister 

T\rE yield thee hearty than^ 
f t most merciful Father, that it 
hath pleased thee to regenerate this 
Infant with thy Holy Spirit, to re- 
ceive him for thine own Child by 
adoption, and to incorporate him 
into thy holy Church. And hum- 
bly we 'beseech thee to grant, that 
he, being dead unto sin, and living 
unto righteousness, and being bu- 
ried with Christ in his death, may 
crucify the old man, and utterly 
abolish the whole body of sin ; and 
that, as he is made partaker of the 
death of thy Son, he may also be 
partaker of his resurrection; so 
that finally, with the residue of thy 
holy Church, he may be an inherit 
tor of thine everlasting kingdom; 
through Christ our Lord. Amen, 

^ Then, all standing up, the Minister 

shall say to the Godfathers and Goii" 
mothers this Exhortation following. 

FORASMUCH as this Child hath 
promised by you his sureties 
to renounce the devil and all his 
w^orks, to believe in God, and to 
serve him ; ye must remember, that 
it is your parts and duties to see 
that this Infant be taught, so soon 
as he shall be able to learn, what a 
solemn \ow, promise, and profes- 
sion, he hath here made by you. 
And that he may know these things 
the better, ye shall call upon him to 
hear Sermons ; and chiefly ye shall 
provide, that he may learn the 
Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the 
Ten Commandments, and all other 
things which a Christian ought to 
know and believe to his soiirs 
health ; and that this Child may be 
virtuously brought up to lead a 
godly and a Christian life; remen> 
be ling always, that Baptism dotH 
represent unto us our profession^ 
w^hi ch is, to follow the example of 
our Saviour Christ, and to be mad« 
like unto him ; that, as he died, and 
rose again for us, so should wo. 



US this day our daily bread. And who are baptized, die from sin, and 



forgive us our trespasses. As w'e 
forgive those who trespass against 
u«. And lead ns not into tei.ipta- 
tion ; But delivei us froir evil. 
Amen. 



rise again unto righteousness; con« 
tinually mortifying all our evil and 
corrupt affections, and daily pro- 
ceeding in all virtue and goahness 
of living. 



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PRl f ATE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 



^ TVlen shall he add. omd say, 

YE are to take care that this 
C/iUU be brought to the Bisliop 
to be confirmed bv him, so soon as 
he can say the Creed, the Lord's 



I Prayer, and the Ten Comm&nd. 
I ments, and is sufficiently instruct 
I cd in the other parts of the Church- 
Catechism set forth for tha pur- 
' pose. 



THE MIXIS^TRATION OF 



PEIYATE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN, 

IN HOUSES. 



Th9 Minister of every Parish shall often admonish the People, that they iefef 

not the Baptism of their Children lon<rer than the first or second Sunday nczt 
after their birth, or other Holy Day falling- between, unless upon a great and 
reasonable cause. 

TT And also they shall warn Chem, that without like great cause and necessity^ 
Ihey procure not their children to be baptized at home in their houses. But 
when need shall compel them so to dOy then Baptism shall be administered «« 
followeth. 

^ First, let the Minister of the Parish, (or, in his absence, any other lawful 

Minister that can be procured) with those who are present, call upon God, and 
say the Lcrd^s Prayer, and so many of the Collects appointed to be said before 
in the Form of Public Baptism, as the time and present exigence will suffer. 
And then, the Child being named by some one who is present, the Minister 
shall pour Water upon it, saying these words: 



"Vr I baptize thee In the Name of 
-L^ • the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
^ Then the Minister shall give thanks 
unto God, and say, 

WE yield thee hearty thanks, 
most merciful Father, that it 
hath pleased thee to regenerate this 
Infant with thy Holy Spirit, to re- 
ceive him for thine own Child by 
adoption, and to incorporate him 
int3 thy holy Church. And hum- 
bly we beseech thee to grant, that 
h£, being dead unto sin, and living 
unto righteousness, and being bu- 
ried with Christ in his death, may 
crucify the old man, and utterly 
Rboiish the whole body of sin; and 
thai, as he is made partaker of the 
death of thy Son, he may also be 
partaker of his resurrection; so 
that finally, with the residue of thy 
holy Church, he may be an inheri- 
tor of thine everlasting kingdom ; 
through Christ our Lord. Amen, 
% And let them not doubt, but that the 
Child so baptized is latofully and suf- 
f^iently baptized, and ought not to 
be baptized ag%in. Yet nevertheless. 



if the Child, which is after this sort 

baptized, do afterwards live, it is ex- 
pedient that it be brought into the 
Church, to the intent that if the 
Minister of the same Parish did him- 
self baptize that Child, the Congre- 
gation may be certified of the true 
Form of Baptism, by him privately 
before used: In which case he shall 
say thus: 

I CERTIFY you, that according 
to the due and prescribed Order 
of the Church, at such a time, and 
at such a place, before divers wit- 
nesses, I baptized this Child, 
^ But if the Child were baptized ^Jf 
any other lawful Minister, then ti-t 
Minister of the Parish where . the 
Child was born or christened, shall 
examine whether the same hath been 
lawfully done. And if the Minister 
shall find, by the answers of suca at 
bring the Child, that all things were 
done as they ought to be; then shall 
he not christen the Child again, btit 
shall receive him as one of the flock 
of true Christian PeopUy saying 
thus: 

I CERTIFY you, that m this 
case all i? well done, and ej> 



1G8 



PRIVATE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 

r.c^rding unto due order, concerning j Wherefore, we bein? thus p^r* 
the oaptizing: of this Child; who | suaded of tiie good willof our nea« 



i-3 now by Baptism incorporated 
into the Christian Church: for nur 
Lord Jesus Christ doth not deny 
his grace and mercy unto such 
Infants, but most lovingly doth 
call tliem unto him, as the holy 
Gospel doth witness to our comfort 
un this wise. 

^ Then the Minister shall say as fol- 
lows: or else shall pass on to the 
questions addressed to the Sponsors. 
Hear the words of the Gospel, 
written by St. Mark, in the tenth 
Chapter, at the thirteenth Verse. 
'■PHEY brought young children 
J- to Christ, that he should touch 
them; and his disciples rebuked 
those that brought them. But 
when Jesus saw it, he was much 
displeased, and said unto them, 
Suffer the little children to come 
unto me, and forbid them not; for 
of such is the kijigdom of God. 
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever 
shall not receive the kingdom of 
God as a little child, he shall not 
enter therein. And he took them 
up in his arms, put his hands upon 
them, and blessed them. 

^ Jlfter the Gospel is read, the Minis- 
ter shall make this brief Exhortation 
upon the words of the Gospel. 

BELOVED, ye hear in this Gos- 
pel the words of our Saviour 
Christ, that he commanded the 
children to be brought unto him ; 
how he blamed those who would 
have kept them from him ; how he 
exhorteth all men to follow their 
innocency. Ye perceive how, by 
his outward gesture and deed, he 
declared his good will toward them ; 
for he embraced them in his arms, 
he laid his hands upon them, and 
blessed them. Doubt ye not there- 
fore, but earnestly believe, that he 
hath likewise favourably received 
this' present Infant; that he hath 
embraced hi7n with the arms of his 
mercy; and, as he hath promised 
in his holy Word, w'll give unto 
fdm the blessins: of ete'"nal life, and 
make him pa'' faker ot his everlast- 
ing kingdom. 



venly Father, declared by his Sosi 
Jesus Christ towards this Infant^ 
let us faithfully and devoutly give 
thanks unto him, and say the Prayer 
which the Lord himself taught us. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven. 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be don 
on earth. As it is in heaven. Giv 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespa-sses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from evil. 
Amen. 

Tl Then shall the Minister demand tkft 
name of the Child; which being by 
the Godfathers and Godmothers 
pronounced, the Minister shall say 
as follows. 

DOST thou, in the name of thia 
Child, renounce the devil and 
all his works, the vain pomp and 
glory of tlie v/orld, with all covet- 
ous 'desires of the same, and the 
sinful desires of the flesh, so that 
thou wilt not follow, nor be led by 
theml 

Ansi^ver. T renounce them all; 
and, by God's help, will endeavour 
not to follow, nor be led by them. 

Minister, Dost thou believe all 
the Articles of the Christian Faith, 
as contained in the Apostles' Creed? 

Answer, I do. 

Minister. Wilt thou then obe- 
diently keep God's holy will and 
commandments, and walk in the 
same all the days of thy life 1 

Answer, I will, by God's help. 

^ Then the Minister shall say, 

WE receive this child into the 
congregation of Christ's flock ; 
and do* sign him ^ _ 

with the sign of the ^Z^'ZTJJl: 
^ ;^ 4-j~ri^r.^ ntster shall matie 
Cross, m token that ^ 

hereafter he shall child's forehead 

not be ashamed to 

confess the faith of Christ crucified, 

and manfully to fight under hia 

banner, against sin, the world, and 



PRIVATE BAPTISM OF CHILDREN. 



the devil ; and to continue Christ's 
faithful soldiei and servant unto his 
liie's end. Amen. 

% The same Rule is to be observed here, 
as to the Omissioii of the sign of the 
Cross, as in the Public Baptism of 
Infants. 

1[ Then shall the Minister «ay, 

SEEING now, dearly beloved 
■ ^ brethren, that this Child w re- 
gene^^ate, and grafted into the bo- 
dy of Christ's Church, let us give 
thanks unto Almighty God for these 
benefits; and with one accord make 
our prayers unto him, that this 
Child may lead the rest of his life 
according to this beginning. 

H Then shall bo said, all kneeling; 

WE yield thee hearty thanks, 
most merciful Father, that it 
nath pleased thee to regenerate this 
Infant with thy Holy Spirit, to re- 
ceive him for thine own Child by 
adoption, and to incorporate him 
into thy holy Church. And hum- 
bly we beseech thee to grant, that 
he being dead unto sin, and living 
unto righteousness, and being bu- 
ried with Christ in his death, may 
crucify the old man, and utterly 
abolish the whole body of sin ; and 
that, us he is made partaker of the 
death of thy Son, he may also be 
partaker of his resurrection ; so 
that finally, with the residue of thy 
holy Church, he may be an inheri' 
tor of thine everlasting kingdom ; 
through Christ our Lord. Amen, 

^ Then^ all standing up, the Minister 
shall say to the Godfathers and Ood- 
mothers this Exhortation following. 

FORASMUCH as this Child hath 
promised by you his sureties 
to renounce the devil and all his 
works, to believe in God, and to 
serve him ; ye must remember, that 
it is your parts and duties to see 
that this Infant be taught, so soon 
as he shall be able to learn, what a 
solemn vow, promise, and profes- 
Bion, he hath here made by you. 
And that he may know these things ^ 
the better, ye shall call upon him tot 
hear Sermons; and chiefly ye shall \ 



provide, that he may learn tfte 

Creed, the Lord'fe Prayer, and the 
Ten Commandments, and all other 
things which a Christian ought to 
know and believe to his soul's 
health ; and that this Child may be 
virtuously brought up to lead a 
godly and a Christian life*, remdm- 
bering always, that Baptism doth 
represent unto us our profession: 
which is, to follow the example of 
our Saviour Christ, and to be made 
like unto him ; that, as he died, and 
rose again for us, so should we, 
who are baptized, die from sin, and 
rise again unto righteousness; con- 
tinually mortifying all our evil and 
corrupt atTections, and daily pro- 
ceeding in all virtue and godliness 
of living. 

H Then shall he add, and say, 

YE are to take care that this 
Childhe brought to the Bishop 
to be confirmed by him, so soon as 
he can say the Creed, the Lord's 
Prayer, and the Ten Command- 
ments, and is sufllciently instruct- 
ed in the other parts of tiie Church- 
Catechism set forth for that pur- 
pose. 

^ But if they who bring the Infant to 
the Church do make such uncertain 
Answers to the Minister's Questions^ 
as that it cannot appear that the Child 
was baptized with Water, In the 
Name of the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost, (which are 
essential parts of Baptism,) the-n let 
the Minister baptize it in the Form 
before appointed for Public Baptism 
of Infants; saving that at the dipping 
of the Child in the Font, he shall us6 
this Form of words: 

IF thou art not already baptized, 
N, I baptize thee In the Name 
of the Father, and of the Sen, and 
of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 

If Infant Baptism, and the receiving 
of Infants baptized in private, are to 
be at the same time, the Minister may 
make the Questions to the Sponsors, 
and the succeeding Prayers, serve fof 
both, And again, after the Immer- 
sion, or the pouring of Watery aiii 
the receiving into the Church, ihi 
Minister may use the remainder ojf 
the Serticefor bctH 



BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIPER YEAPv^. 



THE MINISTRATIOJr Olf 



BAPTISM TO SUCH AS ARE OF RIPER YEARS, 

AND ABLE TO ANSWER FOR THEMSELVES. 



% When any such Persons as are of riper years are to be baptized, timely notice 
ehall be given to the Minister; that so due care may be taken for their exavii" 

. nation f whether they be sujfficiently instructed in tkt Principles of the Chris- 
tian Religioji; and that tliey may be exhorted to prepare themselves, tDtth 
Prayers and Fasting, for the receiving of this holy Sacrament. 

% And if they shall be found fit, then the Godfathers and Godmothers {the 
People being assembled upon the Sunday, Holy Day, or Prayer Day ap- 
pointed) shall be ready to present them at the Ft^nt, immediately after the 
second Lesson, either at Morning or Evening Prayer, as the Minister, in his 
discretion, shall think fit. 

^ And standing there, the Minister shall ask, whether any of the Persons 
here presented be baptized, or no: If they shall answer. No ; then shall the 
Minister say thus: 



DEARLY beloved, forasmuch as 
all men are conceived and born 
in sin, (and that which is born of 
the flesh is flesh,) and they who are 
in the flesh cannot please God, bat 
live in sin, committing many actual 
transgressions; and our Saviour 
Christ saith. None can enter into the 
kingdom of God, except he be re- 
generate and born anew of Water 
and of the Holy Ghost; I beseech 
you to call upon God the Father, 
through our Lord Jesus Christ, 
that oi his bounteous goodness he 
will grant to these Persons that 
which by nature they cannot have ; 
that they may be baptized with 
Water and the Holy Ghost, and re- 
ceived into Christ's holy Church, 
and be made lively members of the 
same. 

^ Then the Minister shall say. 
Let us pray. 
ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
S\. God, who of thy great mercy 
didst save Noah and his family in 
the ark from perishing by water ; 
and also didst safely lead the chil- 
dren of Israel thy people through 
the Red Sea, figuring thereby thy 
holy Baptism; and by the Baptism 
of thy well-beloved Son Jesus 
Christ, in the river Jordan, didst 
sanctify the element of Water to 
the mystical washing away of sin ; 
We beseech thee, for thine infinite 
mercies, that thou wilt mercifully 



look upon /^ese thy Servants ; wash 
them and sanctify them with the 
Holy Ghost; that they, being de- 
livered from thy wrath, may be 
received into the ark of Christ's 
Church; and being steadfast in 
faith, joyful through hope, and 
rooted in charity, may so pass the 
waves of this troublesome world, 
that finally they may come to the 
land of everlasting life, there to 
reign with thee, world without 
end ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

^ Or this. 

ALMIGHTY and immortal God, 
the aid of all who need, the 
helper of all who flee to thee for 
succour, the life of those who be 
lieve, and the resurrection of the 
dead; We call upon thee for these 
Persons, that they, coming to thy 
holy Baptism, may receive remis- 
sion of their sins, by spiritual rege- 
neration. Receive them, Lord, 
as thou hast promised by thy well- 
beloved Son, saying. Ask, and ye 
shall receive; seek, and ye shall 
find ; knock, and it shall be opened 
unto you. So give now unto us 
who ask; let us who seek, find; 
open the gate unto us who knock; 
that these Persons may enjoy the 
everlasting benediction of thy hea- 
venly washing, and may come to 
the eternal kingdom which thou 
hast promised by Christ our Lozd. 
Amttu 



BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIPER YEARS. 



^ T%en the Minister shall say. 
Rear the words of the Gospel, 
^^"ritten by St. John, in the third 
Chapter, beginning at the first 
Verse. 

THERE was a man of the Phari- 
sees, named Nicodemus, a ruler 
of the Jews. The same came to 
Jesus by night, and said unto him, 
Rabbi, w^e know that thou art a 
teacher come from God ; for no man 
can do these miracles that thou do- 
est, except God be with him. Jesus 
answered and said unto him, Verily, 
verily, I say imto thee, Except a 
man be born again, he cannot see 
the Kingdom of God. Nicodemus 
Baith unto him. How can a man be 
born when he is old 1 can he enter 
the second time into his mothers 
womb, and bebornl Jesus answer- 
ed, Verily, verily, I say unto thee. 
Except a man be born of water and 
of the Spirit, he cannot enter into 
the Kingdom of God. That which 
is born of the flesh is flesh ; and that 
which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 
Marvel not that I said unto thee. 
Ye must be born again. The wind 
hloweth where it listeth, and thou 
hearest the sound thereof; but canst 
not tell whence it cometh, and 
whither it goeth: so is every one 
that is born of the Spirit. 

H Jlfter 7chich he shall say this Ex- 
hortation following. 

BELOVED, ye hear in this Gos- 
pel the express words of our 
Saviour Christ, that except a man 
be born of Water and of the Spirit, 
he cannot enter into the Kingdom 
of God. Wiiereby ye may perceive 
the great necessity of this Sacra- 
ment, where it may be had. Like- 
wise, immediately before his ascen- 
sion into heaven, (as we read in the 
last Chapter of Saint Mark's Gos- 
pel,) he gave command to his dis- 
ciples, saying. Go ye into all the 
world, and preach the Gospel to 
every creature. He that believetli 
and is baptized shall be saved; 
but he that believeth not shall be 
damned. Which also showeth unto 
us the great benefit we reap thereby. 
For which cause Saint Peter the 
Apostle, when upon his first preach- 
ing of tho Gospel many were pricked 



at the heart, and said to him 3?td the 
rest of the Apostles, Men and breth- 
ren, what shall we do ! replied and 
said imto them, Repent, and be 
baptized every one of j'^ou for the 
remission of sins, and ye shall re- 
ceive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 
For the promise is to you and your 
children, and to all that are afar off. 
even as many as the Lord our God 
shall call. And with many other 
words exhorted he them, saying- 
Save yourselves from this untowara 
generation. For (as the same Apos- 
tle testifieth in another place) even 
Baptism doth also now save us, (not 
the putting away of the filth of the 
flesh, but the answer of a good 
conscience towards God,) by the 
resuiTection of Jesus Christ. Doubt 
ye not therefore, but earnestly be- 
lieve, that he will favourably re- 
ceive these present Persons, truly 
repenting, and coming unto him by 
faith; that he will grant the?n re- 
mission of their sins, and bestow 
upon them the Holy Ghost ; that he 
will give them the blessing of eter- 
nal life, and make them partakers 
of his everlasting kingdom. 

Wherefore we being thus per- 
suaded of the good will of our hea- 
venly Father toward these Persons, 
declared by his Son Jesus Christ; 
let us faithfully and devoutly give 
thanks to him, and say, 

ALMIGHTY and everlasting 
God, heavenly Father, we give 
thee humble thanks, for that thou 
hast vouchsafed to call us to the 
knowledge of thy grace, and faith 
in thee: Increase this knowledge, 
and confi.rm this faith in us ever- 
more. Give tny Holy Spirit to these 
Persons, that they may be bom 
again, and be ma(le heirs of ever 
lasting salvation; through our Lord 
Jesus Christ, who liveth and reign- 
eth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
now and for ever. Amen, 

^ Then the Minister shall speak to the 
Persons to be baptized on this wiso: 

WELL-BELOVED, who are 
come hither desiring to re- 
ceive holy Baptism, ye have heard 
how the congregation hath prayed, 
that our Lord Jesus Christ woulo 
vouchsafe to receive you and bices 
12 



BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIPEK YEARS. 



you, to release you of your sins, to 
give you the kingdom of heaven, 
and e'verlasting life. Ye have heard 
siso, that our Lord Jesus Christ hath 
promised in his holy Word to grant 
nil those things that we have prayed 
for; which promise he, for his part, 
will most surely keep and perform. 

Wherefore, after this promise 
made b / Christ, ye must also faith- 
fully, for your part, in the presence 
of these your Witnesses, and this 
whole congregation, promise and 
answer to the following Questions. 
^ The Minister shall then demand of 
the Persons to he baptized as follows; 
the Quentions being considered as ad- 
dressed to them severally^ and the 
angweri' to he viade accordingly. 
Question, 

DOST thou renounce the devil 
and all his works, the vain 
pomp and glory of the world, with 
all covetous desires of the same, 
and the sinful desires of the flesh, 
60 that thou wilt not follow, nor be 
led by tliem 1 

Answer, I renounce them all; 
and, by God*s help, will endeavour 
not to follow, nor be led by them. 

Question, Dost thou believe all 
the Articles of the Christian Faith, 
as contained in the Apostles' Creed t 
Answer, I do. 

Question, Wilt thou be baptized 
in this Faith? 

Answer, That is my desire. 

Question, Wilt tho« then obe- 
diently keep God's holy will and 
commandments, and walk in the 
same all the days of thy life 1 

Answer, I will, by God's help. 
Tl Then shall the Minister say^ 

O MERCIFUL God, grant that 
tlie old Adam in these Persons 
may be so buried, that the new man 
may be raised up in them. Amen, 
Giant that all sinful affections 
CO ay die in them, and that all things 
belonging to the Spirit may live 
and grow in them. Amen. 

Grant that they may have power 
and strength to have victory, and 
to triumph, against the devil, the 
world, and the llesh. Amen, 

Grant that they, being here dedi- 
cated to thee by our office and 
ministry, may also be cndueo with 



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heavenly virtues, and everlastingly 
rewarded, through thy mercv, 
blessed Lord God, who dost live, 
and govern all things, world with- 
out end. Amen, 

ALMIGHTY, overliving God, 
whose most dearly beloved Son 
Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of 
our sins, did shed out of his mo«t 
precious side both water and blood \ 
and gave commandment to his dis- 
ciples, that they should go teach 
all nations, and baptize them In the 
Name of the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost ; Regard, we 
beseech thee, the supplications of 
thy congregation ; sanctify this Wa- 
ter to the mystical washing away 
of sin ; and grant that the Persons 
now to be baptized therein, may 
receive the fulness of thy grace, 
and ever remain in the number of 
thy faithful children ; through Je- 
sus Christ our Lord. Amen, 

*iy Then shall the Minister take each 
Person to be baptized by the right 
hand; and placing him conveniently 
by the Font, according to his discre^ 
tion, shall ask the Godfathers and 
Godmothers the J^Tame; and then 
shall dip him in the water, or pour 
water upon him, saying, 

IVr I baptize thee In the Name of 
-1 1 • the Father, and of the Son, 
and of the Holy Ghost. Ameru 

Then shall the Minister say, 

WE receive this Person into the 
congregation of Christ's flock; 
and do* sign him ^ r^,^^ »#; 
with the sign of the 
Cross, m token that ^ ^ross upon the 
hereafter shall Person^s forehead. 
not be ashamed to 
confess the faith of Christ crucified, 
and manfully to fight under his 
banner, against sin, the world, and 
the devil ; and to continue Christ's 
faithful soMier and servant unto hi» 
life's end. Amen. 

The same Rule, as to the Omission 
of the sign of th$ Cross, is to be 
observed here as in the Baptism of 
Infants. 

^ Then shall the Minister say, 

SEEING now, dearly beloved 
brethren, that these lersarn are 



12 



BAPTISM OF THOSE OF RIf ER YEARS. 



rer^T.erate, and grafted into the j 
bo([y of Christ's Church, let us give 
thanks unto Almighty God for 
these benefits; and with one accord 
make our prayers unto him, that 
they may lead the rest of their life 
according to this beginning. 

Then shall he said the Lord^s Prayer^ 
all kneeling. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kiagdom come. Thy will be done 
O!: earth. As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses. As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion ; But deliver us from evil. 
Amen. 

'\7^rE yield thee humble thanks, 
V ? heavenly Father, that thou 
hast vouchsaiied to call us to the 
knowledge of thy grace, and faith 
in thee: Increase this knowledge, 
and confirm tiiis faith in us ever- 
more. Give thy Holy Spirit to 
these PersoJis; that, being now born 
sgain, and made heirs of everlast- 
ing salvation, through our Lord 
Jesus Christ, they may continue thy 
Servants, and attain thy promises ; 
through the same Lord Jesus Christ 
thy Son, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee, in the unity of the same 
Holy Spirit, everlastingly. Amen. 

% Then, alV standing up, the Minister 
shall use this Exhortation following; 
speaking to the Godfathers and Ood- 
Ttiothers first. 



FORASMUCH as these Persorm 
have promised, in your pre- 
sence, to renounce the devil and 
all his works, to believe in God, 
and to serve him; ye must remem- 
ber, that it IS your part and duty 
to put them in mind, w^hat a solemn 
vow, promise, and profession, they 
have now made before this congre- 
gation, and especiaJly before you 
their chosen witnesses. And ye are 
also to call upon them to use ail 
diligence to be rightly iiistructed in 
God's holy Word; tliat so theu may 
grow in grace, -^nd in the know- 
ledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and 
live godly, righteously, and soberly, 
in this present world. 
^ J3nd then, speaking to the baptized 
Persons, he shall proceed and say, 

AND as for you, who have now 
by Baptism put on Christ, il 
is your part and duty also, being 
made the children of God and of 
the light, by faith in Jesus Christ, 
to walk answerably to your Chris- 
tian calling, and as becometh the 
children of light; remembering 
always that Baptism representetn 
unto us our profession; which is, 
to follow the example of our Sa- 
viour Christ, and to be made like 
unto him ; that as he died, and rose 
again for us, so should we, who are 
baptized, die from sin, and rise 
again unto righteousness; continu- 
ally mortifying all our evil and 
corrupt affections, and daily pro 
ceeding in all virtue and godliness 
of living. 



\\ It is expedient that every Person, thus baptized, should be confirmed by tht 
Bishop, so soon after his Baptism as conveniently may be ,* that so he mo|« be 
admitted to the Holy Communion. 

% Whereas necessity may require the baptizing of .Adults in private house&, in 
consideration of extreme sickness ; the same is hereby allowed in that case 
} And a convenient number of persons shall be assembled in the house where thM 
Sacrament is to be performed. And in the exhortation. Well-beloved, S^c, 
instead of these loords, come hither desiring, shall be inserted this word, de- 
gsrous. 

iy If there be occasion for the Office of Infant Baptism and that of Adults at the 
satne time, the Minister shall use the exhortation and one of the prayers next 
following in the Office for Adults; only, in the exhortation and prayer, after 
the words, these Persons, and these thy servants, adding, and these Infanta. 
'J'hen the Minister shall proceed to the questions to be demanded in the case* 
respectively. After the immersion, or the pouring of water, the prayer shall 
be as in this service; only, after the words, these Persons, shall he added, and 
these Infants. After which the remaining part of each urvice shall be ussd; 
Ji/rst that for Adults, and lastly that for InfarUa. 



A CATECHISM. 



^ ](fany persons, not baptized in their infancy ^ shal he brought to he baptised 
before they come to years of discretion to answer for themselves, it may suf- 
fice to use the Office for Public Baptism of Infants ; or, in case of extreme 
danger, the Office for Private Baptism; only changing the word Infant, for 
Child, or Person, as occasion requireth. 



A catechism; 



THAT IS TO SAT, 

N INSTRUCnON, TO BE LEARNED BY EVERY PERSON BEFORB 
HE BE BROUGHT TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE BISHOP. 



Question. 

WHAT is your Name ? 
Answer. N. or M. 
Question. Who gave you this 
Name] 

Answer. My Sponsors in Baji- 
tism ; wherein I was made a mem- 
ber of Christ, the child of God, and 
an inheritor of the kingdom of 
heaven. 

Question. What did your Spon- 
sors then for you ] 

Answer. They did promise and 
vow three things in my name. First, 
that I should renounce the devil and 
all his works, the pomps and vanity 
of this wicked world, and all the sin- 
ful lusts of the flesh. Secondly, that 
I should believe all the Articles of 
the Christian Faith. And Thirdly, 
that I should keep God's holy will 
and commandments, and walk in 
the same all the days of my life. 

Question. Dost thou not think 
that thou art bound to believe, and to 
do, as they have promised for thee ? 

Answer. Yes, verily ; and by 
Sod's help so I win. And I heartily 
thank our heavenly Father, that he 
hath called me to this state of salva- 
tion, throu2:h Jesus Christ our Sa- 
viour. And I pray unto God to give 
me his grace, that I may continue 
in the saine unto my life's end. 

CatechUt. Rehearse the Articles 
a thy Belief. 

I BELIEVE in God the Father 
Almighty, Maker of heaven and 
earth : And in Jesus Christ his only 
Son our Lord ; Who was conceived 
by the Holy Ghost, Born of the 
Virgin Mary ; Suffered under Pon- 
tius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, 
and buried; He descended into hell, 



lis 



The third day he rose from the 
dead ; He ascended into heaven, 
And sitteth on the right hand of 
God the Father Almighty; From 
thence he shall come to judge the 
quick and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Ghost ; The 
holy Catholic Church, The Commu- 
nion of Saints; The Forgiveness of 
sins ; The Resurrection of the body ; 
And the Life everlasting. Amen. 

Question. What dost thou chiefly 
learn in these Articles of thy Be- 
lief] 

Answer. First, I learn to believe 
in God the Father, who hath made 
me, and all the world. 

Secondly, in God the Son, wlro 
hath redeemed me, and all man- 
kind. 

Thirdly, in God the Holy Ghost, 
who sanctifieth me, and all the 
people of God. 

Question. You said that your 
Sponsors did promise for you, that 
you should keep God's Command- 
inents. Tell me how many there 
are] 

Ansioer, Ten. 

Question. Which are they ] 
Answer. 

THE same which God spake in 
the twentieth Chapter of Exo- 
dus, saying, I am the Lord thy 
God, who brought thee out of the 
land of Egypt, out of the house of 
bondasre. 

I. Thou shalt have none' ether 
gods but me. 

II. Thou shalt not make to thy- 
self any erraven ima<re, nor the 
likeness of any thing tliat is in hea- 
ven above, or in the earth beneath, 
or in the water under the earth. 
Thou shalt not bow down to theu^ 



A CATECHiSM, 



and his . /ord, and io serve hin» 
truly all the days of my life. 

Question. What is liiy duty to- 
wards thy Neii^hbour 1 

Amwer. My duty towards ray 
Neighbour, is to love him as myselt, 
and to do to all men, as I woulii 
tliey should do unto me : To love, 
honour, and succour my father anc 
mother: To honour and obey the 
civil authority : To submit myself 
to all my governors, teachers, spirit- 
ual pastors and masters : To order 
myself lowly and reverently to alj 
my betters: To hurt nobody by 
word or deed : To be true and just 
in all my dealings: To bear no 
malice nor hatred in ray heart : To 
keep my hands from picking and 
stealing, and my tongue from ev?J 
spealdng, lying, and slandering: 
To keep my body in temperance, 
soberness, and chastity: Not to 
covet nor desire other men's goods; 
but to learn and labour truly to get 
mine own living, and to do my duty 
in that state of life unto which it 
sliall please God to call me. 

Catechist. My good Child, know 
this; that thou art not able to do 
these things of thyself, nor to walk 
in the Commandments of God, and 
to serve him, without his special 
grace ; which thou must learn at all 
times to call for by diligent prayer. 
Let me hear, therefore, if thou 
canst say the Lord's Prayer. 
Ansiuer. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven. 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be dons 
on earth. As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from eviL 
Amen. 

Question, What desirest thou of 

God in this Prayer 1 
Aiuicer. I desire my Lord God, 
, our heavenly Father, who is the giv- 
is to believe in him, to fear him^ i er of all goodness, to send his grace 
and t® love him with all m^v^ heart, unto me. and to all people ; that w» 
with all my mind, with all my soul, may worship him, serve him, and 
and with all my strength ; to wor- obey him, as we ouH:ht to do. And 
ship him, to give him thanks, to : I pray unto God, that he will sen :} 
put my_ whole tnist in him, to call ■ us all things that are r.eedful both 
upon him, to honour hi^» holy Name for our souls and bodies ; and tb^ 
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DOT worship them: for I the Lord 
thy God am a jealous God, and 
visit the sins of the fathers upon 
the cliildren, unto the third and 
fourth generation of them that hate 
me; and show mercy unto thou- 
sands in th^ra that love me, and 
keep my commandments. 

IlL Thou shalt not .ake the 
Name of the Lord th> God in 
vain: for the Lord will not hold 
him guiltless, that taketh his Name 
in vain. 

IV. Remember that thou keep 
Loly the Sabbath-day. Six days 
shalt thou labour, and do all that 
thou hast to do; but the seventh 
day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy 
God. In it thou shalt do no man- 
ner of work; thou, and thy son, 
and thy daughter, thy man-servant, 
and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, 
and the stranger that is within thy 
gates. For in six days the Lord 
made heaven and earth, the sea, 
and all that in them is, and rested 
the seventh day: wherefore the 
Lord blessed the seventh day, and 
hallowed it. 

V. Honour thy father and thy 
mother ; that thy days may be long 
in the land which the Lord thy God 
giveth thee. 

VI. Thou shalt do no murder. 

VII. Thou shalt not commit 
adultery. 

VIII. Thou shalt not steal. 

IX. Thou shalt not bear false 
Witness against thy neighbour. 

Thou shalt not covet thy 
neighbour's house, thou shalt not 
covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his 
servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor 
his ass, nor any thing that is his. 

Question, What dost thou chiefly 
learn by these Commandments ? 

Answer. I learn two things ; my 
duty towards God, and my duty 
towards my Neighbour. 

Question. What is thy duty to- 
wards God 1 

Answer. My duty towards God 



A CATECHISM. 



be will be merciful nnto us, and 
f\iT^i\c us our sins : and that it will 
please him to save and defend us in 
all dangers both of soul and body ; 
and that he will keep us from ail 
sin and wickedness, and from our 
pj)irit.ual enemy, and from everlast- 
nig death. And this I trust he will 
do of his mercy and goodness, 
throu'^h our Lord Jesus Christ. And 
therefore I say, Amen, So be it. 
Question. 

HOW many Sacraments hath 
Christ ordained in his Church 1 
Answer. Two only, as p^enerally 
necessary to salvation; that is to 
/say, Baptism, and the Supper of 
the Lord. 

Question. What meanest thou 
by this word Sacrament P 

Ansiuer. I mean an outward and 
visible sign of an inward and spirit- 
ual grace given unto us ; ordained 
by Christ himself, as a means where- 
by we receive the same, and a 
pledge to assure us thereof. 

Question. How many parts are 
there in a Sacrament 1 

Answer. Two ; the outward 
visible sign, and the inward spirit- 
ual grace. 

Question. What is the outward 
visible sign or form in Baptism 1 

Answer. Water ; wherein the 
person is baptized, In the Name of 
the Father, and of the Son, and of 
t/ie Eoly^ Ghost. 

Quesiion. What is the inward 
and spiritual grace 1 

Ansiver. A death unto sin, and a 
new birth unto righteousness : for 
being by nature born in sin, and 
the children of wrath, v^^-e ^,re here- 
by made the children of grace. 

Question. What is required of 
persons to be baptized 1 
Answer. Repentance, whereby 



they forsake f?.n *, and Faith, v-vner^^ 
by they steadfast/y believe the pro- 
mises of God made to them in that 
Sacrament. 

Quesiion. Why then are Infants 
baptized, when by reason of their 
tender age they cannot perform 
them 7 

Answer. Because they promise 
them both by their Sureties ; which 
promise, when they come to age, 
themselves are bound to penorm. 

Quesiion. Why was the Sacra- 
ment of the Lords Supper or- 
dained'? 

Answer. For the continual re- 
membrance of the sacrifice of tlie 
death of Christ, and of the lienehts 
which we receive thereby. 

Question. What is the outward 
part or sign of the Lord's Supper] 

Answer. Bread and Wine, which 
the Lord hath commanded to bo 
received. 

Question. What is the inward 
part, or thing signified 1 

Answer. The Body and Blood of 
Christ, which are spiritually taken 
and received by the faithful in the 
Lord's Supper. 

Question. What are the benefits 
whereof we are partakers thereby ? 

Answer. The strengthening and 
refreshing of our souls by the Body 
and Blood of Christ, as our bodies 
are by the Bread and wine. 

Question. What is required of 
those who come to the Lord s Sup- 
per 1 

Ansiver. To examine themselvei3j 
whether they repent thera XnyXy of 
their former sins, steadfastly pur- 
posing to lead a new life ; have a 
lively faith in God's mercy throu^^^h 
Christ, with a thankful remera 



brance of his death ; and be in 
charity with all men. 

% The Minister of every Parish shall diligently^ upon Sttndays and Ileiy 
Days, or on some other convenient occasioiis, openly in the Church, instruct 
or examine so many Children of his Parish, sent unto hiniy as he shall think 
convenient, in some part of this Catechism. 

And all Fathers, Mothers., Masters, and Mistresses, shall cause their Ckih 
dren. Servants, and Apprentices, who have not learned their Catechism, to 
come to the Church at the time appointed^ and obediently to hear and he or 
dered by the Minister, until such time as they have learned all that is here ap- 
pointed for them to learn. 
% So soon as Children are come to a competen t age, and can say the Creed, th$ 
Lord'^ Prayer, and the Ten Commandments, and can answer to the othtt/ 
qnestims of this short Catechism, they shall he brought to the Bishov. 

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THE* ORDER OF CONFIRMATION. 



^ irhensoever the Bishop shall give knowledge for Children to be brov/ht 
tinto him for their Confrmation^ the Minister of every Parish s?iall citht>^ 
bring, or send in loriting, with his hand iubscribed thereunto, the J^ames iff 
all such Persons icithin his Parish^ as he shall ihitk fit to be presented to ti$ 
Bishop to be confirmed. 



THE ohder of 

CONFIRMATION, 

OR LAYING ON OF HANDS UPON THOSE WHO ARE BAPTIZED, 
AND COME TO YEARS OF DISCRETION. 



^ Upon thi day appointed, all that are 
to be then confirmed, being placed 
and standing in order before the 
Bishop; he. ur some other Minister 
appointed by him, shall read this Pre^ 
face following. 

TO the end that Confirmation 
may be ministered to the more 
edifying of such as sliall receive it, 
the Church hath thought good to 
order, That none shall be conhrm- 
ed, but such as can say the Creed, 
the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten 
Commandments ; and can also an- 
swer to such other Questions, as in 
the short Catechism are contained: 
which order is very convenient to 
be observed ; to the end, that chil- 
dren, being now come to the years 
of discretion, and having learned 
what their Godfathers and Godmo- 
thers promised for them in Bap- 
tism, may themselves, with their 
own mouth and consent, openly 
before the Church, ratify and con- 
firm the same ; and also promise, 
that, by the grace of God, they will 
evermore endeavour themselves 
faithfully to observe such thir^^s„ 
as they, by their own confession, 
have assented unto. 

^ Then shall the Bishop say^ 

DO ye here, in the presence of 
God, and of this congregation, 
renew the solemn promise and 
vow that ye made, or that was 
made in your name, at your Bap- 
tism ; ratifying and confirming the 
same; and acJmowle.dging your- 
selves bound to believe and to do 
ell those things which ye then 
undertook or your Sponsors ;ien 
undertook for you 



H And every on^. shall audibly onije«v 
I do. 

Bishop, 

OUR help is in the Name of the 
Lord; 

Answer, Who hath made heaven 
and earth. 

Bishop. Blessed be the Name of 
the Lord ; 

Answer, Henceforth, world with- 
out end. 
Bishop, Lord, hear our prayer* 
Answer, And let our cry come 
unto thee. 
Bishop. Let us pray. 

ALMIGHTY and everliving 
God, who hast vouchsafed to 
regenerate these thy servants by 
Water and the Holy Ghost, and 
hast given unto them forgiveness 
of all their sins; Strengthen them, 
we beseech thee, Lord, with the 
Holy Ghost, the Comforter, and 
daily increase in them thy mani- 
fold gifts of grace; the spirit of wis- 
dom and understanding, the spirit 
of counsel and ghostly strength, the 
spirit of knowledge and true god- 
liness; and fill them, Lord, with 
the spirit of thy holy fear, now and 
for ever. Amen. 

1J Then all of them in order kneeling 
before the Bishop, he shall lap hii 
hands upon the head of every on' 
seve'ally^ saying, 

DEFEND, Lord, this thy Chilo 
[or, this thy Serva.nt] with thy 
heavenly grace ; that he may con- 
tinue thine for ever ; and daily in 
crease in thy Holy Spirit more aim 
more, until he come unto thy ever 
lasting kingdom. Amen. 
IS 



MATRIMONY. 



^ Then thall the Bishop say. 
The Lord be with you. 
Answer, And with thy spirit. 
^ And all kneeling downy the Bishop 
shall add, 

Let us pray. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from evil. 
Amen. 

^ And these Collects. 

ALMIGHTY and everliving God. 
who makest us both to will 
and to do those things which are 
good, and acceptable unto thy Di- 
vine Majesty ; We make our hum- 
ble supplications unto thee for 
these thy servants, upon whom, af- 
ter the example of thy holy Apos- 
tles, we have now laid our hands, to 
certify them, by this sign, of thy 
favour and gracious roodness to- 
wards them. Let thy fatherly hand, 
we beseech thee, ever be over them ; 



let thy Holy Spirit ever be wilii 
them; and so lead them in the 
knowledge and obedience of tliy 
Word, that in the end they may 
obtain everlasting life; throujrn 
our Lord Jesus Christ, who with 
thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and 
reigneth, ever one God, world with- 
out end. Amen, 

ALMIGHTY Lord, ami ever- 
lasting God, vouchsafe, we be- 
seech thee, to direct, sanctify, and 
govern, both our hearts and bodies, 
in the ways of thy laws, and in the 
works of thy commandments ; that, 
through thy most mighty protec- 
tion; both here and ever, we may 
be preserved in body and soul; 
through our Lord and Saviour Je- 
sus Christ. Amen, 

II Then the Bishop shall bless them, 
saying thus, 

THE Blessing of God Almighty, 
the Father, the Son, and the 
Holy Ghost, be upon you, and re- 
main with you for ever. Amen, 

^ And there shall none he admitted to 
the Huhj Communion, until such timt 
as he be confirmed, or be ready and 
desirous to be confirmed. 



THE FORM OP 

SOLEMNIZA TION OF M ATRIMQM. 

^ The laws respecting Matrimony, whether by publishing the Bans churekea, 
o'' by License, being different in the several States, every Minister is left to 
the direction of those laws, in every thing that regards the civil contract &^ 
trneen the parties. 

^ And when the Bans are published, it shall be in the following form : I publish 

the Bans of Marriage between M. of , and JV. of . Tf any of you 

know cause, or just impediment, why these two persons should not be joined 
together in holy Matrimony, ye are to declare it. This is the first [secojid or 
tkir-d] time of asking. 

^ At the day and time appointed for Solemnization of Matrimony, the Persons 
Uo be married shall come into the body of the Churchy or shall be ready in soma 
proper house, with their friends and neighbours; and there standing together, 
the Man on ihe right hand, and the Woman on the left, the Minister shall say. 



DEARLY beloved, we are ga- 
thered together here in the 
Eight of God, and in the face of this 
company, to ioin together this 
Man and this Woman in holy Ma- 
trimony; which is commended of 
Saint Paul to be honorable among 



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all men: and therefore is not by 
2iny to be entered into unadvisedly 
or lightly; but reverently, discreet- 
ly, advisedly, soberly, and in the 
fear of God. Into this iioly estate 
these two persons present come 
now to be joined. If any man cau 



MATRIMONY. 



sbow just cause, why th-ey may not 
iawiully be joined togetlier, let him 
now speak, or else hereafter for 
ever hold his peace, 
^ Jind also speaking' unto the Persons 
vsho are to he married, he shall say, 

I REQUIRE and chary:e you both, 
Es ye will answer at the dreadful 
day of judgment when the secrets 
of all hearts shall be disclosed, that 
if either of you know any impedi- 
ment, why ye may not be lawfully 
joined together in Matrimony, ye 
do now confess it. For be ye well 
assured, that if any persons are 
joined together otherwise than as 
God's Word doth allow, their mar- 
riage is not lawful. 
^ The Minister, if he shall have reason 
to doubt of the lawfulness of the pro- 
^ posed Marriage, may demand suffix 
dent surety for his indemnification: 
hut if no impediment shall he alleged, 
or suspected^ the Minister shall say 
to the Man J 

MWILT thou have this Woman 
• to thy wedded wife, to live 
together after God's ordinance in 
the holy estate of Matrimony] 
Wilt thou love her, comfort her, 
honour, and keep her in sickness 
and in health; and, forsaking all 
others, keep thee only unto her, so 
long as ye both shall live 1 
Tl The Man shall answer^ 
I will. 

T[ Tlien shall the Minister say unto the 
Woman, 

IVr WILT thou have this Man to 
JL^ • thy wedded husband, to live 
together after God's ordinance in 
the holy estate of Matrimony] 
Wilt thou obey him, and serve him, 
love, honour, and keep him in sick- 
jicss and in health ; and, forsaking 
ii others, keep thee only unto him, 
o long as ye both shall live ] 
^ The Woman shall answer, 
I will. 

^ Then shall the Minister say. 
Who giveth this Woman to be 
married to this Man] 
^ Then shall they give their Troth to 
each other in this manner. The 
Minister, receiving the Woman at 
father'' s or friend's hands, shall 



cause the Man with fti* rt>if hei's4 
to take the Woman by ker rt^fkA 
hand, and to say after kim as Jol- 
loiceth. 

IM. take thee N. to my wedded 
wife, to have and to hold from 
this day forward, ior better for 
worse, for richer for poorer, in s%^k- 
ness and in health, to love and to 
cherish, till death us do part, ac- 
cording to God's holy ordinance; 
and thereto I plight thee my troth. 
% Then shall they loose their bands; 
and the Woman with her right hand 
taking the Man by his right hand, 
shall likewise say after the Minister: 

IN. take thee M. to my wedded 
husband, to have and to hold 
from this day forward, for better 
for worse, for richer for poorer, in 
sickness and in health, to love, 
cherish, and to obey, till death ua 
do part, according to God's holy 
ordinance ; and thereto I give thea 
my troth. 

Then shall they again loose their 
hands; and the Man shall give 'into 
the Woman a Ring. J3nd the Mini»' 
ter taking the Ring shall deliver it 
unto the Man, to put it upon the 
fourth finger of the Woman's left 
hand. And the Man holding the Ring 
there, and taught by the Minister, 
shall say, 

WITH this Ring I thee wed, and 
with all my worldly goods I 
thee endow: In the Name of the 
Father, and of the Son, and of the 
Holy Ghost. Amen. 

•f[ Then the Man, leaving the Ring upon 
the fourth finger of the Woman's left 
hand, the Minister shall say. 
Let US pray. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion ; But deliver us from evU. 
Amen. 

O ETERNAL God, Creator and 
Preserver of all mankind, Giver 
of all spiritual grace, the Author of 
everlasting life; Send thy bl«3*»mg 



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VISITATION 



OF THE SICK. 



Qpon thes „hy servants, this man 
tnd this woman, whom we biess in 
aw Name; that, as Isaac and Re- 
becca lived faithfully together, so 
inese persons may surely perform 
and keep the vow and covenant 
Detwixt them made, (wiiereof this 
Rmg given and received is a token 
and pledge.) and may ever remain 
in p-erfect love and peace together, 
and live according to thy laws ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

^ Then shall the Minister join their 
right hands together, and say, 
ThoAe whom God hath joined to- 
(^ethei let no man put asunder. 
% Then shall the Minister speak unto 
the company : 

FORASMUCH as M. and N. have 
consented together in holy wed- 



lock, and have witnessed the mms 

belbre God and this company, and 
thereto have given and pledgea 
their troth, eacn to the other, and 
have declared the same by givmjj 
and receiving a Ring, and by join- 
ing hands; 1 pronounce that they 
are Man and Wife, In the Name 
of the Father, and of the Son, ami 
of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 

T[ And the Minister shall add this 
Blessing: 

GOD the Father, God the So% 
God the Holy Ghost, bless, 
preserve, and keep you; the Lord 
mercifully with his favour look 
upon you, and fill you with all 
spiritual benediction and grace; 
that ye may so live together in this 
life, that in the world to come ye 
may have life everlasting. Ameii, 



THE ORDEB FOB 



THE YISITATION OF THE SICK. 



When any person is sick, notice shall 
be given thereof to the Minister of the 
Parish; who, coming into the sick 
person's house, shall say, 

PEACE be to this house, and to 
all that dwell in it. 

*U When he cometh into the sick man's 
presence, he shall say, kneeling down, 

REMEMBER not, Lord, our ini- 
quities, nor the iniquities of 
our forefathers ; Spare us, good 
Lord, spare thy people, whom thou 
hast redeemed with thy most pre- 
cious blood, and be not angry with 
us for ever. 
A7iswer. Spare us, Good Lcrd. 

T Then the Minister shall say. 

Let us pray. I 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, nave mercy upon us. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven. 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth, As it is in heaven. Give 
\it* thiA day c-u. ^aily bread And 



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forgive us our trespasses. As we 
forgive those who trespass against 
us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from evil. 
Amen. 

Minister. Lord, save thy ser- 
vant ; 

Answer. Who putteth his trust 
in thee. 

Minister. Send him help from 
thy holy place ; 

Answer. And evermore mightily 
defend him. 

Minister. Let the enemy hav(j 
no advantage of him; 

Answer. Nor the wicked ap- 
proach to hurt him. 

Minister. Be unto hinif Lord^ 
a strong tower, 

Atiswer. From the face of hih. 
enemy. 

Minister. Lord, hear oui 
prayer. 

Answer. And let our cry come 
unto thee. 

Minister. 

OLORD, look down from hea- 
ven, behold, visit, and relkrv* 
this thy servaa Look upon 



VISITATION OF THE SICK. 



with th( eyes of thy mercy, j^ive 
him comfort and sure confidence 
in thee, defend him from the dan- 
ger of the enemy, and keep him in 
perpetual peace and safety ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

HEAR us, Almighty and most 
merciful God and :Saviour; ex- 
tend thy accustomed goodness to 
this tliy servant, who is grieved 
with sickness. Sanctify, we be- 
seech thee, this thy fatherly cor- 
rection to him; that the sense of 
his weakness may add strength to 
his faith, and seriousness to his 
repentance : That, if it shall be thy 
good pleasure to restore him to his 
former health, he may lead the 
residue of his life in thy fear, and 
to thy glory: or else^ give him 
grace so to take thy visitation, that 
after this painful life ended, he 
may dwell with thee in hfe ever- 
lasting; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

Tl Then shall the Minister exhort the 
sick Person after this form, or other 
like. 

DEARLY beloved, know this, 
that Almighty God is the Lord 
of life and death, and of all things 
to them pertaining ; as youth, 
strength, nealth, age, weakness, 
and sickness. Wherefore, whatso- 
ever your sickness be, know you 
certainly that it is God's visitation. 
And for what cause soever this sick- 
ness be sent unto you ; whether it 
be to try your patience for the ex- 
ample of others, and that your faith 
may be found, in the day of the 
Lord, laudable, glorious, and ho- 
nourable, to the increase of ^lory 
and endless felicity; or else it be 
sent unto you to correct and amend 
in you whatsoever doth offend the 
eyes of your heavenly Father; 
know you certainly, that if you 
truly repent you of your sins, and 
bear your sickness patiently, trust- 
ing in God's mercy for his dear Son 
Jesus Christ's sake, and render 
unto him humble thanks for his fa- 
tlierly visitation, submitting your- 
self wholly unto his will, it shall 
turn to your profit, and help you 
forv/ard m the right way that lead- 
eth unto everlasting litii. 



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Tl" If the Person visited he vert eick^ 
then the Minister may end hts Ez- 
hortation in this place, or else pro' 
eeei. 

TAKE therefore in good part the 
chastisement of the Lord : For 
(as Saint Paul saith in the twelfth 
Chapter to the Hebrews) whom the 
Lord loveth he chasteneth, and 
scourgeth every son whom he re- 
ceivetli. If ye endure chastening, 
God dealeth with j'^ou as with sons ; 
for what son is he whom the Fatlier 
chasteneth not 1 But if ye be with- 
out cliastisemcnt, wiiereof all are 
partakers, then are ye bastards, 
and not sons. Furthermore, we 
have had fathers of our flesh, which 
corrected us, and y^e gave them 
reverence ; shall we not much 
ratiier be in subjection unto the 
Father of spirits, and live ! For 
tliey verily for a few days chastened 
us after their own pleasure; but 
he for our profit, that we might be 
partakers of his holiness. These 
words, good brother^ are written 
in holy Scripture for our comfort 
and instruction; that we should 
patiently, and witli thanksgiving 
bear our heavenly Father's correc- 
tion, whensoever, by any manner 
of adversity, it shall please his gra- 
cious goodness to visit us. And 
there should be no greater comfort 
to Christian persons, than to be 
made like unto Christ, by suffering 
patiently adversities, troubles, and 
sicknesses. For he himself went 
not up to joy, but first he suffered 

gain ; he entered not into his glory 
efore he was crucified. So truly 
our way to eternal joy is to suffer 
here with Christ; and our door to 
enter into eternal hfe is gladly to 
die with Christ; that we may rise 
again from death, and dwell with 
him in everlasting life. Now there- 
fore, talcing your sickness, which is 
thus profitable for you, patiently, I 
exhort you, in the Name of God. to 
remember the profession whicli you 
made unto God in your Baptism. 
And forasmuch as after this life 
there is an account to be given 
unto the righteous Judge, by whom 
all must be judgtori, without respeci 
of persons, I require you to ex- 
amme yourseL* and s our netate^ 



VISITATION OF THE SICK. 



both toward God and man; so that, 
accusing and condemning yourself 
for your own faults, you may find 
mercy at our heavenly Father's 
hand for Christ's sake, and not be 
accused and condemned in that 
fearful judgment. Therefore I shall 
rehearse to you the Articles of our 
Faith ; that you may Imow whether 
you do helieve as a Christian man 
should, or no. 

iJ Here the Mimster shall rehearse the 
Articles of the Faiths saying' thus, 

DOST thou believe in God the 
Father Almighty, Maker of 
heaven and earth 1 

And in Jesus Christ his only-be- 
gotten Son our Lord ] And that he 
was conceived bj; the Holy Ghost, 
born of the Virgin Mary ; that he 
Buffered under Pontius Pilate, was 
crucified, dead, and buried ; that he 
went down into hell, and also did 
rise again the third day; that he 
ascended into heaven, and sittcth 
on the ri^ht hand of God the Fa- 
ther Almighty; and from thence 
shall come again, at the end of the 
world, to judge the quick and the 
dead] 

And dost thou believe in the Holy 
Ghost ; the Holy Catholic Church, 
the Communion of Saints; the Re- 
mission of sins ; the Resurrection 
of the flesh ; and everlasting Life 
after death 7 

Tl The sick person shall answer^ 
All this I steadfastly believe. 
^ Then shall the Minister examine 
ichether he repent hivi truly of his 
gins, and be in charity with all the 
tourld; exhorting him to forgive, 
from the bottom of his heart, all per- 
sons that have offended him; and if 
he hath offended any other, to ask 
them forgiveness; and where he hath 
done injury or wrong to any man, 
that he make amends to the uttermost 
of his potoer. And if he hath not 
before disposed of his goods, let him 
then be admonished to make his IVill, 
and to declare his Debts, what he 
otceth, and ichat is owing unto him, 
for the better discharging of his con- 
science, and the quietness of his Exe- 
cutors. But men should often be put 
t« rcrmmbrancc to take order fur the 
settling of their temporal estatet, 
whilst they are in health. 



"[J The Exhortation before reheare^ 
may be said before the Minisiisr btg'sn 
his Prayer, as he shall see cause. 

Tl The Minister shall not omit earnestly 
to move such sick persons as are of 
ability, to be liberal to the poor. 

^ And then the Minister shall sa^ th$ 
Collect following. 

Let US pray. 

OMO$T merciful God, who, ao« 
cording to the multitude of 
thy mercies, dost so put away the 
sins of those who truly repent, that 
thou rememberest them no more; 
Open thine eye of mercy upon this 
thy servant, who most earnestly 
desireth pardon and forgiveness. 
Renew in him, most loving Father, 
whatsoever hath been decayed by 
the fraud and malice of the devil, 
or by his own carnal will and frail- 
ness ; preserve and continue this 
sick member in the unity of the 
Church ; consider his contrition, 
accept his tears, assuage his pain^ 
as -shall seem to thee most expedi- 
ent for him. And forasmuch as he 
putteth his full trust only in thy 
mercy, impute not unto him his 
former sins, but strengthen him 
with thy blessed Spirit; and, when 
thou art pleased to take him hence, 
take him unto thy favour ; through 
the merits of thy most dearly be- 
loved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen, 

Tl Then shall the Minister say tMt 
Psalm. 

Psalm exxx. De profundis, 

OUT of the deep have I called 
unto thee, Lord ; Lord, hear 
my voice. 

let thine ears consider well the 
voice of my complaint. 

If thou. Loud, wilt be extrera* 
to mark what is done amiss: O 
Lord, w^ho may abide it? 

For there is mercy with thee; 
therefore shalt thou be feared. 

1 look for the Loud; my soul 
doth wait for him; in his word is 
my trust. 

My soul fleeth unto the Lord, 
before the morning wa^iih ; I say, 
before the morning watch. 

Israel, trust in the Lotid; for 
with the Lord there hi mercy and 
with him is plenteoua redemption. 



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And he shall redeem Israel from I fully, and doing good in hU gene, 
all his sins. ration; or else receive him inU) 

those heavenly habitations, whcr& 
! the souls of those wiio sleep in the 



^ Adding this. 



O SAVIOUR of the world, who 
by thy Cross and precious 
Blood hast redeemed us; Save us, 
and help us, we humbly beseech 
thee, Lord. 

*[[ Thejt shall the Minister say^ 
^^HE Almighty Lord, who is a 
-L most strong tower to all those 
who put their trust in him, to 
whom all things in heaven, in 
earth, and under the earth, do bow 
and obey, Be now and evermore 
tiiy defence ; and make thee know 
and feel, tiiat there is none other 
Name under heaven given to man, 
in whom, and through whom, 
thou mayest receive health and 
salvation, but only the Name of 
our Lord Jesas Christ. Amen. 
^ Here the Minister may use any part 
of tlie service uf this hook, whichj 
in his discretion he shall think con- 
venient to the occasion; and after 
that shall say, 

UNTO God's gracious mercy 
and protection we commit 
thee. The Lord bless thee, and 
keep thee. The Lord make his 
face to shine upon thee, and be 

gracious unto thee. The Lord 
ft up his countenance upon thee, 
and give- thee peace, both now 
and evermore. Amen, 
^ Prayers which may be said with tko 
foregoing- service, or any part there- 
of ^ at the discretion of the Minister. 

A Prayer for a sick Child, 

ALMIGHTY God, and mer- 
ciful Father, to whom alone 
belong the issues of hfe and death; 
Look down from heaven, we hum- 
bly beseech thee, with the eyes of 
mercy upon this child, now lying 
upon the bed of sickness: Visit 
him, Lord, with thy salvation; 
deliver him in thy gooi appointed 
time from hh bodily pain, and save 
his soul for thy mercies" sake: That, 
if it shall be thy pleasure to pro- 
long hw days here on earth, he may 
Jive to thee", and be an instrument 
of thy glory, by servmg thee faith- 



Lord Jesus enjoy perpetual rest 
and felicity. Grant this, Lord, 
for thy mercies' sake, in the same 
thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, wIiO 
liveth and reigneth with thee and 
the Holy Ghost, ever one v ^od, world 
A'ithout end. Amen, 







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A Fraycr for a sick Person^ when 
there appear eth but small hop^ 
of recovery. 

FATHER of mercies, and 
God of all comfort, our only 
help in time of need ; We fly unto 
thee for succour in behalf of this 
thy servant, here lying under thj- 
hand in great weakness of body. 
Look graciously upon Aim, Lord; 
and the more the outward man de- 
cayeth, strengthen him, we beseech 
thee, so mucli the more continually 
with thy grace and Holy Spirit in 
the inner man. Give him unfeign- 
ed repentance for all the errors cf 
his hfe past, and steadfast faith in 
thy Son Jesus; that his sins may 
be done away by thy mercy, and 
his pardon sealed in heaven, before 
he go hence, and be no more seen. 
We know. Lord, that there is no 
word impossible with thee; and 
that, if thou wilt, thou canst even 
yet raise him up, and grant him a 
longer continuance amongst us: 
Yet, forasmuch as in all appear- 
ance the time of his dissolution 
draweth near, so fit and prepare 
him, we beseech thee, against the 
hour of death, that after his depa"^ 
ure hence in peace, and in vny 
favour, his soul may be received 
into thine everlasting kingdom; 
through the merits and mediation 
of Jesus Christ thine only Son, our 
Lord and Saviour. Amen, 

A commendatory Prayer for a sick 
PersoJi at the point of departure, 

ALMIGHTY God, with 
whom do live the spirits of 
just men made perfect, after they 
are delivered from their earthly 
prisons ; We humbly commend the 
soul of thia thy servant, our dea/ 







VISITATION OF THE SICK. 



brf^fher, (nto thy hands, as into the ; 
h:-tndr^ of a fliithful Creator, and | 
n.ost merciful Saviour; most hum- i 
biy beseeching thee, that it may be i 
precious in thy sight. Wash it, we 
pray thee, in the blood of that im- 
m;-iculate Lamb, that was; slain to : 
taivC away the sins of the world; 
tliat whatsoever defilements it may 
have contracted in the midst of 
this miserable and naughty world, \ 
tiirough the lusts of the fiesh, or the ! 
vriles of Satan, being purged and '. 
done away, it may "be presented ■ 
pure and without spot before thee. | 
And teach us who survive, in this, | 
end otiier like daily spectacles of j 
mortality, to see how frail and un- \ 
csertain our own condition is; and : 
CD to number our days, that we may \ 
eefiously apply our hearts to that 
holy an'd heavenly wisdom, whilst 
we live here, whicn may in tlie end 
bring us to life everlasting ; through 
tile merits of Jesus Christ thine only 
ton our Loixi Amen. 

A Prayer for Persons troubled in 
mind or in conscience. 

OB L E S S E D Lord, the Father 
of all mercies, and the God of 
ail comfort. We beseech thee, look 
down in pity and compassion upon 
this thy afflicted servant. Tliou 
writest bitter things against hiui, 
and makest him to possess kis for- 
mer iniquities; thy wrath lieth 
har.'l upor. him, and hU soul is full 
of trouble. But. U merciful (rod, i 
who hast written thy holy W^ord 
for our learning, that we, through 
po.t"e2"ice and comfort of thy lioiy 
Scriptures, might have hope; 'live 
ki ll a right understanding of hvn- 
se.'f. and of thy threats and pro- 
mfses; that he may neither cast 
away his cotifidence in thee, nor 
piace it any where but in thee. 
Give him strength against ail his 
temptations, and he.al all "hi^ dis- 
teivipers. Break not the bruised 
reed, nor quencli the smoking ilax. 
Sliut not up thy tender mercies in 
displeasure; but make him to hear 
(vf ;ov and gladness, thr t the bones 
wii^ch thou hast broken may re- 
]0w e. Deliver him from fear of the 
cne??iy, and lift up the light of thy 
coimienance upon him, and givf» ' 



him peace, through the merits rr'.rl 
mediation of Jesus Cinrist our Lord 
Amen. 

A Prayer which may be said by th^. 
Mimsicr in behaif of all present 
at the visit at inn. 

OGC-D, whose days are without 
end, and who.-^^e mercies cannot 
be numbered; IMai^e us, we beseech 
thee, deeply sensible of the short- 
ness and uncertainty of human life, 
and let thy Holy Spirit lead ua 
through this vale of misery, in ho- 
liness and righteousness, all thts 
days of our lives: That, when we 
shall have served thee in our gene- 
ration, we may be gathered unk) 
our fathers, having the testimony 
of a good conscience ; in the con^ 
munion of the caiholic Church; in 
the confidence of a certain faith; 
in the comfort of a reasonable, 
reli":ious, and holy hope ; in favour 
witn thee our God, and in perfect 
charity v»ith tlie world. All wdiich 
w^e ask through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen. 

A Prayer which may be said in 
ca,se "if sud'.len s^urprise andini' 
juediafe danger. 

OMC'ST gracious Father, we fly 
unto thee for mercy in behalf 
of this thy ser\ ant, here lying undei 
tlie sudden visitation of thine hand. 
If it be thy will, preserve hk life, 
thai there may be place for repent- 
ance; but if thou hast otherwise 
appointed, let thy mieicy supply 
to hi/n the want of the usual op- 
portunity for the trimming of hia 
lamp. S^ir up in him such sorrow 
for sin. aud such fervent love to 
tl^ee, as may in a short time do th-o 
work of many days: That among 
the praises whicli thy saints and 
holy angels shall sing to the honour 
of thy mercy through eternal ages, 
it may be to thy unspeakable iriory, 
that ihou hast redeemed the soul 
of this thy servant from eterna.! 
death, and' made him- parta^;er of 
theeverlastmg life which is thrt ug."\ 
Jesus Christ our X^ord. Amen. 
A Thanksgiving for the begijmin^ 

of a recovery. 
pREAT and mighty God. who 
^ bringest down to .'he grave, Aa^i 
bringeit up again; \Wo bie&fe Us^ 



COMMUNION OF THE SICK. 



t^'onderfui gooaness, for having 
turned our heaviness into joy and 
our mourning into gladness, by 
restoring this our brother to some 
do;rree of his former health. Bless- 
ed be thy Name that thou didst not 
forsake him in his sickness ; but 
diast visit him with comforts from 
above ; didst support him in pa- 
tience and submission to thy will ; 
and, at last, didst send him season- 
able relief. Perfect, we beseech 
thee, this thy mercy towards him,- 



and prosper the me&:is which shall 
be made use of for his cure: That 
being restored to health of body, 
vigour of mind, and cheerfulness 
of spirit, he may be able to go to 
thine house, to offer thee an obla- 
tion with great gladness; and to 
bless thy holy Name for all thv 
goodness towards him; through 
Jesus Christ our Saviour, to whom 

I with thee and the Holy Spirit, ba 
all honour and glory, world with- 

I out end. Amen, 



THE 

COMMUNION OF THE SICK. 

^ Forasmuch as all mortal men are subject to many sudden perils, diseases, and 

sicknesses, and ever uncertain what time they shall depart out of this life; 
therefore, to the intent they may be always in readiness to die, whensoever ii 
shall please Almighty God to call them, the Ministers shall diligently from 
time to time (but especially in the time of pestilence, or other infectious sick" 
ness) exhort their parishioners to the often receiving of the Holy Commu-nion 
of the Body and Blood of our Savio7ir Christ, when it shall be publicly ad- 
ministered in the Church; that so doing, they may, in case of sudden visita- 
tion, have the less cause to be disquieted for lack of the same. But if the sick 
person be not able to come to the Church, and yet is desirous to receive th& 
Communion in his house; then he must give timely notice to the Minister, sig' 
nifying also how many there are to communicate with him, {which shall be two 
at the least;) and all things necessary being prepared, the Minister shall th^re 
celebrate the Holy Communion^ beginning with the Collect, Epistle, and Qos- 
pel, here following. 

The Colled, 

ALMIGHTY, overliving God, 
Maker of mankind, who dost 
correct those whom thou dost love, 
and chastise every one whom thou 
dost receive; We beseech thee to 
have mercy upon this thy servant 
visited with thine hand, and to 
grant that he may take his sickness 
patiently, and recover his bodily 
health, if it be thy gracious will; and 
that whensoever his soul shall de- 
part from the body, it maybewithout 
Bpot presented unto thee ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 
% fifler which the Minister shall proceed according to the form before prescribed 

for the Holy Communion, beginning at these words. Ye wht do truly» ^c. 
51 ^t the time of the distribution of the holy Sacrament, the Minister shall f.'^Mt 
receive the Communion himself, and after minister unto those who are ap^ 
pointed to communicate with the sick, and last of all to the sick person. 
^ But if a man, either by reason of extremity of sickness, or for want of warning 
in due time to the Minister, or for lack of company to receive with him, or 
hy any other just impediment, do not receive the Sacrament of Christ's Bodu 
and Blosd the Minister shall instruct him, that if he do truly repent hitn oj 



The Epistle, Heb. xii. 5. 

MY son, despise not thou the 
chastening of the Lord, noi 
faint when thou art rebuked of him. 
For whom the Lord loveth he chas- 
teneth; and scourgeth every son 
whom he receiveth. 

The Gospel, St. John v. 24. 
TT'ERILY, verily, I say unto yon, 
T He that heareth my word, ard 
bclieveth on Him that sent me, hath 
everlasting life, and shall not corae 
into condemnation; but is passed 
from tleath unto life. 



BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 



kis sins, and steadfastly believe that Jesus Christ hath suffered death upon tht 

Cross for him, and shed his Blood for his redeviption, earnestly remembering 
the benefits he hath thereby, and giving him hearty thanks therefor^ he doth eat 
and drink the Body and Blood of our Saviour Christ profitably to his SouVi 
health, although he do not receive the Sacrament with, his mjou^h. 

^ When the sick person is visited, and receiveth the Holy Communion all at one 
time, then the Minister for more expedition, shall cut off the form of the Vi^ita^ 
lion at the Psalm, and go straight to the Communion. 

% In the times of contagious sickness or disease, when ncne of the Parish or 
neighbours can be gotten to communica te with the sick in their houses, for fear 
i>f the infection, upon special request of the diseased, the Minister alone may 
999imunicate with him. 



THE ORDER FOB 



THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 



^ Here is to be noted, that the Office ensuing is not to be used for any unbaptizcd 
adults, any who die excommunicate, or who have laid violent hands upon theo^ 
selves. 

Tf The Minitrter, meeting the Corpse at the entrance of the Churchyard, and go> 
ing before it, either into the Chiirch, or towards the Grave, shall say, or sing. 



I AM the resurrection and the 
life, saith the Lord : he that be- 
lieveth in me, though he were dead, 
vet shaU he live; and whosoever 
liveth and believeth in me, shall 
never die. St. John xi. 25, 26. 

I KNOW that my Redeemer liv- 
eth, and that he shall stand at 
the latter day upon the earth. And 
though after my skin worms de- 
stroy this body, yet in my flesh 
shall I see God : whom I shall see 
for myself, and mine eyes shall be- 
hold, and not another. Job xix. 25, 
20, 27. 

YITE brought nothing into this 
Yf ^orld, and it is certain we 
can carry nothing out. The Lord 
feive, and the Lord hath taken 
away ; blessed be the Name of the 
Loid. 1 Tim. vi. 7. Job i. 21. 

Tl .ifter they are come into the Church, 
s-tall be said or sung the following 
Anthem, taken from the 39th and 90th 
P»alms. 

Je»RD, let me know my end, and 
^ the number of mv days ; that 



I maybe certified how long I have 
to hve. 

Behold, thou hast made my days 
as it were a span long, and mine 
a;^8 is even as nothing in respect 
01' rhee; and verily every man liv- 
ing is altogether vanity, 



For man walketh in a vain 
shadow, and disquieteth himself 
in vain; he heapeth up riches, 
and cannot tell who shall gather 
them. 

And now. Lord, what is my 
hope ] Truly my hope is even iu 
thee. 

Deliver me from all mine of- 
fences ; and make me not a rebuke 
unto the foolish. 

When thou with rebukes dost 
chasten man for sin, thou makest 
his beauty to consume away, like 
as it were a moth fretting a gar* 
ment : every man therefore is but 
vanity. 

Hear my prayer, Lord, and 
with thine ears consider my call- 
ing; hold not thy peace at my 
tears : 

For I am a stranger with thee, 
and a sojourner, as all my fathers 
were. 

spare me a little, that I may 
recover my strength, before I go 
hence, and be no more seen. 
Lord, thou hast been oui re 



the number of my days ; that fuge, from one generation to an< 



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other. 

Before the mountains were 
brought forth, or ever the earth 
and the world were made, thou art 
God from everlasting, and world 
without end. 

Thou turnest man to destruc- 



BURIAL OF THE DEAD. 



tioTi; Rjjain thou sayest. Come | 
d^aiii, ye children of men. ! 

For a thousand years in thy sii^ht | 
are but as yesterday ; seein^c that is 
as a watch in the niuht. 

f\s soon as thou scatterest them 
Uiey are even as a sleep ; and fade 
&way suddenly like the trrass. 

in the morning it is green, and 
povveth up; buX in the evening 
it is cut down, dried up, and with- 
ered. 

For wr consume away in thy 
displeasuv'i ; and are afraid at thy 
wrathful -Tidignation. 

'!'hou kast set our misdeeds be- 
fiire thee . and our secret sins in. 
tlie litiht ( f thy countenance. 

For whr*n thou art angry, all our 
days are gone : we bring our years 
t-» an end, as it were a tale that is 
told. 

The days of our age are three- 
score yeais and ten; and though 
men be so strong tivat they corne 
to fourscore years, yet is their 
strength then but labour and sor- 
row; so soon passeth it away, and 
we are gone. 

So teach us to number our days, 
that we may apply our hearts unto 
wisdom. 

(ilory be to the Father, and to tlie 
Son. and to the Holy (^host; 

As it w:.s in the beginning, is 
now, and f^ver shall be, world v/ith- 
out end. ^Amen. 

Tl Then shall follo w the Le.-^\^on, taken 
out of tl---: fifteenth Chapter of the 
Jirst Ept'tle'of St. Paul to the Co- 
rinthiaiif. 

1 Cor. XV. 20. 

NO W is Christ risen from the 
dead, and become the first- 
fruits of them that slept. For since 
bv man cnme death, by man came 
also the > e^^urrection of the dead. 
For as in Adam all die, even so in 
Christ shall all be made alive. 
But every man in his own order : 
Clirist tb-; first-fruits; afterward 
tliey tha^ are Christ's at his com- 
ing. ThvH cometh the end, when 
he shall have delivered up the 
km^dorr to God, even the Father; 
when hr. shall have put down all 
rule, ana all authority, and power. 
For he iuust reign, till he liath put 



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all enemies under his feet, T>€ 
last enemy that shall be destroyed vg 
death. For he hath put ail things 
under his feet. But wlien he saiiJ., 
all tnings are put under him, it is 
manifest tliat he is excepted, w.Mch 
did put all things under him. And 
when ail things shall be suiniued 
unto him, then shall the Son also 
himself be subject unto Him that 
put all tilings under him, that God 
may be all in all. Else what shall 
they do which are baptized for the 
de id, if the dead r"se not at all 7 
Why are they then baptized for the 
dead ] and why stand we in jeo- 
pardy every hour 1 I protest by 
your rejoicing, which I have in 
Christ Jesus our Lord, 1 die daily. 
If after the manner of moi T have 
fougiit with beasts at Jb!phesus, 
vvdiat advantaerelh it me. if the dead 
rise not 1 let us eat and drink, for 
to-morrow we die. Be not deceiv- 
ed: evil communications corrupt 
good manners. A^vake to ri°Iit- 
eousness, and sin not; for some 
have not the knowledge of God. I 
speak this to your shame. But 
some man will' say, How are the 
dead raised up 1. hnd with what 
body do they come? Thou fool! 
that which thou sowest is not quick- 
ened, except it die. And tliat which 
thou sowest, thou sowest not that 
body thvit shall he, but bare urain, 
it may cliance of wheat, or of some 
otlier" grain. But God iriveth it a 
body a"s it liath pleased him. and to 
every seed his own body. All flesh 
is not the sr:me flesh ; but there is 
one kind of flesh of men, another 
flesh of beasts, nnoti^.er of fishes, 
and another of birds. There are also 
cole.st-al bo lies, and bodies terres- 
trial ; but the glory of the celestial 
is one, and the glory of tlie terres- 
trial is another. There is one g-lory 
of the sun, and another <rlory of the 
moon, and another ^lory'of the 
stars; for one star differeih from 
another star in clory. So also is 
the resurrection of the dead. It is 
sown in corruption ; it is raised in 
incorruption : it is sown in disho 
nour; it is raised in ^lory: it =ii 
sown in weakness ; it is raised in 
power : it is sowm a natural body ; 
It is raised a spiritual body. There 



BURIAL OF THE DEaD. 



Is a natural body, and there is a 
spiritual body. And so it is written, 
he hrst man Adam was made a 
living sonl ; the last Adam was 
made a quicKeninir spirit. How- 
beit. tnat was not first wliich is spi- 
ritual, Injt that whicii is natural; 
end afterward that whicIi is spirit- 
ual, 'i'he ijrst man is of the earth, 
earthy : the second man is the 
Lord from f.eaven. As is the earthy, 
tuch are they that qre earthy : and 
as is the heavenly, such are they 
ftlso that are heavenly. And as we 
have borne the image of tne earthy, 
we shall ais*- bear the imaj^^e of the 
heavenly. N ow this I say, brethren, 
that flesh and blood cannot inherit 
the kiniidom of God ; neither doth 
corruption inherit incorriiption. 
Behold, I show you a mystery : we 
shall not all sleep, but we sliall all 
be chang-ed, in a moment, in the 
twinkling of an eye, at the last 
trump: for the trumpet shall 
Bound, and the dead shall be raised 
incorruptible, and we shall be 
changed. For tiiis corruptible must 
put on incorruption, and this mor- 
tal must put on immortality. So 
when this corruptible shall have put 
on incomiption, and this mortal 
shall liave pat on immortality ; then 
shall be brought to pass tlie'saying 
that is '»\T!tteh, Death is swallowed 
up in victory. O death, where is 
tiiy stiiig 1 () grave, where is thy 
Victory 1 The sting of death is sin ; 
and the strength of sm is the Law. 
But tlianks be to God, which giveth 
us the victory through our Lord 
Jesus Christ. Therefore, my be- 
loved brethren, be ye steadfast, un- 
moveabie. always aboundinic in the 
work of tiie Lord, forasmuch as 
ye Know that your labour is not in 
vain in the Lord. 

When they come to the Qrave^ while 
the Corpse is made ready to be laid 
into the earth, shall be sung or said, 

f^,f A N. that is bom of a woman, 
hath but a short time to live! 
And is fuil of misery. He cometh 
up, a.nd is cut down, like a flower: 
he i\eeXh as it were a shadow, and 
never continueth in one stay. 

In t!ie mulst of life we are in 
death : of whom may we seek for 
1 



succour, but of thee, Lord, who 

for our sins art justly displeased ? 

Yet, O Lord God most holy, O 
Lord most mighty, holy and mosl 
merciful Saviour, deliver us not 
into the bitter pains of eternal 
death. 

Tiiou knowest, Lord, the secrets 
of our hearts ; simt not thy merci- 
ful ears to onr prayer ; but spare 
us. Lord most holy, O God most 
mighty, holy and merciful Sa- 
viour,' thou most worthy Judge 
eternal. sulTer us not, at our last 
hour, for any pains of death, to fail 
from thee. 

f\ Then, while the earth shall be cagt 
upon the Body by some standing by^ 
the Minister shall say, 

FORASMUCH as it hath pleased 
Almighty God, in his wise pro- 
vidence, to take out of this world 
the soul of our deceased bi-ofher, 
we therefore commit his body to 
the ground ; earth to earth, ashes 
to ashes, dust to dust ; looking for 
the general Resurrection in the last 
day, and the life of the world to 
come, through our Lord Jesus 
Christ ; at whose second coming 
in glorious majesty to judge the 
world, the earth and the sea si] all 
give up their dead; and the cor- 
ruptible bodies of those who sleep 
in him shall be changed, and made 
like unto his own glorious body; 
according to the m.iglity working 
whereby he is able "to "subdue at! 
things unto himself. 

*{I Then shall he said, or sungy 

IH E A R D a voice from heaven, 
saying unto me, Write, From 
henceforth blessed are the dead 
who die in the Lord : even so saith 
the Spirit ; for they rest from their 
labours. Rev. xiv. 13. 

H Then the Minister shall say the 
Lord's Prayer. 

OU R Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Th}' will be done 
on earth. As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses, As we 
forgive those wdio trespass against 
us. Ana lead us not into tempUv 
9 13* 



CHURCHING 

tion; But deliver us from evil. 
A. men. 

^ Then the Minister shall say one or 
both of the following Prayers^ at his 
discretion. 

ALMIGHTY God, viith whom 
do live the spirits of those wlio 
depart hence in the Lord, and with 
whom the souls of the faithful, 
after they are delivered from the 
burden of the flesh, are in joy and 
felicity ; We give thee hearty thanks 
for the good examples of all those 
thy servants, who, having finished 
their course in faith, do now rest 
from their labours. And we be- 
seech thee, that we, with all those 
who are departed in the true faitii 
of thy holy Name, may have our 
perfect consummation and bliss, 
DOth in body and soul, in thy eter- 
nal and everlasting glory; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 

OMERCIFLIL God, the Father 
of our Lord Jesus Christ, who 
is the resurrection and the life; 
in whom whosoever believeth, shall 



OF WOMEN. 

live, though he die ; and whoso 
ever liveth, and believeth in him* 
shall not die eternally ; who also 
hath taught us, by his holy Apostle 
Saint Paul, not to be sorry, as mcii 
without hope, for those who sleep 
in him ; We humbly beseech thee, 
Father, to raise us from tln> 
death of sin unto the life of right 
eousness; that, when we shall de 
part this life, we may rest in him , 
and tliat, at the general Resurrec- 
tion in the last day, we may be 
Ibund acceptable in "thy sight; and 
receive tliat blessing, which thy 
well-beloved Son shall then pro- 
nounce to all who love and fear thee, 
saying. Come, ye blessed children cf 
my Father, receive the kingdom 
prepared for you from the begin- 
ning of the world. Grant this, we 
beseech thee, merciful Father, 
through Jesus Christ, our Mediator 
and Redeemer. Amen, 

THE grace of our J^ord Jesus 
Christ, and the love of God,anc'. 
the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, 
be with us all evermere. Amen, 



THE 

THANKSGIVING OF WOMEN AFTER CHILD-BIRTH- 

COMMONLY CALLED, 

THE CHURCHING OF WOMEN. 



^ This Service, or the concluding prayer alone, as it stands among the Occasw^tai 
Frayers and Thanksgivings, may he used at the discretion of the Minister. 

^ The Woman, at the usual time after her delivery, shall come into the Church 
decently apparelled, and there shall kneel down in some convenient place, as 
hath been accustomed, or as the Ordinary shall direct: ^nd then the Ministef 
shall say unto her, 

Tj^ORASMUCH as it hath pleased I unto me; therefore will I call upcn 



Almighty God, of his goodness, 
to give you safe deliverance, and to 
preserve you in the great danger of 
Ciiild-birth ; you shall therefore give 
hearty thanks unto God, and say, 
^ Then shall the Minister say the fol- 

loming HyviTi, taken from the llQth 

Psalm. 

JDilexi quomam, 

I AM well pleased that the Lord 
hath heard the voice of my 
prayer; 

Thai he hath inclmed his ear 



him as long as I live. 

I found trouble and heaviness, 
and I called upon the Name of the 
Lord; Lord, I beseech thee, de- 
liver my soul. 

Gracious is the Lord, and right- 
eous; yea, our God is merciful. 

What reward shall I give unto 
the Lord, for all the benefits that 
he hath done unto me? 

I will receive the cup of salva- 
tion ; and call upon the Name oi 
the Lord. 



FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. 



I will pay my \ ows now in the 
presence of all his people; in the 
courts of the Lord's house, even 
in the midst of thee, Jerusalem. 
Praise the Lord. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the 
^on, and to the Holy Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is 
.low, and ever shall be, world with- 
out end. Amen. 

^ Then shall the Minister say the 
Lories Prayer^ with what follows: 
hut the Lord's Prayer may be omitted, 
(f this be used with the Morning or 
Evening Prayer. 

OUR- Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done 
on earth. As it is in heaven. Give 
us this day our daily bread. And 
forgive us our trespasses. As we for- 
give those who trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation ; 
But deliver us from evil. Amen. 

Minister, Lord, save this wo- 
man thy servant ; 

\I The Woman, that cometJi to give her 7 
which shall be applied by the Minister 
distressed women in child-bed; and if 
that she receive the Holy Communion. 



Answer, Who putteth her trusi 
in thee. 

Tyfinister, Be thou to her a strong 

tower, 

Answer. From the face of her 
enemy. 

Minister. Lord, hear our prayer. 
Answer. And let our cry come 
unto thee. 
Minister. Let us pray. 

ALMIGHTY God, we giv 
thee humble thanks for tJia 
thou hast been graciously pleased 
to preserve, through the great pain 
and peril of Child-birth, this wo- 
man thy servant, who desires now 
to olfer her praises and thanksgiv- 
ings unto thee. Grant, we beseech 
thee, most merciful Father, thai 
she, through thy help, may both' 
faithfully live, and walk according 
to thy will, in this life present; 
and also may be partaker of ever- 
lasting glory in the life to come; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen, 

^hanks, must offer accustomed offerings, 
and the Churchwardens to the relief of 
there be a Communion, it is convenietti 



FORMS 0^ 

PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. 



The Morning and Evening Service to be used daily at Sea, shall be the sam6 
which is appointed in the Book of Common Prayer. 
^ These two following Prayers may be 
also used in ships of war. 

O ETERNAL Lord God, who alone 
spreadest out the heavens, and 



rulest the raeing of the sea ; who hast 
tompassed the waters with bounds, 
onlil day and night come to an end ; 
Be pleased to receive into thy Almighty 
and most gracious protection, the per- 
fons of us thy servants, and the Fleet 
[or Ship] in which we serve. Preserve 
us from the dangers of the sea, and 
from the violence of the enemy; that 
we may be a safeguard unto the United 
States of America, and a security for 
euch as pass on the seas upon their 
lawful occasions; that the inhabitants 
of our land may in peace and quietness 
serve thee our Gud ; and that we may 
return in safety to enjoy the blessings 
of Uie land, vvitt l^e fruits of ouv la- 



bour ; and, with a thankful remem- 
brance of thy mercies, to praise and 
glorify thy holy Name ; through Jesm 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 



131 



The Collect. 

DIRECT us, O Lord, in all our do- 
ings, with thy most gracious fa- 
vour, and further us with thy continual 
help ; that in all our works begun, 
continued, and ended in thee, we may 
glorify thy holy Name ; and finally by 
thy mercy obtain everlasting lifti; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,. 
Prayers to be used in Storms at Sea. 
MOST powerful and glorious 
Lord God, at whose command the 
winds blow, and lift up the waves of 
the sea, and who stillest the rage 
thereof ; We, thy creatures, but mis- 
erable sinners, do in this oui great 



O 



FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED AT SEA. 



dl5ir«S3 cry unto thee for help : Save, 
Lord, or else we perish. We confess, 
when we have been safe, and seen all 
thmgs quiet about us, we have for- 
goTTen thee our God, and refused to 
hearken to the still voice of thy word, 
and to obey thy commandments : But 
now we see how terrible thou art in all 
thy works of wonder; the jrreat God 
to be feared above all : And therefore 
we adore thy Divine Majesty, acknow- 
ledging thy power, and imploring thy 
goodness. Help, Lord, and save us 
for thy mercy's sake, in Jesus Christ, 
thy Son our Lord. Amen, 
TT Or this. 

OMOST glorious and gracious Lord 
God, who dwellest in heaven, but 
beholdest all things below; Lookdown, 
we beseech thee, and hear us, calling 
• out of the depth of misery, and out of 
the jaws of this death, which is now 
ready to swallow us up ; Save, Lord, 
or else we perish. The living;, the 
living shall praise thee. O send thy 
word of command to rebuke the raging 
winds and the roaring sea; that w^e, 
being delivered from tiiis distress, may 
live to serve thee, and to glorify thy 
Name all the days of our life. Hear, 
Lord, and save us, for the infinite 
merits of our blessed Saviour, thy Son, 
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 

The Prayer to he said before a Fight 
at Sea against any enemy. 

OMOST powerful and glorious Lord 
God, the Lord of hosts, that rulest 
and commandest all things ; Thou sit- 
test in the throne judging right, and 
therefore v/e make our address to thy 
Divine Majesty in this our necessity, 
that thou wouidest take the cause into 
thine own hand, and judge between us 
end our enemies. Stir up thy strength, 
O Lord, and come and help us ; for 
thou givest not alway the battle to the 
strong, but canst save by many or by 
few. O let not our sins now cry against 
us for vengeance ; but hear us'thy poor 
servants begging mercy, and imploring 
thy help, and that thou wouidest be a 
defence unto us against the face of the 
enemy. Make it appear that thou art 
our Saviour and mighty Deliverer, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Short Prayers for single persons, who 
cannot meet to join in Prayer with 
others^ by reason of the Fight vr 
Storm. 

General Prayers. 

LORD be merciful to us sinners, and 
save us for thy mercy's sake. 



Thou art the great God, who hBOl 
made and rulest all things : O delivei 
us for thy Name's sake. 

Thou art the great God to be feared 
above all : O save us, that we may 
praise thee. 
Special Prayers with respect to the 
enemy. 

THOU, O Lord, art just and power- 
ful : O defend our cause ag;.inst 
the face of the enemy. 

O God, thou art a strong tower of 
defence to all who fly unto thee : O 
save us from the violence of the enemy. 

O Lord of hosts, fight for us, that we 
may glorify thee. 

d sutfer'us not to sink under the 
weight of our sins, or the violence of 
the enemy. 

O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver 
us for thy Name's sake. 

Short Prayers in respect of a storm. 

THOU, O Lord, who stillest th« 
raging of the sea, hear, hear us, 
and save us, that we perish not. 

O blessed Saviour, who didst save 
thy disciples ready to perish in a storm, 
he<ir us. and save us, we beseech thoe. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, hav'e mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
O Lord, hear us. 
O Christ, hear us. 

God the Father, God the Son, God 
the Holy Ghost, have mercy upon ua^ 
save us now and evermore. Amen. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven. 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy king- 
dom come. Thy will be done on earth. 
As it is in heaven. Give us this day 
our daily bread. And forgive us our 
trespasses, As we forgive those who 
trespass against us. And lead us not 
into temptation ; But deliver us from 
evil. Amen. 

^ When there shall be immAnevt danger, 
as many as can be spared from neces- 
sary service in the Ship shall be called 
together, and make an humble Confes- 
sion of their sin to God: In which, 
every one ought seriously to reflect 
upon those particular sins of which 
his conscience shall accuse him ; say- 
ing as followeth. 

The Confession. 

ALMIGHTY God, Father of oitt 
Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of aU 
things, Judge of all men ; We acknow 
ledge and bewail our manifold sins and 
wickedness. Which we from time to 
time most grievously have conunitte<l. 



FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE TSED AT SEA. 



By thouffht, word, and deed, Against 
lh\ Divine Majesty, Provokin:: most 
^^listlythywrath and indignation aL-^ainst 
«]s. We do earnestly repent. And are 
lir^artily sorry for these our misdoings; 
The remembrance of them is c'nevous 
onto us ; The burden of them is intole- 
ra!)le Have mercy upon us, }Tave 
mercy upon us, most merciful Father; 
For thy V?on our Lord Jesus Christ's 
B^ike, Forgive us all that is pnst ; And 
grant that we may ever herf^^.afrer Serve 
and please thee in newness of life, To 
the honour and elory of thy Name ; 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

^ 77(671 shall the Priest, if there he any 
in the Ship, say, 

ALMIGHTY God, our heavenly 
Father, who of hrs great mercy 
hath promised forgiveness of sins to 
ell those who with hearty repentance 
and true faith turn unto him; Have 
mercy upon you ; pardon and deliver 
you from all your sins; confirm and 
ptrenithen you in ali goodness, and 
brinir you to evt-rlasting life ; through 
i'.sus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



Thanksgiving' after a storm. 
Jttbilat.e Deo. Psalm Ixvi. 

OBE joyful in God, all ye lands; 
sing praises unto the honour of his 
Name ; make his praise to be £:lorious. 

Say unto God, O how wonderful art 
ttioa in thy works ; through the great- 
,tiess of thy power shall thine enemies 
be found liars unto thee. 

For all the world shall worshij) thee, 
Bing of thee, and praise tliy Name. 

O come hither, and bphold the works 
of God ; how wonderful he is in liis 
doing toward the children of men. 

He ruleth v/ith his jiower for ever ; 
his eyes behold the people : and such 
as will not helieve shall not be able 
tfl exaii themselves. 

O praise our God, ye people, and 
Biake the voice of his praise to be 
he ird ; 

Who hoideth our soul in life ; and 
■ufferetii not our feet to slip. 

YoT thou, O God, hast proved ns ; 
tliou also bast tried us, like as silver 
is tried. 

Thou broustitest us into the snare ; 
and laidest trouble upon our loins. 

will go into thine house with burnt- 
o/ferings ; and will pay thee my vows> 
which T promised with my lips, and 
epake with my mouth, when I was in 
trouble. 

O comft hither, and hearken, all ye 



that fear God ; and I will tell you what 
he hath done for my soul. 

I called unto him with my mouth, 
and gave him praises with iwy tongue. 

If I incline unto wickedness with 
mine heart, the Lord will not hear in&. 

But God hath heard me ; and con- 
sidered the voice of my prayer. 

Praised be God, who hath not cast 
out my i)rayer, nor turned his mercy 
from me 

Glory be to the Father, and to the 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now:, 
and ever shall be, world without end. 
Amen. 

Conftemivi Domino. Psalm cvii, 

OTHAT men would praise the Lors 
for his goodness ; and declare tho 
wonders that he doeth for the cluldren 
of men 1 

That they would offer unto him the 
sacrifice of thanksgiving, and tell out 
his works with gladness ! 

They that go down to the sea in 
ships, and occupy their business in 
groat waters ; 

The^.e men see the works of the 
Lord, and his wonders in the deep. 

For at hrs word the stormy wind 
ariseth, which lifleth up the waves 
thereof. 

They are carried up to the heaven, 
and d.own airain to the deep; their soul 
melteth away because of the trouble. 

They reel to and fro, ami stai'ger 
like a drunken man, and are at their 
wit's end. 

So when they cry unto the Lord in 
their trouble, he delivercth them out 
of their distress. 

For he m \keth the storm to cease, 
so that the waves lhi;reof are still 

Then are ihey glad, because they 
are at rest; and so he bringelh tliem 
unto the haven where they would be. 

O that men wouhl thf^r^^'ore praise 
the Lord for his goodness ; and de- 
clare the wonders that he doeth fo? 
the children of men : 

That they would exalt him also hj 
the congregation of the people, an4 
praise him in the seat of the elders! 

Glory be to the Father, and to the 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, 
and. ever shall be, world without end 
Amen. 

Colletzts of Thav^'Csgivivg. 

OMOST blessed and glorious Lord 
God, who art of infinite good;ie'^,g 
and merry ; Wo, thy poor creatures, 
whom ihou hast made and preserv^ed, 



FORMS OF PRAYER TO BE USED Al SEA- 



hrJdiiig our souls in life, and now res- 
cuing us out of the jaws of death, hum- 
bly present ourselves again before thy 
Divine Majesty, to offer a sacrifice of 
praise and thanksgiving, for that thou 
neardest us when we called in our 
trouble, and didst not cast out our 
prayer, which we made before th?e in 
our' creat distress : Even when we 
pave all for lost, our ship, our goods, 
our lives, then didst thou mercifully 
look upon us, and wonderfully com- 
mand a deliverance ; for which we, 
now being in safety, do give all praise 
and glory to thy holy Name ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen, 

^ Or this. 

OMOST mighty and gracious good 
God, thy mercy is over all thy 
works, but in special manner hath been 
extended towards us, whom thou hast 
BO powerfully andwonderfully defend- 
ed. Thou hast showed us terrible 
things, and wonders in the deep, that 
we might see how powerful and gra- 
cious a God thou art ; how able and 
ready to help those who trust in thee. 
Thou hast showed us how both winds 
and seas obey thy command ; that we 
may learn, even from them, hereafter 
to obey thy voice, and to do thy will. 
We therefore bless and glorify thy 
Name, for this thy mercy in saving us, 
when we were ready to perish. And, 
we beseech thee, make us as truly 
sensible now of thy mercy, as we were 
then of the danger; And give us hearts 
always rea^dy to express our thankful- 
ness, not only by words, but also by 
our lives, in being more obedient to thy 
holy commandments. Continue, we 
beseech thee, this thy goodness to us ; 
that we, whom thou hast saved, may 
serve thee in holiness and righteous- 
ness all the days of our life ; "through 
Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. 
Av*en. 

A Hymn of Praise and Thanksgiving 
afltr a dangerous Tempest. 

OCOME, let us give thanks unto 
the Lord, for he is gracious; and 
his mercy endureth for ever. 

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be 
praised ; let the redeemed of the Lord 
say so, whom he hath delivered from 
the merciless rage of the sea. 

The Lord is gracious, and full of 
compassion ; slow to anger, and of 
great mercy. 

He hath not dealt with us according 
to our sins ; neither rewarded us ac- 
cording to our iniquities. 



But as the heaven is high above the 
earth ; so great hath been iiis m«rcy 
towards us. 

We found trouble and heaviness ; 
we were even at death's door. 

The waters of the sea had well-nigh 
covered us ; the proud waters had 
well-nigh gone over our soul. 

The sea roared ; and the stormy 
wind lifted up the waves thereof 

We were carried up as it we "e to 
heaven, and then down again into the 
deep ; our soul melted within us be- 
cause of trouble. 

Then cried we unto thee, O Lord t 
and thou didst deliver us out of ouf 
distress. 

Blessed be thy Name, who didst not 
despise the prayer of thy servants; 
but didst hear our cry, and hast saved 
us. 

Thou divist send forth thy command- 
ment ; and the windy storm ceawsd, 
and was turned into a calm. 

O let us therefore praise the Lord 
for his goodness ; and declare the 
wonders that he hath done, and stiU 
doeth for the children of men ! 

Praised be the Lord daily ; even the 
Lord that helpeth us, and poureth his 
benefits upon us. 

He is our God, even the God of 
whom Cometh salvation : God is the 
Lord, by whom we have escaped 
death. 

Thou, Lord, hast made us glad 
through the operation of thy hands; 
and we will triumph in thy praise. 

Blessed be the Lord God ; even the 
Lord God, who only doeth wondrous 
things ; 

And blessed be the Name of his Ma- 
jesty for ever ; and let every one of us 
say, Amen, Amen. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, 
and ever shall be, world without end. 
Amen. 

A Psalm or Htjmn of Praise and 
Thanksgiving after Victory. 

IF the Lord had not been on our side, 
now may we say ; if the Lord him- 
self had not been on our side, when 
men rose up against us; 

They had swallowed us up quick, 
when they w^ere so wrathfully dis- 
pleased at us. 

Yea, the waters had drov^ned us, 
and the stream had gone over our soulj 
the deep waters of the proud had gond ' 
over our soul 



134 



VISITATION OF PRISONERS. 



But praised be the Lord, who hath 
not ffiven us over as a prey unto them. 

The Lord hath wrought a mighty 
salvation for us. 

We got not this by our own sword, 
neither was it our own arm that saved 
OS ; but thy right hand, and thine arm, 
and the light of thy countenance, be- 
cause thou hadst a favour unto us. 

The Lord hath appeared for us ; the 
Lord hath covered our heads, and 
nt!ide us to stand in the day of battle. 

The Lord hath appeared for us ; the 
Lord hath overthrown our enemies, 
and dashed in pieces those that rose 
up against us. 

Therefore not unto us, O Lord, not 
unto us; but unto thy Name be given 
the glory. 

The Lord hath done great things for 
us ; the Lord hath done great things 
for us, for which we rejoice. 

Our help standeih in the Nameof the 
Lord, who hath made heaven andearth. 

Blessed be the Name of the Lord, 
from this time forth for evermore. 

Glory be to the Father, and to the 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, 
and ever shall be, world without end. 
Amen. 

AfttT this Hymn may he sdid the 
Te Deum. 

^ Then this Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, the Sovereign 
Commander of all the world, in 
whose hand is power and might, which 
none is able to withstand ; We bless 
and magnify thy great and glorious 
Name for this happy Victory, the whole 
glory whereof we do ascribe to thee, 



who art the only giver of Victory, kn^ 

we beseech thee, give us grace to >m- 
pi ove this great mercy to thy glory, the 
advancement of thy Gospel, the ho- 
nour of our country, and, as much as in 
us lieth, to the good of all mankind. 
And, we beseech thee, give us such a 
sense of this great mercy, as may en- 
gage us to a true thankfulness, such as 
may appear in our lives by an humble, 
holy, and obedient walking before thee 
all our days ; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord; to whom, with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, as for all thy mercies, so 
in particular for this Victory and De- 
liverance, be all glory and honour, 
world without end. Amen. 

2 Cor. xiii. 14. 

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Chrirt, 
and the love of God, and the fel- 
lowship of the Holy Ghost, be with 
us all evermore. Amen. 



At the Burial of the Dead at Sea. 
^ The Office in the Common Prayer 
Book may be used ; only instead of 
these words [We therefore commit 
his body to the ground, earth to earth, 
<^c.] say, 
JE therefore commit his body to 
the deep, to be turned into cor- 
ruption, looking for the resurrection 
of the body, (when the sea shall give 
up her dead,) andthelife of the world to 
come, through our Lord Jesus Christ ; 
who at his coming shall change our 
vile body, that it may be like his glo- 
rious body, according to the mighty 
working whereby he is able to subdue 
all things unto himself. 



A FORM OF PRATER FOB 



THE VISITATION OF PRISONEES. 



When Morning or Evening Prayer shall be read in any Prison, instead of 
the Psalm, O come, let us sing, 4*c., shall be read the I30th Psalm; and the 
Minister shall insert, after the Collect for the day, the Collect in the following 
Service, O God, who sparest, c^c, and at such times as the Litany is notreai^ 
he shall add the prayer, O God, merciful Father, who despisest not, ^c. 
^ And when notice is given to the Minister, that a Prisoner is confined for 
some great or capital crime, he shall visit him; and when he covieth into the 
place where the Prisoner is, he shall say, kneeling down. 



OEM EMBER not, Loid, our ini^ 
X\/ quities, nor the iniquities of our 
fore-fathers ; neither take thou ven- 
geance of our sins : spare us, good 
Loid, spare thy people, whom thou 
bast redeemed w th thy most pre- 



cious blood, and be not angry with us 
for ever. 

Answer. Spare us, good Lord. 
Let us pray. 

Lord, have mercy upon us. 

Christ, have mercy upon us. 

Lord, have mercy upon ua. 



VISIIATION Oh PRISONERS. 



OUR I ather, who art in heaven, t^-c. 
Minister. O Lord, show thy 
mercy upon us ; 
Jinsicer. And grant us thy salvation. 
.Minister. Turn thy face from our 
eins ; 

Jlnswer. And blot out all our ini- 
quities. 

Mnii.-ter Send us help from thy 
holy p!;ice ; 

jjnsircr. For thine indignation lieth 
hiirci upon us. 

Jlivi.-^ter. O Lord, hear our prayer ; 

Jlv.-icfr. And lei the sighing of the 
prisoners come before thee. 

The Collect. 
/"^ P.AfsT, we beseech thee, Alm'irh- 
\JX t\' (Mid. ih;tt we. who for our evil 
deeds do worthily deserve to be pun- 
ished, by the comfort of thy crace may 
mercifully be relieved ; through our 
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. ^/Jmcn. 

OGOD, who sparest when we de- 
serve punishment, and in thy 
wrath rememherest mercy ; We hum- 
bly beseech thee, of thy goodness, to 
comfort and succour all' those who are 
under reproach and misery in the 
house of bondage ; correct them not in 
thine anger, neither chasten them in 
thy sore displeasure. Give them a 
right understanding of themselves, and 
of thy threats and promises; that they 
may neither cast away their confidence 
in thee, nor place it anywhere but in 
thee. Relieve the distressed, protect 
the innocent, and awaken the guilty : 
and forasmuch as thou alone bringest 
light out of darkness, and good out of 
evil, grant that the pains and punish- 
ments which these thy servants en- 
dure, througii their bodiiy confinement, 
may icAid to setting free their souls 
from the chains of sin ; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 
^ Here the JTinister, as he shall see 
convenient, may read the Prayer for 
AllConditions of Men, the Collect for 
Ash-Wednesday, and the Collect be- 
ginntng. Almighty God, the fountain 
of all wisdom, '^c, or any other 
prayer of the Liturgy, which he shall 
jnd^i proper. 

^Tken shall the Minister exhort the 
prisoner or prisoners aftc thisform^ 
or other like. 

DEARLY beloved, know this, that 
Almigliiy God, whose never-fail- 
ing providence governeth all things 
both in heaven and earth, hath so 
wisely and mercifully ordrred the 
course of this world, that his judg- 
ments are often sent as fatherly cor- 



I rections to ub ; and if with due sab« 

mission and resignat on to his holy 
will we receive the same, they will 
I work togpther for our sood. 
i It is your part and <luty, therelore-, 
j to humble yourself under the mighty 
; hand of God, to acknowledge the 
1 righteousness of his judgments, and 
j to endeavour that, by his grace, this 
I present visitation may lead you lo a 
: sincere and hearty repentance. 
I The way and means thereto is, 
I to examine your life and ronversa- 
tion by the rule of God's com- 
mandments ; and whereinsoever yoo 
shall perceive yourself to have of 
fended either by will, word, or deed, 
there to bewail your own sinful- 
ness, and to confess yourself to Al- 
mighty (iod, with full purpose of 
amendment of life And if you shall 
perceive your offences to be such aa 
are not only against God, but also 
against your neighbours ; then to re- 
concile yourself to them, being ready 
to make restitution and satisfactioii, 
according to the uttermost of your pow- 
er, for all injuries and wrongs done by 
you to any other: and being likev/ise 
ready to forgive others who have of- 
fended vou,as you would havi- forgive- 
ness of your offences at God's hancL 
And to this true repentance and change 
of mind you must add a lively and 
steadfast faith, and dependence upoT 
the merits of the death of Christ, with 
an entire resignation of ?/c>ursc// to tha 
will of God. Except you repent, and be- 
lieve, we can give you no hope of sal- 
vation. But if you do sincerely repent 
and believe, God hath declared, though 
your sins be as red as scarlet, they 
shall be made white as snow ; though 
your wicketlnesses have gone over 
your head, yet shall they not be your 
destruction. 

We exhort you therefore in the Name 
of God, and of his dear Son Jesus 
Christ our Saviour, and as you fender 
your own salvation, to take good heed 
of these things in time, while the day of 
salvation lasteth; for the night cometh, 
when no man can work. While you 
have the lisrht. believe in the liL'ht, and 
w^alk as children of the light, that you 
be not cast into outer darkness ; that 
you may not knock, when the door 
shall be shut ; and cry for mercy, when 
it is the time of justice. Now, you are 
the object of God's mercy, if by re- 
pentance and true faith you turn urdo 
him ; but if you nesrlect these things, 
you will be the object cf his justice 
and ven<.'eancf Now, you may claim 
Jhe merits of Christ ; but if you die U 



VISITATION OF PRISONERS. 



fOur etn*, his safTerings will tend to 
your iireater con:ie!tin;iiion. O belov- 
ed, consider in this your day, how 
fearful a Ihine it w'U be to fall into 
the hanns ot the livmjrGod, when you 
can neither fly to his mei-cj to protect 
you, nor to the merits of Christ to 
cover you in that terrible day. 

^ Here the Minister shall examine him 
eonczrnivg his faith, and rehearse the 
Articles of the' Creed, Dost thou be- 
lieve in God, ^c. And tjie prisoner 
shall answer. 

All this I steadfastly believe. 

^ Then shall the Minister examine 
whether he repent hint truly of his sins, 
and be in charity with all the world, 
and further admonish him particular- 
ly concerning the crimes wherewith 
he is charged; and exhort him, if he 
have any scruples, that he would de- 
clare the same, and prepare himself 
for the Holy Communion, against the 
time that it may be proper to adminis- 
ter it to him. 

^ Then,all kneeling, the Minister shall 
say a3 follows, from the 5lst Psalm. 

HAVE mercy upon me, O God, after 
thy great goodness; according to 
«.he multitude of thy mercies do away 
mine offences. 

Wash me thoroughly from my wick- 
edness, and cleanse me from my sin. 

For I acknowledge my faults, and 
my sin is ever before me. 

Against thee only have I sinned, and 
done this evil in thy sight ; that thou 
miglitest be justified in thy saying, 
and clear when thou art judged. 

Behold, I was shapen in wickedness, 
and in sin hath my mother conceived 
cie. 

But lo, thou requirest truth in the 
mward parts, and shalt make me to 
understand wisdom secretly. 

Thou shalt purge me with hyssop, 
end I shall be clean ; thou shalt wash 
aie. and I shall be whiter than snow. 

Thou shalt make me hear of joy 
and gladness, that the bones which 
Ihou hast broken may rejoice. 

Turn thy face from my sins, and put 
out all my misdeeds. 

M.ike me a clean heart. O God, and 
renew a right spirit within me. 

Cast nie not away from thy presence, 
and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. 

O liive me the comfort of thy help 
again, and stablish me with thy free 
Spirit. 

Then shall I teach thy ways unto the 

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wicked, and sinners shall beronvert* 
ed unto thee. 

Deliver me from blood-giiiltines-*. O 
God, thou that art the God of my 
health ; and my tongue shall sing of 
thy righteousness. 

Thou shalt open my lips, O Lord» 
and my mouth shall show thy praise. 

For thou desirest no sacrifice, else 
would I give it thee ; but thou deligtt- 
est not in burnt-olferines. 

The sacrifice of God is a trouh-:d 
spirit : a broken and contrite heart; C 
God, shalt thou not despise. 

^ Then the Minister shall say. 

Let us pray. 

OLORD, we beseech thee merci- 
fully hear our prayers, and spara 
all those who confess their sins unto 
thee ; that they, whose consciences by 
sin are accused, by thy merciful par- 
don may be absolved ; through Christ 
our Lord. Amen. 

OGOD, whose mercy is everlast- 
ing, and power infinite ; Look 
down with pity and compassion upon 
the sufferings of this thy servant ; and 
whether thou visitest for trial of his 
patience, or punishment of his offences, 
enable him by thy grace cheerfully to 
submit himself to thy holy will and 
pleasure. Go not far from those, O 
Lord, whom thou hast laid in a place 
of darkness, and in the deep; and for- 
asmuch as thou hast not cut him oS 
suddenly, but chastenest him as a fa- 
ther, grant that he, duly considering thy 
great mercies, may be unfeigned'y 
thankful, and turn unto thee with true 
repentance and sincerity of heart, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen,. 

Prayers for Persons under sentence 
of death. 

^ When a Criminal is under sentenoi 
of death, the Minister shall proceed^ 
immediately after the Collect, O GoJ, 
who sparest, 4*c., to exhort him aftt.r 
this f 01 m^ or other like 

DEARLY beloved, it hath pleased 
Almighty God, in his justice, t') 
bring you under the sentence and con- 
demnation of the law. You are shonly 
to suffer death in such a manner, thai 
others, warned by your example, may 
be the more afraid to offend ; and we 
pray God, that you may make such 
use of your punishments in this world, 
that your soul may be saved in tha 
world to come. 
Wherefore wr come to you in tha 
14 



VISITATION OF PRISONERS. 



bowels of compassion # and, being de- 
eirous that you should avoid presump- 
tion on the one hand, and despair on the 
ether, shall plainly lay before you the 
Vv'retchedness of your condition, and 
declare how far you ouffht to depend 
on the mercies of God, and the merits 
of our Saviour. Consider then serious- 
ly with yourself, in all appearance the 
lime of your dissolution drawethnear; 
your sins have laid fast hold upon you; 
youare soon to be removed from arnong ' 
men by a violent death ; and you shall 
fade away suddenly like the grass, 
which in the morning is green and 
^roweth up, but in the evening is cut 
down, dried up, and withered. After 
you have thus finished the course of a 
Binful and miserable life, you shall ap- 
pear befiore the Judge of all flesh; who, 
as he pronounces blessings on the 
righteous, shall likewise say with a 
terrible voice of most just judgment, 
to the wicked, Go, ye accursed, into 
the fire everlasting, prepared for the 
devil and his angels. 

Your sins have brought you too near 
this dreadful sentence : it is therefore 
your part and duty, my brother, humbly 
to confess and bewail your great and 
manifold offences, and to repent you 
truly of your sins, as you tender the 
etemal salvation of your soul. 

Be not deceived with a vain and pre- 
Bumptuousexpectation of God's favour, 
nor say within yourself. Peace, peace, 
where there is no peace ; for there is 
no peace, saith my God, to the wicked. 
God is not mocked ; he is of purer eyes 
than to behold iniquity ; and without 
holiness no man shall see the Lord. On 
the other hand, despair not of God's 
mercy, though trouble is on every side; 
for God shutteth not up his mercies for 
ever in displeasure : but if we confess 
OUl sinSyhe isfaithful and just to forgive 
us our sins, and to cleanse us from all 
unrighteousness. Do not either way 
abuse the goodness of God, who calleth 
us mercifully to amendment, and of his 
endless pity promisetb forgiveness of 
that which is past, if with a perfect 
and true heart we return unto him. 

Since therefore you are soon to pass 
into an endless and unchangeable 
Btate, and your future happiness or 
misery depends upon the few moments 
which are left you, I require you strict- 
ly to examine yourself, and your estate 
both towards God and towards man ; 
and let no vv'orldly consideration hin- 
der you from making a true and full 
confession of your sins, and giving all 
ttie satisfaction which is in yc»ur pow- 



er to every one whom you have wrong- 
ed or injured; that you may find mercj 
at your heavenly Father's hand, fo? 
Christ's sake, and not be condemned 
in the dreadful day of judgment. 

LastIy,beloved, submityourself with 
Christian resignation to the just judg- 
ment of God, which your own Crimea 
have brought upon you, and be in cha- 
rity with all men; being ready sincerely 
to forgiveallsuchas have olfended you, 
not excepting those who have prose- 
cuted you even unto death: and, though 
this may seem a hard sayi.ig, yet know 
assuredly that without it your charity 
is not yet perfect. And fail not earnest 
ly to endeavour and pray for this bless- 
ed temper and composure of mind. Sc 
may you cast yourself with an entire 
dependence upon the mercies of God, 
through the merits of our Saviour an4 
Redeemer Jesus Christ. 

^ Here the Minister shall examine him 
concerning- his faith, and rehearse 
the Articles of the Creed, Dost thou 
believe in God, 8^c. And the Crimi- 
nal shall answer. 
All this I steadfastly believe. 

^ Then shall the Minister examine 
whether he repent him truly of his 
sins, exhorting him to a particular 
confession of the sin for which he is 
condemned ; and upon confession, he 
shall instruct him what satisfaction 
ought to he made to those whom he 
has offended thereby ; and if he know- 
eth any combinations in wicked- 
ness, or any evil practices designed 
against others, let him be admonish- 
ed to the utmost of his power to dis- 
cover and prevent them. 
After his confession, the Priest 
shall declarp to him the pardoning 
mercy cf God,in the Form which is 
used in the Communion Service. 

^ After which shall be said the Collect 
following. 

OHOLY Jesus, who, of thine infi- 
nite goodness, didst accept thecon- 
version of a sinner on the cro?s; Open 
thine eye of mercy upon this thy ser- 
vant, who desireth pardon and forgive- 
ness, though in his latest hour Aeturn- 
eth unto thee. Renew in him whatso- 
everhath been decayedby the fraud and 
malice of the devil, or by Aisown carnal 
will and frailness. Consider Aw contri- 
tion; accept his repentance; and foras- 
much, as he putteth Ais full trust only 
in thy mercy, impute not unto him Ma 
former sins, but strengthen Aim witSi 
thy blessed Spirit : and when thou dkH 



VISITATr.ON OF PRISOrfEKS 



pleased \o lake him hence, take him 
orito thy favour. This we beg through 
thy merits, O Lord, our Saviour and 
our Redeemer. Amen. 

Then shall the Minister say^ 

O FATHER of mercies, and God of 
all comfort ; We fly unto thee for 
succour in behalf of this thy servant, 
who is now under the sentence of con- 
demnation. The dsLyofhis calamity is 
at hand, and he is accountwd as one of 
those who go down into the pit. Bless- 
ed Lord, remember thy mercies ; look 
upon his infirmities ; hear the voice of 
his complaint; give An/t, we beseech 
thee, patience in this his time of adver- 
sity, and support under the terrors 
which encompass him ; set before his 
eyes the things he hath done in the 
body, which have justly provoked thee 
to anger; and forasmuch as//iscontinu- 
ance appeareth to be short amongst us, 
quicken hiin so much the more by thy 
grace and Holy Spirit; that he, being 
converted and reconciled unto thee,be- 
fore thy judgments have cut him oft 
from the earth, may at the hour of his 
death depart in peace, and be received 
into thine everlas'tingkingdom;through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

TI Adding this. 

SAVIOUR of the world, who by 
thy Cross and precious Biood hast 
redeemed us; Save us, and help us, we 
humbly beseech thee, O Lord. 

"ET Then the Minister^ standings shall 
say. 

JN the midst of life we are in death : 
of whom may we seek for succour, 
but of thee, O Lord, who for our sins 
art justly displeased ? 

Yet, O Lord God most holy, O Lord 
most mighty, O holy and most merciful 
Saviour, deliver us not into the bitter 
pains of eternal death. 

Thou knowest. Lord, the secrets of 
our hearts ; shut not thy merciful ears 
to our prayer ; but spare us. Lord most 
holy, O God most mighty, O holy and 
merciful Saviour, thou most worthy 
Judge eternal, suffer us not, at our last 
hour, for any pains of death, to fall 
flrom thee. 

*[y Then the Minister shall say^ 

TH E Almighty God, who is a most 
strong tower to all those who put 
their trust in him, to whom all things 
m heaven , in earth, and under the 
earth, do bow and obey, Be now and 



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evermore thy defence ; and make thee 
know and feel, that there is none othei 
Name under heaven given to man, in 
whom, and through whom, thou mayest 
receive salvation, but only the Name 
of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 
And after that shall say, 

UNTO God's gracious mercy and 
protection we commit thee. The 
Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The 
Lord make his face to shine upon thee, 
and be gracious unto thee. The Lor(| 
lift up his countenance upon thee, and 
give thee peace, both now and ever- 
more. Amen. 

At the time of Execution, besides all, 
or such parts of the foregoing Office 
as the Minister shall judge proper, 
shall be said the Commendatory 
Prayer for a person at the point of 
departure, as it is in tTie Visitation 
of the Sick, 

The Collect for the C ommunion Ser- 
vice. 

OGOD, who declarestthy almighty 
power chiefly in showing mercy 
and pity; We beseech thee to have 
mercy upon this thy servant, who for 
Ais transgressions is appointed to die. 
Grant that he may take thy judgments 
patiently, and repent him truly of his 
sins ; that he recovering thy favour, 
the fearful reward of his actions may 
end with this life; and whensoever 
soul shall depart from the body it may 
be without spot presented unto thee ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Epistle. H.eb. xii. IL 

NO chastening for the present seem- 
eth to be joyous, but grievous ; 
nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the 
peaceable fruit of righteousness, unto 
them which are exercised thereby. 
The Gospel. St. John v. 24. 

VERILY, verily, I say unto you. He 
that heareth my word, and heliev- 
eth on Him that sent me, hath ever- 
lasting life, and shall not come into 
condemnation ; but Ib passed fVom 
death unto life^ 

A Prayer for imprhoned Debtors. 

MOST gracious God, look down m 
pity and compassion upon these 
thine afflicted servants, who are fallen 
under the misery of a close restraint. 
Give them always a deep sense of their 
sins, and of thy fatherly love and cor- 
rection ; and the more their confii e- 
ment presseih hard upon them, the 
more let the comforts of thy grac*) and 



GRAYER AND THANKSGIViNG. 



iTfercy ibound towards them. Give to 
khf.ir c/editoTs tenderness and coinpas- 
gior., and to them a meek and forgiving 
gpiril towards all those who have con- 
Mned them, and a full purpose to repair 
all the injuries and losses which others 
have sustained hy them. Raise them up 



friends to pity and relieve them ; give 
j them the continued comfort of thy 
countenance here; and so sanctify iheir 
alTlictions. that they may work for them 
an eternal weight of glory; through the 
merits and mediation of Jesus Chrisf 
thy Son our Lord. Amen. 



A FOHX OF 

' PRAYER A^^D THANKSGIYING 

TO ALMIGHTY GOD, 

the frwts of the earth, and all the other blessings of his merciful ProvideneC'i 
to be used yearly on the first Thursday in November, or on such other day 
as shall be appointed by the Civil Authority. 

^ The service shall be as usual, except where it is hereby otherwise appointed. 



% Among the Sentences at the begin- 
"KiKg of Morning Prayer shall be the 
following. 

HONOUR the Lord with thy 
ssubstance, and with the first- 
fi'uits cf all thine increase ; so shall 
t.h}' barns be hiled with plenty, and 
thy presses shall burst out with 
new wine. Prov. iii. 9, 10. 

The Lord by wisdom hath found- 
ed the earth; hy understanding- 
hath he eistabiished the heavens : 
by his knowledge the depths are 
oroken up, and the clouds drop 
down the dew. Prov. iii. 19, '2o. 

The eternal God is thy refuge, 
and underneath are the ev'erlasting 
arms. Beitt, xxxiii. -27. 

Israel then shall dwell in safety 
alone; the fountain of Jacob shall 
be upon the laud of corn and of 
wine, also his heaven shall drop 
down dew. Dent, xxxiii. 2S. 

Happy art thou, Israel; who 
is like unto thee, O people saved 
by the Lord, the shield of thy help, 
and who is the sword of thy excel- 
lency ! Dent, xxxiii. 29. 
% Instead of, O come, let us sing, S^c, 
the following shall be said or sung. 

1>RAISE ye the Lord: for it is 
good to sing praises unto our 
vk>d ; for it is pleasant, and praise 
is comely. 

The Lord doth build up Jerusa- 
lem : he gathereth togeliier the 
outcasts of Israel. 

He healeth those that are broken 
In heart, and bindeth up their 



He covereth the heaven with 
clouds, and prepareth rain for the 
earth ; he maketh the grass to grow 
upon the mountains. 

He giveth to the beast his food, 
and to the voung ravens which cry. 

Praise the Lord, () Jerusalem* 
praise thy God, vSion. 

P'or he hath strengthened the 
bars of thy gates ; he hath blevssed 
thy children within thee. 

He maketh peace in thy borders, 
and tiUeth thee with the finest of 
the wheat. 

T[ Then shall be said or surtg one of the 
Selections, or some other portion of 
the Psalms, at the dit^crtiion of tht^ 
jMinister. 

The First Lesson shall be Vent vii'., 
and theSccondLesson shall be IThess. 
v. 12 to 24. 
TJ After the General Thanksgiving, 
shall be said this which followetk. 

MOST gracious God, by whose 
knowledge the depths are 
brolcen up, and the clouds drop 
down the dew; We yield thee un- 
feigned thanks and praise, as for all 
thy mercies, so especially ibr the 
returns of seed-time and harvest, 
and for crowning the year with thy 
goodness, in the increase of the 
ground, and the gathering in of the 
fruits thereof. And, we beseech 
thee, give us a just sense of this 
great mercy; such as may appear 
in our lives, by an hum.bie, holy, 
and obedient walking beibre thee 
all our days; through Jesus Christ 
I our Lord, to wliom, wiib thee and 



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FAMILY 

the Hofy Ghost, be all glory aiid 
honour, world without end. Amen, 

^ The Collect to he used instead of 
that for the day. 

OMOST merciful Father, who 
hast blessed the labours of the 
husbandman in the returns of the 
fruits of tlie earth ; We give thee 
hiiriil'lc and hearty thanks for this 
thy bounty ; beseeching thee to con- 
tinue tliy loving:-kin(^ness te us; 
ttiat our land may still yield her 
increase, to thy glory and our 
cointort; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord. Amen, 

The Epistle, St. James i. 16. 

DO not err. my beloved brethren. 
Every good gift and every per- 
fect gift is from above ; and cometh 
down from the Father of Lights, 
with whom is no variableness, 
neither shadow of turning. Of 
his own will begat he us with tlie ' 
word of truth, that we should be a 
kind of first-fruits of his creatures. 
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, 
let every man be swift to hear, 
Blow to speak, slow to wrath : for 
the wrath of man worketh not the 
righteousness of God. Wherefore 
K^y apart all filthiness and super- 
fluity of naughtiness, and receive 
with meekness the int2,rafted word, 
which is able to save your souls. 
Be ye doers of the word, and not 
hearers only, deceiving your own 
selves. For if any be a hearer of 
the word and not a doer, he is like 
unto a man beholding his natural 



face in a ^Jass; for he behoJdetb 
himself, and goeth his way, and 
straightway forgetteth what man- 
ner of man he^was. But whoso 
looketh into the perfect law of 
liberty, and continueth therein, he 
being not a forgetful hearer, but a 
doer of the work, this man shall be 
blessed in his deed. If any man 
among you seem to be religious, 
and bridleth not his tongue, but de 
ceiveth his own heart, this man s 
religion is vain. Pure religion and 
undefiied before God and the Fa- 
ther is this. To visit tiie fiitheriesa 
and widows in their affliction, and 
to keep himself unspotted from the 
world. 

The Gospel. St. Matt. v. 43. 

YE have heard that it hath been 
said, Tliou shalt love thy neigh- 
bour, and hate tliine enemy. But 
I say unto you. Love your enemies, 
bless them that curse you, do good 
to them that hate you, and pray for 
them which despitefuUy use yo\i 
and persecute you ; that ye may be 
the children of your Father which 
is in heaven: tor he maketh his 
sun to rise on the evil and on the 
good, and sendeth rain on the just 
and on the unjust. For if ye love 
them which love you, what reward 
have yel do not even the publicans 
the same? Or if ye salute your 
brethren only, what do ye more 
than others'? do not even the publi- 
cans sol Be ye therefore perfect, 
even as your Father which is in 
heaven is perfect. 



FOBMB OF 

PRAYER TO B E USED IN FAMILIES. 

MORNING PRAYER. 

II 7^ c Master or Mistress having called tosrether as many of the Faniily at 
can conveniently he presmt, let one of them, or any other whom they sh-xU 
think proper, say as follows, all kneelinp 

OUR Father, who art in heaven. Hallowed be thy . Name. Thy 
Idngdom come. Thy will be done on earth, As it is in heaven. 
Give us this day our .daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, A» 
we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into 
temptation ; But deliver us from evil : For thine is the kingdom, aiMi 
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 
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FAMILY PRAYER. 

^cknoTcled^ment of \ LMIGHTY and everlasting God, in wh^m 
God's mercjj and pre- Ix we live and move and have our being ; W *, 
scrvation especially tj^y ^^gedy creatures, render thee our humble 
through the night past, pj-aises, for thy preservation of us from the begin 
ning of our lives to this day, and especially foi 
having delivered us from the dangers of the past 
♦ When disturbances '^^^h^' To thy watchful providence v^^e owe it * 
»/ any kind befall a ^^^'^^ disturbance hath come nigh us or our 
family, instead of tJiis, dweUing; but that we are brought in safety to the 
$ny, that notwith- beginning of this day.) For these thy mercies, wc 
Btanding our dangers, bless and magnify thy glorious Name; humbly 
we are brought in beseeching thee to accept this our morning sacri- 
safetj' to the begin- fice of praise and thanksgiving; for his sake who 
fling of this day. lay down in the grave, and rose again for us, thy 
Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 
Dedication of soul A ND, since it is of thy mercy, gracious Father, 
and body to Qod'sser-^^ that another day is added to our lives; We 
rice, with a resolution here dedicate both our souls and our bodies to thee 
to be growing daily in and thy service, in a sober, righteous, and godly 
goodness, life ; {^i which resolution, do thou, merciful God, 

confirm and strengthen us ; that, as we grow in age, 
we may grow in grace, and in the knowledge of 
our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 
Prayer for grace to T) U T, God, who knowest the weakness and 
tnable us to perform X) corruption of our nature, and the manifold 
that resolution. temptations which we daily meet with ; We humbly 

beseech thee to have compassion on our infir- 
mities, and to give us the constant assistance of thy Holy Spirit; that 
we may be effectuallj^ restrained from sin, and excited to our duty. 
Imprint upon our hearts such a dread of thy judgments, and such a 
grateful sense of thy goodness to us, as may make us both afraid and 
ashamed to offend thee. And, above all, keep in our minds a lively 
remembrance of that great day, in which we must give a strict account 
of our thoughts, words, and actions; and according to the works 
done in the body, be eternally rewarded or punished, by him whoiji 
thou hast^appointed the Judge of quick and dead, thy Son Jesus Christ 
our Lord.^ Amen. 

For grace to guide T N particular, we implore thy grace and proteo 
and keep us the follow- ^ tion for the ensuing day. Keep us temperate in 
ing day, and for God's om meats and drinks, and diligent in our several 
blessing on the busi- callings. Grant us patience under any afflictions 
ness of the same. thou shalt see fit to lay on us, and minds always 
contented with our present condition. Give us 
On Sunday morn- grace to be just and upright in all our dealings ; 
ing, instead of t/tis, quict and peaceable; full of compassion; and 
8a]f, and let thy Holy ready to do good to all men, according to our abili- 
Spiritaccoinpanyiisto ties and opportunities. Direct us in all our ways,* 
the place of thy public (and prosper the works of our hands in the busi- 
worship, making us i^ess of our several stations.) Defend us from 
aerious and attentive, all dangers and adversities; and be graciously 
and raising our minds i^j^se^-^o take us. and all things belonging to us, 
^iT i'vi/^^.r "'' under thy fatherlv care and protection. These 
si^^erlt^on of the next' ^^i^'^' whatever else thou shalt see necessary 
that we may fervently ^'^^ convenient to us, we humbly beg, through 
'.oin in the prayers and the merits and mediation of thy Son Jesus Christ 
praises of thy Church, our Lord and Saviour. Am'en. 
and listen to our duty HPHE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the 
rvifh honest hearts, n love of God, and the fellowship of the Hoiy 
02fi«r to pfactise it. Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen. 



FAMILY PRAIER. 
EVENING PRAYER. 

Tie Family being together, a little before bed time, let the Master or Mietrese^ 
or any other whom they shall think proper, say as follows, all kneeling. 

OU R Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth. As it is in heaven 
Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us' our trespasses, Aa 
we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into tempta- 
tion; But deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the 
power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. 

MOST merciful God, who art of purer eyes than 
to behold iniquity, and hast promised forgive- Confession of siris^ 
ness to all those who confess and forsake their sins ; i^ith aprayer for c(m- 
We come before thee in an humble sense of our trition and pardon, 
own unworthiness, acknowledging our manifold 
transgressions of thy righteous laws.* But, * /^ere let him who 
gracious Father, who desirest not the death of a ^^^"^^ '^P-'^f « 
sinner, look upon us, we beseech thee, in mercy, va-y-se, that et^y one 
and forgive us all our transgressions. Make us s^^^S ^"{^J 
deeply sensible of the great evil of them ; and work ^j^^^ ^ ^ ^ 
in us an hearty contrition ; that we may obtain ^* 
forgiveness at thy hands, who art ever ready to re- 
ceive humble and penitent sinners ; for the sake of 
thy Son Jesus Christ, our only Saviour and Re- 
deemer. Amen. 

AN D lest, through our own frailty, or the temp- Prayer for grace to 
tations which encompass us, we be drawn reform and grow bet- 
again into sin, vouchsafe us, we beseech thee, the ter. 
direction and assistance of thy Holy Spirit. Re- 
form whatever is amiss in the temper and disposition of our souls ; that 
no unclean thoughts, unlawful designs, or inordinate desires, may rest 
there. Purge our hearts from envy, hatred, and malice : that we may 
never suffer the sun to go down upon our wrath ; but may always go 
to our rest in peace, charity, and good-will,, with a conscience void of 
offence towards thee, and towards men : Tliat so we may be preserved 
pure and blameless, unto the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus 
Christ. Amen. 

AN D accept, Lord, our intercessions for all rriu t * 
mankind. Let the hght of thy Gospel shine Intercession. 
upon all nations ; and may as many as have received it, live as be- 
comes it. Be gracious unto thy Church ; and grant that every mem- 
ber of the same, in his vocation and ministry, may serve thee fait) - 
fully. Bless ail in authority over us; and so rule their hearts a7>d 
strengthen their hands, that they may punish wickedness and vije, 
and maintain thy true religion and virtue. Send down thy blessi? gs, 
temporal and spiritual, upon all our relations, friends, and nfidi- 
bours. Reward all who have done us good, and pardon all those who 
have done or wish us evil, and give" them repentance and better 
minds. Be merciful to all who are in any trouble; and do thou, the 
God of pity, administer to them according "to their several necessities; 
for his sake who went about doing good, thy Son our Savioiur Jesus 
Clirist. Amen. 

n^O our prayers, Lord, we ioin our unfeiE^n- j 
1 ed thanks for all thy mercies; for our neiug, Tkanksgivivg, 
our reason, and all other endowments and facultii's of soul and body ; 
for our health frie»^ds, food, and raiment, and all the other comforta, 
and convepienceE of lif(6> 4bovc all, we adore thy mercy in sending 
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thy mly Son into the world, to redeem us from sin and eternal deafh, 
and in givinu; us the knou'Iedice and sense of our duty towards V\>->d^ 
Vve bless thee for thy patience .with us, notwithstanding our r'.oj-y 
and ^reat provocations; for all the dirertions, assistance^;, and coi:i- 
forts of thy Hofy Spirit; for thy continual care and watchful provi- 
dence over us througii the whole course of our lives; and particularly 
for the mercies and benetlts of the past day: be.seechin;^- thee to col- 
tiuue these thy blessiui^s to us; a.nd to give us grace to show our 
thankfulness in a sincere obedience to his laws, tiiroui;h whose merus 
and iiitercession we received them all, thv Son our Saviour jesus Christ. 
Amen. 

Prayer for God's TN particular, we beseech thee to continue thy 
protection through the X gracious protection to us this nigl.t. F^efend us 
night following. fj-Q^^j-j (iangers and mischieis, and from the ti?ar 
of them; that we may enjoy such refreshing sleep as m.ny lit us for 
the duties of the following day. Make us ever mindful of the time 
when we shall lie down in the dust; and grant us grace always to 
hve in such a state, that we may never be afraid to die: so that, \\\h\x, 
and dying, we may be thine, through the inerits and satisfaction of 
thy Son Christ Jesus, in whose Name we otier up these our imperlect 
prayers. Amen, 

THE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the 
fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us ail evermore. Amen. 
^ Ov- Sundays and on other days, tchen it may be convenient, it will be proper 
to begin with a Chapter^ or part of a Chaptery from the J^eio Testonenl. 



SELECTIOTS'S OF PSALMS, 

TO BE USED INSTEAD OF THE PSALMS FOR THE DAY, AT 
THE DISCRETION OF THE MINISTER. 



Psaim xix. Cali enarrant. 

TH E heavens declare the glory 
of God; and the firmament 
ghoweth his handy-work. 

One day telleth another; and 
one night certifieth another. 

There is neither speech nor lan- 
guage ; but their voices are heard 
among them. 

Their sound is gone out into all 
lands; and their words into the 
ends of the world. 

In them hath he set a tabernacle 
for the sun ; which com(-th forth 
as a bridegroom out of his cham- 
ber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run 
his course. 

It goeth forth from the uttermost 
part of the heaveri. nnd runneth 
about unto the end of it a^rain ; and 
there is nothing hid from tl^e heat 
Siiereof. 

The 'aw of the Lord is an un 



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defiled law, converting the soul, 
the testimony of the Lord is sure, 
and giveth wisdom unto the sim- 
ple. 

The statutes of the Lord are 
riffht, and rejoice the heart; the 
commandm.ent of the Lort? is pure, 
and givetii hght unto the e3^es. 

The fear of the Lord is clean, 
and endureth for ever; the judg- 
m.ents of the Lort> are true, and 
righteous altogether. 

More to he desired are tliey than 
gold, yea., than much fine gold; 
sweeter aiso than honej', and the 
honey-comb. 

Moreover, by them is thy servant 
tau.ht; and in keeping* of them 
there is great reward. 

Who can tell how oft he offend- 
eth? O cleanse thou me from my 
secret faults. 

Keep thy servant also fron? pre* 
snr-iptuous sins, lest they get Vii» 
dominion over me- 



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my 



Lei the woras of my mouili. aiicl I He i^howed his waypunto Moi^es^ 
medaation of mv heart, be al- his vvori^'s uiuo the children of 
i LsraeL 

! rhe Lord is full of compassion 
and mercy, lon:f suiiering, and of 
great goodne.-^s. ' 

tie will not alway be chiding; 
I neither keepeth he his anger foj- 
' ever. 

He hath not dealt with us al'te 
our sins ; nor rewarded us accord 
ing to our w'ckednesscs. 

For look how hiii:h the heaven is 
in comparison of the earth ; so 
great is his mercy also toward them 
that fear him! 

Look how wide also the east is 
from the we?t; so far hath he set 
our sijis fro;n us. 

Yea. like as a father pitieth his 
own children : even so is tne Lord 
merciful unto them that fear him. 

For he knowetii whereof we are 
made; he remembereth that we 
are but dust. 

The days of man are but as grass-, 
for he floLirisheth ai5 a ilower of ths 
field. 

For as soon as the wind eo'^th 
over it, it is srone ; and the place 
thereof shail know it no more. 

But the merciful goodness of the 
Lord endureth for ev-r and ever 
upon them that fear him; and his 
righteousness upon children's cin i- 
dren; 

Even upon such as keep his 
covenant, and think upon his 
commandments to do them. 

The Lord hath prepared his seat 
in heaven, and his kingdom ruleth 
over all. 

praise the Lord, ye angels of 
his, ye tjmt excel in stren2-th ; ye 



acceptable in thy sight, 
Lord, my strength and 
ccd'-emer. 

Psalm xxiv. Domini est terra. 

TH E earth is the Lord's, and all 
that therein is: the compass 
of ti e world, and they that dwell 
tvr-in. 

Vc ' he hath founded it upon the 
eeas. and prepared it upon the 
floods. 

Wr.o shall ascend into the hill of 
the L ord'! or who shall rise up in 
his holy place ] 

Even he that hath c^ean hands, 
gild a pure lieart; an ' tha^ hatii not 
lif' lip his mind unlo vanity, nor 
sworn to deceive his neighbour. 

He shall receive the blessing 
from the Lord, and ri^-hte v sness 
fro::i the God of his salvation. 

Tlris IS the ueneration of them 
that seelc him; even of them tnat 
seek thy face, 6 Jacob. 

Lift up your heads. ye 2:ale>; 
and ht ye lift up, ye everiast-nix 
d ^iors ; md the King of glory shall 
or ne. h^. 

Wrio is the Iiin^ of ^lory'] It is 
the Lo:.D stro'i;: and mi.:hty, even 
thr^ Loi D miihty in battle. 

Lift v.p your }ieads, ye urates ; 
end be ye lift up, ye everlasting 
d' )ors; und the King of glory shall 
come in. 

Who is the King of glory 7 Even 
the LoRi» of hosts, he is the King 
of triory. 

Paalm r.iii. Bsriedic, anima vua. 

PRA.ISE the Lord, my soul; 
and all that is within me, praise 
his holy Name. 

prais'e the Lord, my soul, and 
for.-.et not all his benefits : 

"Who for:riveth all thy sin, and 
henietlA all tliine infirmities ; 

^"ho saveth thy life from destruc- 
tio:i. and crowneth thee with mer- 
cy and lovinsc-kindness ; 

Who satisfieth thy m^uth with 
{rood thin?s, making thee young 
eo ' histy as an eM.rle. 

i'h? Lord e\'ecut':>th ri-.^hr^'ons- 
:iT!d iud'-Tjnentfor a!l then] 'hat 
are oppressed with wrori^'. 



that fulfil his commandment. aiJil 
hearken unto the v'oice ofhiswor<4 
O praise the Lord, all ye hifl 
hosts ; ye servants of his that do 
hi.s pleasure. 

O speak good of the Lord, all 
ye works of his, in all place? of his 
dominion : praise thou the Lord, 
my soul. 

^'cUctictTt ^•efon&. 

From Psahn cxxxix. D amine, vrnhastl 

OLORD, thou hast searched me 
out, and known me. Thou 



SEL. 2. 



SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. 



Bnowestmy down-sitting, and mine ground of my heart; prove me 
up-rising ; thou understandest my and examine my thoughts, 
thoughts long before. | Look well if there be any way of 

Thou art about my path, and wickedness in me ; and lead me in 
about my bed ; and spiest out all ^ the way everlasting, 
my ways. 



For lo, there is not a word in my 
tongue, but thou, Lord, knowest 
it altogether. 

Thou hast fashioned me behind 
and before, and. laid thine hand 
upon me. 

Such knowledge is too wonder- 
*\il and excellent for me ; I cannot 
attain unto it. 

Whither shall I go then from thy 
Spirit 1 or whither shall I go then 
from thy presence 1 

If I climb up into heaven, thou 
art there ; if I go down to hell, 
thou art there also. 

If I take the wings of the morn- 
ing, and remain in the uttermost 
parts of the sea ; 

Even there also shall thy hand 
lead me, and thy right hand shall 
hold me. 

If I say, Peradventure the dark- 
ness shall cover me ; then shall my 
night be turned to day. 

Yea, the darkness is no darkness 
with thee, but the night is as clear 
as the day ; the darkness and light 
to thee are both alike. 

For my reins are thine; thou 
hast covered me in my mother's 
womb. , 

I will give thanks unto thee, for 
I am fearfully and wonderfully 
made: marvellous are thy works, 
and that my soul knoweth right 
well. 

IVIy bones are not hid from thee, 
though I be made secretly, and 
fashioned beneath in the earth. 

Thine eyes did see my substance, 
yet being imperfect; and in thy 
book were all my members writ- 
ten ; 

Which day by day was fashion- 
ed, when as yet there was none of 
them. 

How dear are thy counsels unto 
me. God ; how great is the sum 
of them ! 

If I tell them, they are more in 
number than the sand: when I 
wake up, I am present with thee. 

Try me, God, ard seek the 



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Psalm cxlv. Exaltabo te^ Veu8. 

I WILL magnify thee, God, my 
King ; and I will praise thy 
Name for ever and ever. 

Every day will I give thanks unto 
thee; and praise thy Name tor 
ever and ever. 

Great is the Lord, and mar\'el- 
lous worthy to be praised; there is 
no end of his greatness. 

One generation shall praise thy 
works unto another, and declare 
thy power. 

As for me, I will be talking of 
thy worship, thy glory, thy praise, 
and wondrous works ; 

So that men shall speak of the 
might of thy marvellous acts; and 
I will also tell of thy greatness. 

The memorial of thine abundant 
kindness shall be showed ; and men 
shall sing of thy righteousness. 

The Lord is gracious and merci- 
ful; long-suffering, and of great 
goodness. 

The Lord is loving unto every 
man ; and his mercy is over all his 
works. 

All thy works praise thee, 
Lord ; and thy saints give thanks 
unto thee. 

They show the glory of thy king- 
dom, and talk of thy power ; 

That thy power, thy glory, and 
mightiness of thy kingdom, might 
be known unto men. 

Thy kingdom is an everlasting 
kingdom, and thy dominion en- 
dareth throughout all ages. 

The Lord upholdeth all such as 
fall, and lifteth up all those that are 
do\^m. 

The eyes of all wait upon thee, 
Lord and thou givestthem their 
meat in due season. " 

Thou openest thine hand, and 
fillest all things living with plente- 
ousness. 

The Lord is righteous in all hia 
ways, and holy in all his works. 

The Lord is nigh unto all thera 
that call upon him ; yea, all such 
as call upon him -faitJiiully. 



SELECTIONS OF PSALMS 



Sel. 3. 



He mil fulfil the desire of them 
!hat fear him; he also will hear 
their cry, and will help them. 

The Lord preserveth all them 
that love him; hut scattereth 
abroad all the ungodly. 

My mouth shall speak the praise 
of the Lord : and let all flesh give 
thanks unto his holy Name for ever 
and ever. 

<§cUcti0n ^l)irJ>. 

From P&alm 11. Miserere mei, Deus. 

HAVE mercy upon me, God, 
after thy great goodness ; ac- 
cording to the multitude of thy 
mercies do av/ay mine offences. 

Wash me thoroughly from my 
wickedness, and cleanse me from 
iiy sin. 

For I aclmowledge my faults, 
and my sin is ever before me. 

Against thee only have I sinned, 
and done this evil in thy sight ; that 
thou mightest he justified in thy 
saying, and clear when thou art 
judged. 

Behold, I was shapen in wicked- 
ness, and in sin hath my mother 
c-onceived m.e. 

But lo, thou requirest truth in 
the inward parts, and shalt make 
me to understand wisdom secretly. 

Thou shalt purge me with hys- 
sop, and I shall "be clean ; thou 
shalt wash me, and I shall be whiter 
than snow. 

Thou shalt make me hear of joy 
and gladness, that the bones which 
thou hast broken may rejoice. • 

Turn thy face from my sins, and 
put out all my misdeeds. 

Make me a clean heart, God, 
End renew a right spirit within me. 

Cast me not away from thy pre- 
sence, and take not thy Holy Spirit 
from me. 

O give me the comfort of thy 
help again, and stablish me with 
thy free Spirit. 

Then shall I teach thy ways un- 
to the wicked, and sirmers shall be 
converted unto thee. 

Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, 
God, thou that art the God of my 
health ; and my tongue shaU sing 
of thy righteousness. 

Thou shalt open my lips, Lord, 



and my mouth shall show thy 
praise. 

For thou desirest no sacrifice, 
else would I give it thee ; but thou 
delightest not in burnt-offerings. 

The sacrifice of God is a troubled 
spirit : a broken and contrite heart, 

God, shalt thou not despise. 
From Psalm xlii. Quemadmodum. 

LIKE as the hart desireth the 
water- brooks, so longeth my 
soul after thee, God. 

My soul is athirst for God, yea, 
even for the living God when 
shall I come to appear before the 
presence of God 1 

My tears have been my meat day 
and night, while they daily say 
unto me, Where is now thy God 1 

Now when I think thereupon, I 
pour out my heart by myself ; for 

1 went with the multitude, and 
brought them forth into the house 
of God ; 

In the voice of praise and thanks- 
giving, among such as keep holy, 
day. 

Why art thou so full of heavi- 
ness, O my soul 1 and why arttho^ 
so disquieted within me 1 

Put thy trust in God ; for I wi3 
yet give him thanks for the help of 
his countenance. 

The Lord hath granted his lov- 
ing-kindness in the day-time ; and 
in the night-season did I sing of 
him, and made my prayer unto the 
God of my life. 

I will say unto the God of my 
strength, Why hast thou forgotten 
me 1 why go I thus heavily, while 
the enemy oppresseth me f 

Namely, while they say daily 
unto me. Where is now thy God i 

Why art thou so vexed, my 
soul '? and why art thou so disqui- 
eted within me 1 

put thy trust in God ; for I will 
yet thank him, which is the help 
of my countenance, and my God. 



Psalm xxxvii. JVoZi (Bmulari. 

FRET not thyself because of the 
ungodly ; neither be thou en- 
vious against the evil doers. 

For tney shall soon be cut down 
like the grass, and be withered even 
as the green herb. 
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Sel. 4. 



SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. 



Put thou thy trust in the Lord. 
HvA be doiiiii;" frood ; dwell in the 
land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 

Delight thou 'in the Lord, and he 
siiall i^ive thee thy hearfs desire. 

Commit thy way unto the Lord, 
aru] put thy trust in him, and he 
shiill brini; it to pass. 

He shall make thy righteousness 
as clear as the lislit, and thy just 
deal in? as the noon-day. 

Hold thee still in the Lord, and 
©bide patinitly upon him: but 
grieve not thyself at him whose 
way doth prosper, against the man 
that doeth a iter evil counsels. 

Leave off from wrath, and let iio 
displeasure: fret not thyself, else 
Riialt thou be moved to do evil. 

Wicked doers shall be rooted out ; 
and they that patiently abide the 
Lord, those shall inherit the 
land. 

Yet a little while, and the un- 
gx)dly shall be clean gone: thou 
slmit look after his place, and he 
shall be away. 

But the meek-spirited shall pos- 
sess the earth, and shall be refresh- 
etl in the multitude of peace. 

The ungodly seeketh counsel 
fecainstthe just, and gnasheth upon 
him with his teeth. 

The Lord shall laugh him to 
er orn; for he hath seen tliat his 
liay is coming. 

The ungodly have drawn out the 
6%vord, and have bent their bow, to 
cast down the poor and needy, and 
to slay sucli as are of a right con- 
versation. 

Their sword shall go through 
their own heart, and their bow shall 
be broken. 

A small thing that the righteous 
hath, is better than great riches of 
tlie ungodly. 

For the arms of the ungodly 
shall be broken, and the Loild up- 
holdeth the righteous. 

The Luun knoweth the days of 
the godly; and their inheritance 
shall endure lor ever. 

They slmll not be confounded in 
the perilous time; and in the days 
of dearth they shall have inough. 

As for the ungodly, they shall 

Eerish, and the enemies of the 
OB.L shall consume as the fat of 



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lambs: yea, even as the smoke 
shall they consume away. 

The ungodly borroweth, and pay^ 
eth not again ; but the righteous is 
merciful and liberal. 

Such as are blessed of God. shall 
possess the land ; and they that are 
cursed of him, shall be rooted out 

The Lord ordereth a good man's 
going, and maketh his w&y accepts 
able to himself. 

Though he fall, he shall not 
cast away ; for the Lord upholdelii 
him with his hand. 

I have been young, and now am 
old ; and yet saw I never the riuht- 
eous forsaken, nor his seed begging 
their bread. 

The righteous is ever merciful, 
and lendeth ; and his seed is blessed. 

P"'lee from evil, and do the thing 
that is good; and dwell for evei^ 
more. 

For the Lord loveth the thing 
that is right ; he forsaketii not his 
that be godly, but they are pre- 
served for ever. 

The unrighteous shall be pui> 
ished ; as for the seed of the un- 
godly, it shall be rooted out. 

The righteous shall inl^erit tlie 
land, and dv/ell therein for evei. 

The mouth of the riiihteous is 
exercised in wisdom, and his tongue 
will be talking of judgment. 

The law of his God is in hif? 
heart, and his goings shall not slide. 

The ungodly seeth tlie righteous, 
and seeketh occasion to slay him. 

The LoivD will not leave him in 
ffis hand, nor condemn him when 
he is judged. 

Hope thou in the Lord, and keep 
his way, and he shall promote thee, 
that thou shalt possess tiie land : 
when the ungodly shall perish, 
thou shalt see it. 

I myself have seen the ungodly 
in great power, and tlourishing like 
a 5i,reen bay-tree. 

I went by, and lo, he was gone : 
I sought him, but his place could 
no where be found. 

Keep innocencv, and take heea 
unto the thing that is right; for 
that shall bring a man peace at the 
last. 

• As for the transgressors, they 
shall perish together ; and tne end 



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of the ungodly is, they shall be 
rooted out at the last. 

But the salvation of the righte- 
ous Cometh of the Lord ; who is also 
their strength in the time of trouble. 

And the Lord shall stand by 
them, and save them ; he shall de- 
li ver them from the ungodly, and 
sliall save them, because they put 
tiieir trust in him. 



«§eUcti0n iiftt). 

Psahn i. Beattis vtr, qui non abiit. 

BLESSED is the man that hath 
not walked in the counsel of 
tne ungodly, nor stood in the way 
cf sinners, and hath not sat in the 
seat of the scornful. 

But his delight is in the law of 
the Loud ; and in his law will he 
exercise himself day and night. 
And he shall be like a tree 

Planted bv the water-side, that will 
ring forth his fruit in due season. 
His leaf also shall not wither; 
and look, whatsoever he doeth, it 
shall prosper. 

As for the ungodly, it is not so 
with them; but they are like the 
chatT, u'hich the wind scattereth 
away from the face of the earth. 

Therefore tiie ungodly shall not 
be able to stand in the judgment, 
neither the sinners in the congrega- 
tion of the righteous. 

But the LoTU) Imoweth the way 
of th9 righteous, and the way of 
the ungodly shall perish. 
Psalm XV. Dumme, quis habitabit ?» 

LORD, who shall dwell in thy 
tabernacle'? or who shall rest 
u.pon thy holy hill 1 

Even he that leadeth an uncor- 
rupt life, and doeth the thing which 
is ri^ht, and speaketh the truth 
from his heart. 

He that hath used no deceit in 
his toHiTue, nor done evil to his 
neighbour, and hath not slandered 
Jiis neisrhbour. 

He that setteth not by himself, 
but is lowly in his own eyes, and 
maketh much of them that fear the 
Lord. 

Me that sweareth unto his neigh- 
bour, and disappointeth him not, 
tb»nii:h it were to his own hin- 
<lruace. # 



He that hath not given his money 
upon usury, nor taken rewarcl 
against the innocent. 

Whoso doeth these things, sLail 
never fall. 

Psalm xci. Qui habitat. 

TTTTHOSO dwelleth under the de- 
^ V fence of the Most High, shall 
abide under the shadow of the Al- 
mighty. 

I will say unto the Lord, Thou 
art my hope, and my strong hold ; 
my God, in him will I trust. 

For he shall deliver thee from the 
snare of the hunter, and from the 
noisome pestilence. 

He shall defend thee under his 
wings, and thou shalt be safe un- 
der his feathers; his faithfulness 
and truth shall be thy shield and 
buckler. 

Thou shalt not be afraid for any 
terror by night, nor for the arrow 
that flieth by day ; 

For the pestilence that walketh 
in darkness, nor for the sickness 
that destroyeth in the noon-day. 

A thousand shall fall beside thee, 
and ten thousand at thy right hand ; 
but it shall not come nigh thee. 

Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou 
behold, and see the reward of the 
ungodly. 

For thou. Lord, art my hope; 
thou hast set thine house of defence 
very high. 

There shall no evil happen unto 
thee, neither shall any plague come 
nigh thy dwelling. 

For he shall give his angels 
charge over thee, to keep thee in 
all thy ways. 

They shall bear thee in their 
hands,' that thou hurt not thy foot 
against a stone. 

Thou shalt go upon the lion and 
adder : the young lion and the dra- 
gon shalt thou tread under thy feet 
Because he hath set his love upon 
me, therefore will I deliver him; 
I will set him up, because he liath 
known my Name. 

He shall call upon me, and I will 
hear him; yea. I am with him in 
trouble : I will deliver him, and 
brins: him to honour. 

With lonsr life will I satisiy him^ 
and show him my salvation, 
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.^election *§irt!). 

From Psalm xxxii. Beatiy quorum. 

BLESSED is he whose unright- 
eousness is forgiven, and whose 
sin is covered. 

Blessed is the man unto whom 
the Lord, imputeth no sin, and in 
whose spirit there is no guile. 

I will acknowledge my sin unto 
thee; and mine unrighteousness 
have I not hid. 

I said, I will confess my sins 
unto tlie Lord ; and so thou for- 
gavest the wickedness of my sin. 

For this shall every one that is 
godly make his prayer unto thee, in 
a time when thou mayest be found ; 
but in the great water-floods they 
shall not come nigh him. 

Thou art a places to hide me in ; 
thou shalt preserve me from trou- 
ble ; thou Shalt compass me about 
with songs of deliverance. 

I will inform thee, and teach 
thee in the way wherein thou shalt 
go ; and I will guide thee with mine 
eye. 

Great plagues remain for the un- 
godly ; but whoso putteth his trust 
in the Lorti, mercy embraceth him 
on every side. 

Be glad, ye righteous, and re- 
joice in the Lord ; and be joyful, 
all ye that sue true of heart 

Psahn cxxx. De profundis. 

OU T of the deep have I called 
unto thee, Lord ; Lord, hear 
my voice. 

let thine ears consider well the 
voice of my complaint. 

If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to 
mark wliat is done amiss, Lord, 
who may abide it] 

For there is mercy with thee; 
therefore shalt thou be feared. 

1 look for the Lord ; my soul doth 
wait for him ; in his word is my 
trust. 

My soul fleeth unto the Lord be- 
fore the morning watch; I say, 
before the morning watch. 

Israel, trust in the Lord ; for 
with the Lord there is mercy, and 
with him is plenteous redemption. 

And he shall redeem Israel from 
ail his sins. 



Psalm cxxi. Levavi oeulos mecs. 

I WILL lift up mine eyes unto 
the hills, from whence cometd 
my help. 

My help cometh even from the 
Lord, who hath made heaven and 
earth. 

He will not suffer thy foot to be 
moved; and he that keepeth thee 
will not sleep. 

Behold, he that keepeth Israel 
shall neither slumber nor sleep. 

The Lord himself is thy keeper 
the Lord is thy defence upon thy 
right hand ; 

So that the sun shall not bum 
thee by day, neither the moon by 
night. 

The Lord shall preserve thee 
from all evil ; yea, it is even he that 
shall keep thy soul. 

The Lord shall preserve thy 
going out, and thy coming in, from 
this time forth for evermore. 

«§cUctt0n ^cpentb. 

Psalm xxiii. Dominus rea-it me. 

TH E Lord is my shepherd; 
therefore can I lack nothing. 
He shall feed me in a green pas» 
ture, and lead me forth beside the 
waters of comfort. 

He shall convert my soul, and 
bring me forth in the paths of 
righteousness for his Name's sake. 

"Yea, though I walk through the 
valley of the shadow of death, 1 
will fear no evil ; for thou art with 
me ; thy rod and thy staff comfort 
me. 

Thou shalt prepare a table before 
me against them that trouble me-, 
thou "hast anointed my head with 
oil, and my cup shall be full. 

But thy loving-kindness and 
mercy shall follow me all the da\'S 
of my life ; and I will dwell in ihe 
liouse of the Lord for ever. 

Psalm xxxiv. Benedicam Doming. 

I WILL alway give thanks untc 
the Lord ; his praise shall evei 
be in my mouth. 

My soul shall make her boast in 
the Lord ; the humble shall heaa 
thereof, and be glad. 

O praise the Lord with me. and 
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I sought the Lord, and he heard 
me ; yea, he dehvered me out of all 
my fear. 

They had an eye unto him, and 
were hghtened; and their faces 
were not ashamed. 

Lo, the poor crieth, and the Lord 
heareth him ; yea, and saveth him 
out of all his troubles. 

The angel of the Lord tarrieth 
ound about them that fear him, 
and delivereth them. 

taste, and see, how gracious 
the Lord is: blessed is the man 
that trusteth in him. 

fear the Lord, ye that are his 
saints ; for they that fear him lack 
nothing. 

The lions do lack, and suffer hun- 
ger; but they who seek the Lord 
shall want no manner of thing that 
is good. 

Come ye children, and hearken 
unto me : I will teacL you the fear 
of the Lord. 

What man is he that lusteth to 
live, and would fain see good days 1 

Keep thy tongue from evil, and 
thy lips^ that they speak no guile. 

Eschew evil, and do good ; seek 
peace, and ensue it. 

The eyes of the Lord are over 
the righteous, and his ears are open 
unto their prayers. 

The countenance of the Lord is 
against them that do evil, to root 
out the remembrance of them from 
the earth. 

The righteous cry, and the Lord 
heareth them, and delivereth them 
out of all their troubles. 

The Lord is nigh unto them that 
are of a contrite heart, and will save 
such as be of an humble spirit. 

Great are the troubles of the 
ighteous ; but the Lord delivereth 
jim out of all. 

He keepeth all his bones, so that 
not one of them is broken. 

But misfortune shall slay the un- 
godly ; and they that hate the right- 
eous shall be desolate. 

The Lord delivereth the souls of 
his servants; and all they that put 
their trust m him shall not be des- 
titute. 

Psalm Ixv. Te duet hymnus. 

THOU, God, art praised in 
Sion; and unto thee shall 



the vow be performed in Jerusa- 
lem. 

Thou that hearest the prayer, 
unto thee shall all flesh come. 

My misdeeds prevail against met 
be thou merciful unto our sins. 

Blessed is the man whom thou 
choosest, and receivest unto thee : 
he shall dwell in thy court, and 
shall be satisfied with the pleasures 
of thy house, even of thy holy 
temple. 

Thou shalt show us wonderfui 
things in thy righteousness, God 
of our salvation ; thou that art the 
hope of all the ends of the earth, 
and of them that remain in the 
broad sea. 

Who in his strength setteth fast 
the mountains, and is girded about 
with power. 

Who stilleth the raging of the 
sea, and the noise of his waves,and 
the madness of the people. 

They also that dwell in the ut- 
termost parts of the earth shall be 
afraid at thy tokens, thou that 
makestthe out-goings of the morn- 
ing and evenmg to praise thee. 

Thou visitest the earth, and 
blessest it; thou makest it very 
plenteous. 

The river of God is full of water : 
tho i preparest their corn, for so 
thou providest for the earth. 

Thou waterest her furrows; thou 
sendest rain into the little valleys 
thereof; thou makest it soft with 
the drops of rain, and blessest the 
increase of it. 

Thou crownest the year with 
thy goodness ; and thy clouds drop 
fatness. 

They shall drop upon the dwell- 
ings of the wilderness ; and the lit- 
tle hills sliall rejoice on every side. 

The folds shall be full of sheep ; 
the valleys also shall stand so thick 
with corn, that they shall laugh 
and sing. 



From Psalra Ixxxiv. Quam dilecta I 

OHOW amiable are thy dwell- 
ing, thou Lord of hosts ! 
My soul hath a desire and long- 
ing to enter into the courts of the 



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Lord ; my heart and my flesh re- 
joice in the living God. 

Yea, the sparrow hath found hei 
en house, and the swallow a nest, 
where she may lay her young ; 
even thy altars," Lord of hosts, 
my King and my God. 

Blessed are they that dwell in 
Ciy house; they will be alway 
praising thee. 

Blessed is the man whose 
•trength is in thee; in whose heart 
are thy ways. 

Who going through the vale of 
misery use it for a well ; and the 
pools are filled with water. 

They will go from strength to 
strength ; and unto the God of gods 
appeareth every one of them in 
Sion. 

Lord God of hosts, hear my 
prayer; hearken, O God of Jacob. 

For one day in thy courts is bet- 
ter timn a thousand. 

1 had rather be a door-keeper in 
the house of my God, than to dwell 
in the tents of ungodliness. 

^'or the Lord God is a liiht and 
defence; the Loin) will give grace 
and worship ; and no good thing 
shall he witlihold from^'them that 
live a godly life. 

LoRH God of hosts, blessed is 
the man that putteth his trust in 
thee. 

Psalm Ixxxv. Benedixisf.i,Dornine. 

LORD, thou art become gracious 
unto thy land ; thou hast turned 
away the captivity of Jacob. 

Thou hast forgiven the offence 
of thy people, and covered all their 
sins. 

Thou hast taken away all thy 
displeasure, and turned thyself 
from thy wrathful indignation. 

Turn us then, O God our Sa- 
viour, and let thine anger cease 
from us. 

Wilt thou be displeased at us for 
ever! and wilt thou stretch out 
thy wrath from one generation to 
anotlicr 1 

VVilt thou not turn again, and 
quicken us, that thy people may 
rejoice in thee 1 

Show us thy mercy, Lord, and 
gTant us thy salvation. 

1 will liearken what the Lord 



Gon will say concemm;? me, fm 
he shall speak peace unto his pt^'> 
pie, and to his saints, that they turn 
not again. 

For his salvation is nigh them 
that fear him; that glory may dwell 
in our land. 

Mercy and truth are met toge- 
ther : righteousness and peace have 
kissed each other. 

Truth shall flourish out of the 
earth, and righteousness hath look- 
ed down from heaven. 

Yea. the Lord shall show loving- 
kindness; and our land shall give 
her increase. 

Righteousness shall go before 
him; and he shall direct his going 
in the way. 

Psalm xciii. Dominus regnavrt. 

THE Lord is King, and hath put 
on glorious apparel ; the Lorr 
hnth put on his apparel, and girded 
hiinself with streniith. 

lie hath made the round world 
so sure, that it cannot be moved. 

Ever since the world be ir an hath 
thy seat been prepared: thou art 
from everlasting. 

The floods arc risen, Lord, the 
floods have lift up their voice; the 
floo'.ls lift up their waves. 

The waves of the sea are mighty, 
and rage horribly: but yet the 
LoRr). who dweileth on high, is 
miii;htier. 

Thy testimonies, O Lorr, are 
very sure : holiness becometh thine 
house for ever. 

Psalm xcvii. Dominus regnamt. 

^HE Lord is King, the eartt 
- may be glad thereof; yea, the 
multitude of the isles may be glad 
thereof 

Clouds and darkness are round 
about him : righteousness and judg- 
ment are the habitation of his seat. 

There shall go a fire before him, 
and burn up his enemies on every 
side. 

His lisihtninsrs gave shine unto 
the world : the earth saw it, and 
was afraid. 

The hills melted like wax at the 
presence of the Lord ; at the prsw 
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Sel. 9. 



The heavens have declared his 
lighteousness, and all the people 
have seen his glory. 

Confounded be all they that wor- 
ship carved images, and that de- 
light in vain gods: worship him, 
ail ye gods. 

Sion heard of it, and rejoiced ; 
and the daughters of Judah were 
f lad, because of thy judgments, 
Lord. 

For thou, Lord, art higher than 
all tliat are in the earth : thou art 
exalted far above all gods. 

ye that love the Lord, see that 
ye hate th.e thing which is evil : the 
Lord pressrveth the souls of his 
saints ; he shall deliver them from 
the hand of the un-zodly. 

There is sprung up a'liirht for the 
righteous, and joyful gladness for 
such as are true-hearted. 

Rejoice in the Lord, ye right- 
eous; and give thanks for a remem- 
brance of his holiness. 



«S-clC£ticnt irutti). 
Psalm viii. Domine, Doviinus iioster. 

OLORD, our Governor, how ex- 
cellent is thy Name in all the 
world ; tijou that hast set thy glory 
above the heavens ! 

Out of the month of ver^^ babes 
and sucklings hasl thou ordained 
stren2;th, because of thine enemies, 
that t1iou mightest still the enemy 
and the avenger. 

For I will consider thy heavens, 
even the works of thy finfrers ; the 
moon and the stars which thou hast 
ordained. 

What is man, that thou art mind- 
ful of him 1 and the son of man, 
that thou visitest him T 

Thou madest him lower than the 
ansrels. to crown him with glory 
and worship. 

Thou makest him to have domi- 
nion of the works of thy hands ; 
and thou hast put all things in 
subie(!tion under his feet; 

All sheep and oxen; yea, and 
the beasts of the field ; 

The fowls of the air, and the 
fislies of the sea ; and whatsoever 
wc-nlketh through the paths of tlie 



Lord, our Govemjr, how ex- 
cellent is thy Name in all the 
world ! 

From Psalm xxxiil. Erultate^ jiisti. 

REJOICE in the Lord, O ye 
righteous; for it becometh weU 
the just to be thankful. 
! Praise the Lord with harp ; sing 
I praises unto him with the lute, 
and instrument of ten strings. 

Sing unto the Lord a new song: 
sinn: praises unto him with a gooa 
courage. 

For the word of the Lord is true ; 
and ail his works are faithful. 

He loveth righteousness and 
jud^rment; the earth is full of tha 
goodness of the Lord. 

By the word of the Lord were 
the heavens made ; and all the hosts 
of them by the breath of his mouth. 

He gatbereth the waters of the 
sea together, as it were upon an 
heap ; and iaveth up the deep, as 
in a treasure-house. 

Let all the earth fear the Lord: 
stand in awe of him, all ye that 
dwell in the world. 

Fi^r be ppake, and it was done; 
he com.manded, and it stood fast. 

From Psalm cxlvii. Laudate Dnminum, 

PRAISE the Lord, for it is a 
good thing to sing praises unto 
our God; yea. a joyful and plea- 
sant thing it is to "be thankful. 

The Lord doth build up Jerusa- 
lem, and nather together the out- 
casts of Israel. 

He healeth those that are broken 
in heart, and giveth medicine to 
heal their sickness. 

Ho telieth the number of the 
stars, and calletii them all by their 
names. 

Great is our Lord, and great is 
his power ; yea, and his wisdom is 
infinite. 

The Lord setteth up tlie meek, 
and bringeth the ungodly down to 
the ground. 

sing unto the Lord with 
thanksgiving ; sing praises upon 
the haip unto our God ; 

Who covereth the heaven with 
clouds, and prepare th rain tor the 
earth ; and mai etb the grass io 
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grow upon the mountains, and 
ntih for the use of men ; 

Who giveth fodder unto the cat- 
tle, and feedeth the young ravens 
that call upon him. 

The Lord's delight is in them 
that fear him, and put their trust 
in his mercy. 

Praise the Lord^ Jerusalem ; 
praise thy God, Sion. 

For he hath made fast the bars 
of thy gates, and hath blessed thy 
children within thee. 

He maketh peace in thy borders, 
and filleth thee with the flour of 
wheat. 

He sendeth forth his command- 
ment upon earth, and his word 
runnetli very swiftly. 

He giveth snow like wool, and 
scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes. 

He casteth forth his ice like mor- 
sels : who is able to abide his frost ] 

He sendeth out his word, and 
melteth them : he bloweth with his 
wind, and the waters flow. 

He showeth his word unto Jacob, 
his statutes and ordinances unto 
Israel. 

He hath not dealt so with any 
nation ; neither have the heathen 
knowledge of his laws. 

From Psalm Ivii. Miserere met, Deus. 

SET up thyself, God, above the 
heavens; and thy glory above 
all the earth. 

My heart is fixed, O God, my 
heart is fixed ; I will sing and give 
praise. 

Awake up, my glory; awake, 
lute and harp: I myself will awake 
right early. 

I will give thanks unto thee, O 
Lord, among the people ; and I will 
eing unto thee among the nations. 

For the greatness of thy mercy 
reacheth unto the hea vens, and thy 
truth unto the clouds, 

Set up thyself, God, above the 
heavens ; and thy glory above all 
the earth. 



FromFsalm xcvi. Cantate Domino. 

OSING unto the Lord a new 
song ; sing unto the Lord, all 



Uie v;hole earth. 



154 



S mg unto the Lord, and praise 
his Name ; be telling of his salvar 
tion from day to day. 

Declare his honour unto the 
heathen, and his wonders unto all 
people. 

For the Lord is great, and cai> 
not worthily be praised ; he is more 
to be feared than all gods. 

Psalm cxivlii. Laudate Dominum, 

PRAISE the Lord of heavea. 
praise him in the height. 
Praise him, all ye angels of his: 
praise him, all his hosts. 

Praise him, sun and moon 
praise him, afl ye stars and light 

Praise him, all ye heavens, and ye 
waters that are above the heavens. 

Let them praise the Name of the 
Lord : for he spake the word, and 
thev were made; he commanded, 
and they were created. 

He hath made them fast for ever 
and ever : he hath given them a 
law which shall not be broken. 

Praise the Lord upon earth, ye 
dragons, and all deeps : 

Fire and hail, snow and vapours, 
wind and storm, fulfilling his word : 
Mountains and all hills; fruitful 
trees and all cedars : 

Beasts and all cattle ; worms and 
feathered fowls: 

Kings of the earth and all people ; 
princes and all judges of the world i 
Young men and maidens, old 
men and children, praise the Name 
of the Lord : for his Name only is 
excellent, and his praise above heaf 
ven and earth. 

He shall exalt the horn of his 
people: all his saints shall praise 
him ; even the children of Israel, 
even the people that serveth him. 

From Psalm cxilx. Cantate Domino, 

OSING unto the Lord a new 
song ; let the congregation of 
saints praise him. 

Let Israel rejoice in him that 
made him, and let the children of 
Sion be joyful m their King.' 

Let them praise his Name in the 
dance : let them sing praises unto 
him with tabret and harp. 

For the Lord hath pleasure in 
his people, and helpeth the meek* 
hearted. 



FOR HOLT DAYS. 



Sel. 10. 



Psalm cl, Laudate Dominum. 

PRAISE God in his holiness : 
praise him in the firmament 
of his power. 
Praise him in his noble acts: 

{■)raise him according to his excel- 
ent greatness. 

Praise him in the sound of the 
trumpet : praise him upon the lute 
and narp. 

Praise him in the cymbals and 
dances : praise him upon the strings 
and pipe. 

Praise him upon the well-tuned 
cymbals : praise him upon the loud 
Oymbals. 

Let every thing that hath breath 
praise the Lord. 



^ Portions of Psalms^to he sung or 
said, at Morning Prayer, on certain 
Feasts and Fasts, instead of the Ve- 
nite Exultemus, when any of the 
foregoing Selections are to follow 
instead of the Psalms, as in the ta- 
ble. 

From Psalms xlv. Ixxxix. ex. 

THY seat, O God, endureth for 
ever; the sceptre of thy king- 
dom is a ri<?ht sceptre. 

Thou hast loved riirhteousness, 
and hated iniquity ; wherefore God, 
even thy God, hath anointed thee 
with the oil of gladness above thy 
fellows. 

My song shall be alway of the 
loving-kindness of the Lohb ; with 
my mouth will I ever be showing 
thy truth from one generation to 
another. 

For I have said, Mercy shall be 
set up for ever; thy truth shalt 
thou establish in the heavens. 

The Lord is our defence; the 
Holy One of Israel is our King. 

Thou spakest some time in 
visions unto thy saints, and saidst, 
r have laid help upon One that is 
mighty, I have exalted One chosen 
out of the people. 

I will set his dominion in the 
sea. and his right hand in the 
fioods. 

A nd I will make him my First- 
bo; n, higher than the kings of the 
earth. 



The Loud said unto my Lord, 
Sit thou on my right hand, until 
I make thine enemies thy foot- 
stool. 

The Lord shall send the rod of 
thy power out of Sion: be thou 
ruler, even in the midst among 
thine enemies. 

In the day of thy power shall 
the people offer thee free-will offer- 
ings with an holy worship: the 
dew of thy birth is of the womb of 
the morning. 

The LoiiD sware, and will not 
repent. Thou art a Priest for ever, 
after the order of Melchizedech. 



From Psalms xxxii. xxxvlii. cxxx. 

BLESSED is he whose unright- 
- eousnessisforgiven, and whose 
sin is covered. 

Blessed is the man unto whom 
the Lord imputeth no sin, and in 
whose spirit there is no guile. 

Put me not to rebuke, Lord, 
in thine anger; neither chasten me 
in thy heavy displeasure : 

For thine arrows stick fast in 
me, and thy hand presseth me 
sore. 

My wickednesses are gone o'ver 
my head, and are like a sore bur- 
den, too heavy for me to bear. 

I will confess my wickedness, 
and be sorry for my sin. 

Haste thee to help me, Lord 
God of my salvation. 

Out of the deep have I called 
unto thee, Lord ; Lord, hear my 
voice. 

Let thine ears be attentive to the 
voice of my supplications. 

If thou, Lord, shouldest be ex- 
treme to mark what is done amiss, 
Lord, who shall stand T 

But there is forgiveness witft 
thee, that thou mayest be ff ared. 



From Psalms xxli. Ixix. xl. 

MY God ! my God ! look upon 
me ; why hast thou forsaken 
me 1 and art so far from my health, 
and from the words of my 0003- 
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But thou art hily, Thou that 
mhabitest the praises of Israel. 

I am a worm, and no man ; a 
reproach of men, and despised of 
tlie people. 

All they that see me laugh me 
to scorn: they shoot out the lip, 
they shake the head, saying, 

He trusted in God, that he would 
deliver him; let him deliver him, 
if he will have him. 

The counsel of the wicked layeth 
siege against me ; they pierced my 
hands and my feet. 

They part my jrarments among 
t^lern, and cast "lots upon my ves- 
ture. 

But be not thou far from me, 
LoT^n ; my strength, haste thee 
to help me. 

Thy rebuke hath broken my 
heart; I am full of heaviness: I 
looked for some to have pity on 
me, but there was no man, neither 
found I any to comfort me. 

They gave me gall to eat; and 
when I was thirsty they gave me 
vinegar to drink. 

Sacrifice and meat-olFering thou 
wouldcst not, but mine ears hast 
thou opened. 

Burnt-otferings and sacrifice for 
sin hast thou not required: then 
said I, Lo, I come ; 

Tn the volume of the hook it is 
written of me, that I should fulfil 
thy will, Q my God : I am content 
to do it; yea, thy law is within my 
heart 



From P&alms xxiv. xlvii. 

LIFT up your heads, ye gates ; 
and be ye lift up. ye everlast- 
ing doors; and the King of glory 
ihail come in. 

Who is the King of glory? the 
LoHT) strong and mighty ; even the 
Lord mighty in battle. 

Lift up your heads, O ye gates; 
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting 
doors ; and the King of glory shall 
come in. 

Who is the King of glory 7 Even 
the Lord of hosts, he is the King 
of fiory. 

clap your hands together, all 



ye people; shout unto Goa with 
the voice of triumph. 

For the Lord most high is terri- 
ble ; he is a great King over all the 
earth, 

God is gone up with a shout; 
the Lord with the sound of a trunv- 
pet. 

Sing praises to God, sing praises : 
sing praises unto our King, sing 
praises. 

God reigneth over the heathen: 
God sitteth upon the throne of his 
holiness. 

The princes of the people are 
gathered together, even the people 
of the God of Abraham; for the 
shields of fhe earth belong unto 
God : he is greatly exalted. 



From Psalms ii. Ixviii. 

I WILL declare the decree : the 
Lord hath said unto me, Thou 
art my Son, this day have I begot- 
ten thee. 

Desire of me, and I shall give 
thee the heathen for thine inherit- 
ance, and the utmost parts of the 
earth for thy possession. 

Be wise now, therefore, ye 
kings ; be instructed, ye judges of 
the earth. 

Serve the Lord with fear, and 
rejoice with trembling. 

Sing unto God, sing praises to 
his Name: extol him that rideth 
upon the heavens by his name 
JAH, and rejoice before him. 

Thou, God, sentest a gracious 
rain upon thine inheritance, and 
refreshedst it when it was weary. 

The Lord gave the word ; great 
was the company of those that 
published it. 

Though ye have Iain among the 
pots; yet shall ye be as the wines 
of a dove covered with silver, and 
her feathers with yellow gold. 

Thou hast ascended on hierh; 
thou hast led captivity captive; 
thou hast received gifts for men ; 
yea, for the rebellious also, that the 
Lord God might dwell among 
them. 

Blessed be the Lord, who daily 
loadeth us with benefiti^ ; even tht 
God of our salvAtion. 



THE PSALTER. 



Da^ I. 



Sing unto God, yt fein^doms of 
the earth : O sin^ praises unto the 
Lord ; 

To him that rideth upon the 
heaven of heavens, which were of 
eid : lo, he doth send out his voice, 
and that a mighty voice. 



Ascribe ye strength unto God -' 
his excellency is over Israel, and 
his strength is in the clouds. 

God, thou art terrible out of 
thy holy places ; the God of Israel if 
he that giveth strength and powey 
unto his people. Blessed be God. 



THE PSALTER, 
on 

PSALMS OF DAVID. 



THE FIRST DAY. 

Psalm i. Beatus vir, qui non abiit. 

BLESSED is the man that hath 
not walked in the counsel of 
the ungodly, nor stood in the way 
of sinners, and hath not sat in the 
seat of the scornful. 

2 But his delight is in the law of 
the LoRTi ; and in his law will he 
exercise himself day and night. 

3 And he shall be like a tree 
planted by the water-side, that will 
bring forth his fruit in due season. 

4 His leaf also shall not wither; 
and look, whatsoever he doeth, it 
shall prosper. 

5 As for the ungodly, it is not so 
with them ; but they are like the 
chaff, which the wind scattereth 
away from the face of the earth. 

6 Therefore the un2:odly shall 
not be able to stand in the judg- 
ment, neither the sinners in the 
congregation of the ritchteous. 

7 But the LoTiT) knoweth the way 
of the riirhteous; and the way of 
tlie ungodly shall perish. 

Psalm 11. Quare fremuerunt gentes 7 

WHY do the heathen so furious- 
ly rage together '! and why do 
the people imairine a vain thing ? 

2 The kings of the earth stand 
up, and the rulers take counsel 
together against the Lord, and 
against his Anointed : 

3 Let us break their bonds asun- 
der, and cast away their cords from 
as. 

4 He that dwelleth in heaven 



shall laugh them to scorn: the 

Lord shall have them in derision. 

5 Then shall he speak unto them 
in his wrath, and vex them in hia 
sore displeasure. 

6 Yet have T set my King upon 
my holy hill of Si on. 

7 I will preach the law, whereof 
the Lord hath said unto me, Thou 
art my Son, this day have I begot- 
ten thee. 

8 Desire of me, and I shall c:ive 
thee the heathen for thine inheri- 
tance, and the utmost parts of the 
earth for thy possession. 

9 Thou shalt bruise them with a 
rod of iron, and break them in 
pieces like a potter's vessel. 

10 Be wise now therefore, ye 
kinsrs; be learned, ye that are 
judges of the earth. 

n Serve the Loim in fear, and 
rejoice unto him with reverence. 

12 Kiss the Son, lest he be an<rry, 
and so ye perish from the ri^ht 
way, if his wrath be kindled, yea 
but a little. Blessed are all they 
that put their trust in him. 

Psalm iii. Domine, quid multipUcati ? 

LORD, how are they increased 
that trouble me! many art 
they that rise against me. 

2 Many one there l>e that sav of 
my soul. There is no help for . in 
in his God. 

3 But thou, O Lord, art my de- 
fender; thou art my worship, an6 
the lifter up of my head. 

4 I did call upon the Lord with 
my voice, and he heard me out of 
his holv hilL 



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Day 1. 



THE PSALTER. 



5 I laid me down and slept, and 
rose up again ; for the Lord sus- 
titined me. 

6 I will not be afraid for ten thou- 
sands of the people, that have set 
themselves against me round about. 

7 Up, LoRi), and help me, my 
God . For thou smitest all mine ene- 
mies upon the cheek-bone; thou 
hast broken the teeth of the un- 
godly. 

8 Salvation belongeth unto the 
LoKT) ; and thy blessing is upon thy 
people. 

Psalm iv. Cum invocarem, 

HEAR me, when I call, God 
of my righteousness : thou 
hast set me at liberty, when I was 
in trouble ; have mercy upon me, 
and hearken unto my prayer. 

2 ye sons of men, how long 
will ye blaspheme mine honour, 
and have such pleasure in vanity, 
and seek after falsehood 1 

3 Know t^iis also, that the Loun 
hath chosen to himself the man 
that is godly ; when I call upon the 
Lord he will hear me. 

4 Stand in awe, and sin not; 
commune with your own heart, 
and in your chaniber, and be still. 

5 Offer the sacrifice of righteous- 
ness.and put your trust in the Lord. 

6 There be many that say, Who 
will show us any good ] 

7 LoRT), lift thou up the light of 
thy countenance upon us. 

8 Thou hast put gladness in my 
heart, since the time that their corn, 
end wine, and oil increased. 

9 I will lay me down in peace, 
and take my rest ; for it is thou, 
Lorh, only, that makest me dwell 
m safety. 

Psalm V. Verba mea auribus. 

PONDER my words, Lord, 
consider my meditation. 

2 hearken thou unto the voice 
of my calling, my Kins, and my 
God : for unto thee will I make 
my prayer. 

3 My voice shalt thou hear be- 
times, Lord ; early in the morn- 
ing will T direct my prayer unto 
thee, and will look up. 

4 For thou art the God that hast 
no pleasure in wickedness ; neither 
shall any evil dwell with thee. 



5 Such as be foohsh shall u*>f 
stand in thy sight; for thou hateat 
all them that work vanity. 

6 Thou shalt destroy them that 
speak lies : the Lord will auhor 
both the blood-thirsty and deceitfuJ 
man. 

7 But as for me, I will come int'> 
thine house, even upon the muKi- 
tude of thy mercy ; and in thy fe?.? 
will I worship toward thy hcly 
temple. 

S Lead me, Lord, in thy 
righteousness, because of mine 
enemies ; make thy way plain be- 
fore my face. 

9 F6r there is no faithfulness m 
his mouth ; their inward parts are 
very wickedness. 

10 Their throat is an open se- 
pulchre ; they flatter with their 
tongue. 

11 Destroy thou them, God; 
let thera perish through their own 
imaginations ; cast them out in the 
multitude of their ungodliness; 
for they hav« rebelled against thee. 

12 And let all them that put 
their trust in thee rejoice: they 
shall ever be giving of thanks, be- 
cause thou defendest them ; they 
that love thy Name shall be joyful 
in thee; 

13 For thou, Lord, wilt give thy 
blessing unto the righteous, and 
with thy favourable kindness wilt 
thou defend him, as with a sliield. 



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Psalm vi. Domine^ ne in furore, 

OLORD, rebuke me not in 
thine indignation, neither chas- 
ten me in thy displeasure. 

2 Have mercy upon me, Lord, 
for I am weak; Lord, heal me, 
for my bones are vexed. 

3 My soul also is sore troubled: 
but, Lord, how long wilt thou 
punish me 

4 Turn thee, Lord, and deliver 
my soul ; save me, for thy mer- 
cy's sake. 

5 For in death no man remem- 
bereth thee ; and who will give thee 
thanks in the pit ] 

6 I am weary of my groaning : 
every night wash I my bed, and 
water ray couch w -th my tears. 



THE PSALTER. 



Day 1. 



7 My Deauty is gone for very 
trouble, and worn away because of 
aJu mine enemies. 

8 Away from me, all ye that 
work vanity; for the Lord hath 
heard the voice of my w^eeping. 

9 The LoRi) hath heard my pe- 
tition ; the Lord will receive my 
prayer. 

10 All mine enemies shall be 
confounded, and sore vexed ; they 
shall be turned back, and put to 
sliame suddenly. 

Psalm vH. Domine, Deus mens. 

OLORD, my God, in thee have I 
put niy trust : save me from 
all them that persecute me, and 
deUver me ; 

2 Lest he devour my soul like a 
lion, and tear it in pieces, while 
tliere is none to help. 

3 Lord my God, if I have done 
any such thing ; or if tliere be any 
wickedness in my hands ; 

4 If I have rewarded evil unto 
him that dealt friendly with me ; 
yea, I have delivered him that with- 
Dut any cause is mine enemy ; 

5 Then let mine enemy perse- 
jute my soul, and take me; yea, 
let him tread my life down upon 
the earth, and lay mine honour in 
tlje dust. 

6 Stand up, Lord, in thy wrath, 
and lift up thyself, because of the 
indignation oi mine enemies; arise 
up for me in the judgment that thou 
hast commanded. 

7 And so shall the congregation 
of the people come about thee : for 
their sakes therefore lift up thyself 
again. 

8 The Lord shall judge the peo- 
ple: give sentence with me, 
L'^RD, according to my righteous- 
ness, and according to the inno- 
cency that m in me. 

9 6 let the wickedness of the un- 
godly come to an end ; but guide 
t}iou tlie just. 

10 For the righteous God trieth 
tlie very hearts and reins. 

11 My help cometh of God, who 
prescrveth them that are true of 
neart. 

12 God is a righteous Judge, 



strong, and patient; and God is 
provoked every day. 

13 If a man will not turn, he 
will whet his sword ; he hath bent 
his bow, and made it ready. 

14 He hath prepared for nim 
the instruments of death; he or- 
daineth his arrows against the per- 
secutors. 

15 Behold, he travaileth with 
mischief; he hath conceived sor- 
row, and brought forth ungodli- 
ness. 

16 He hath graven and digged 
up a pit, and is fallen himself into 
the destruction that he made for 
other. 

17 For his travail shall come 
upon his own head, and his wicked- 
ness shall fall on his own pate. 

18 I will give thanks unto the 
Lord, according to his righteous- 
ness ; and I will praise the Name 
of the Lord most high. 

Psalm viii. Domine, D^ninus noster. 

OLORD, our Governor, how ex- 
cellent is thy Name in all the 
world ; thou that hast set thy glory 
above the heavens ! 

2 Out of the mouth of very babes 
and sucklings hast thou ordained 
strength, because of thine enemies, 
that thou mightest still the enemy 
and the avenger. 

3 For I will consider thy heavens, 
even the works of thy fingers ; the 
moon and the stars which thou 
hast ordained. 

4 What is man, that thou art 
mindful of him 1 and the son of 
man, that thou visitest him \ 

5 Thou madest him lower than 
the angels, to crown him with glory 
and worship. 

6 Thou makest him to have do- 
minion of the works of thy hands ; 
and xhou hast put all things in sub- 
jection under his feet ; 

7 All sheep and oxen ; yea, and 
the beasts of the field ; 

8 The fowls of the air, and the 
fishes of the sea ; and whatsoever 
walketh through the paths of the 
seas. 

9 Lord, our*Govemar, how 
excellent is thy Name in all the 
world ! 



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Day 2. 



THE PSAI.TER. 



THE SECOND DAT. 

Psalm ix. Confitehor tibi. 

I WILL give thanks unto thee, 
O Lord, with my whole heart; 
J will speak of all thy marvellous 
works. 

2 I will be glad and rejoice in 
thee; yea, my songs will 1 make 
of thy Name, O thou Most Highest. 

3 While mine enemies are driven 
back, they shall fall and perish at 
thy presence. 

4 For thou hast maintained my 
right and my cause; thou art set 
in the throne that judgest right. 

5 Thou hast rebuked the hea- 
then, and destroyed the ungodly; 
thou hast put out their name for 
ever and ever. 

6 thou enemy, destructions 
are come to a perpetual end ; even 
as the cities which thou hast de- 
stroyed, then: memorial is perished 
with them. ▼ 

7 But the Lord shall endure for 
ever; he hath also prepared his 
seat for judgment. 

8 For iie shall judge the world 
in righteousness, and minister true 
judgment unto the people. 

9 The Loud also will be a de- 
fence for the oppressed, even a 
refuge in due time of trouble. 

I d" And they that know thy Name 
will put their trust in thee; for 
thou. Lord, hast never failed them 
that seek thee. 

II O praise the Lord which 
dwelleth in Sion ; show the people 
of his doings. 

12 For whm he maketh inqui- 
sition for blood, he remembereth 
them, and forgetteth not the com- 
plaint of the poor. 

13 Have mercy upon me, O 
Lori> ; consider the trouble which 
T suffer of them that hate me, thou 
that liftest me up from the gates of 
death ; 

14 That I may show all thy 
praises within the ports of the 
daughter of Sion: I will rejoice in 
thy salvation. 

15 The heathen are sunk down 
m the pit that they made ; in the 
same net which they hid privily is 
tl\eir foot taken. 



16 The Lord is known to exe- 
cute judgment; the ungodly ia 
trapped in the work of his own 
hands. 

17 The wicked shall be turned 
into hell, and all the people that 
forget God. 

1 8 For the poor shall not alway 
be forgotten; the patient abiding 
of the meek shall not perish fr»r 
ever. 

19 L^p, Lord, and let not man 
have the upper hand; let the hea- 
then be judged in thy sight. 

20 Put them in fear, Lord, 
that the heathen may know them- 
selves to be but men. 

Psalm X. Ut quid, Domine ? 

WHY standest thou so far ofl^ 
Lord, and hidest thy face 
in the needful time of trouble ] 

2 The ungodly, for his own lust, 
doth persecute the poor : lei them 
be taken in the crafty wiliness that 
they have imagined. 

3 For the ungodly hath made 
boast of his own heart's desire, and 
speal<eth good of the covetous, 
w^hom God abhorreth. 

4 The ungodly is so proud, that 
he careth not for God, neither is 
God in all his thoughts. 

5 His ways are alway grievous; 
thy judgments are far above out of 
his sight, and therefore defieth he 
all his enemies. 

6 For he hath said in his heart. 
Tush ! I shall never be cast down, 
there shall no harm happen unto 
me. 

7 His mouth is full of cursing, 
deceit, and fraud ; under his tongue 
is ungodliness and vanity. 

8 He sitteth lurking in the thiev- 
ish corners of the streets, and pri- 
vily in his lurking dens doth he 
murder the innocent ; his eyes are 
set against the poor. 

9 For he lieth waiting secretly; 
even as a lion lurketh he in his 
den. that he may ravish the poor. 

1 He doth ravish the poor, when 
he getteth him into his net. 

11 He falleth down, and hum- 
bleth himself, that the congregation 
of the poor mQ.y fall into the hands 
of his captains. 

12 He hath said in hia heart, 



THE PSALTER. 



Day 2. 



Ta«a! God hath forgotten; he 
tii<ieth away his face, and he will 
jever see it. 

13 Arise, Lord God, and lift 
up thine hand ; forget not the poor. 

14 Wherefore should the wicked 
iaspheme God, while he doth say 

m his heart, Tiish! thou God carest 
not for it 1 

15 Surely thou hast seen it; 
for tljou beholdest ungodliness and 
wrong, 

16 That thou mayest take the 
matter into thy hand: the poor 
committeth himself unto thee ; for 
tliou art the helper of the friend- 
less. 

17 Break thou the power of the 
ungodly and malicious; take away 
his ungodliness, and thou shalt 
find none. 

18 The LoRi) is King for ever 
and ever, and the heathen are 
perished out of the land. 

19 LoED, thou hast heard the de- 
sire of the poor ; thou preparest 
their heart, and thine ear hearken- 
eth thereto : 

20 To help the fatherless and 
poor unto their right, that the man 
of the earth be no more exalted 
against them. 

Pealm xi. In Domino covfido. 

IN the Loud put I my tmst ; how 
say ye then to my soul, that she 
should flee as a bird unto the hill ] 

2 For lo, the ungodly bend their 
bow, and make ready their arrows 
within the quiver, tnat they may 
privily shoot at them which are 
true of heart. 

3 For the foundations will be 
cast down; and what hath the 
righteous done 1 

4 The Lord is in his holy temple; 
the Lord's seat is in heaven. 

5 His eyes consider the poor, 
and his eyelids try the children of 
men. 

6 The Lord alloweth the right- 
eous: but the ungodly, and him 
that delighteth in wickedness, doth 
hiH soul abhor. 

7 Upon the ungodly he shall 
rain snares, fire and brimstone, 
srorm and tempest: this shall be 
Uieir portion to drink. 

8 Fur the righteous Lord loveth 

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righteousness ; his countenance wil! 
behold the thing that is just. 

SEbening 33vager. 

Psalm xii. Salvum me fac. 

HELP me. Lord, for there is not 
one godly man left; for XhQ 
faithful are minished from among 
the children of men. 

2 They talk of vanity every one 
with his neighbour; thej do but 
flatter with their lips, and dissem- 
ble in their double heart. 

3 The Lord shall root out all 
deceitful lips, and the tongue that 
speaketh proud things : 

4 Which have said. With our 
tongue will we prevail; we are 
they that ought to speak: who is 
lord over us '{ 

5 Now, for the comfortless trou- 
bles' sake of the needy, and because 
of the deep sighing of the poor, 

6 I will up, saith the Lord ; and 
will help every one from him that 
swelleth against him, "and will set 
him at rest. 

7 The words of the Lord are 
pure words; even as the silver which 
from the earth is tried, and purified 
seven times m the fire. 

8 Thou shalt keep them, Lord ; 
thou shalt preserve him from this 
generation for ever. 

9 The ungodly walk on every 
side: when they are exalted, the 
children of men are put to rebuke. 

Psalm xiii. Usque quo, Doviine ? 

HOW long wilt thou forget me, 
Lord ; for ever ? how long 
wilt thou hide thy face from me 1 

2 How long shall I seek counsel 
in my soul, and be so vexed in my 
heart 1 how long shall mine ene- 
mies triumph over me 1 

3 Consider, and hear me, Lord 
my God ; lighten mine eyes, that I 
sleep not in death ; 

4 Lest mine enemy say, I have 
prevailed against him : for if I be 
cast down, they that trouble me 
will rejoice at it. 

5 But mv trust is in thy mercy, 
and my heart is joyful in thy sal- 
vation. 

6 I will sing of the Lord, because 
he hath dealt so lovingly with me ; 
yea, I will praise the Name cf thfl 
L :»rd most Highest. 

16 



Day 3, 



THE PSALTER. 



Psalm Jiv. Dixit insipiens. 
n^HE fool hath said in his heart, 



neighbour, and hath not slandered 
his neighbour. 

There is no God. ' | that setteth not by him- 

2 They are corrupt, and become I ^^^i' is lowly in his own eyes, 
abominable in their doings; there! and niaketh much of them that feai 
is none that doeth good, no not one, 



3 The Lord looked down from 
heaven upon the children of men, 
to see if there were any that would 
understand, and seek after God : 

4 But they are all srone out of 
the way, they are altogether be- 
come abominable; there is none 
that doeth good, no not one. 

5 Their throat is an open sepul- 
chre ; with their tongues have they 
deceived: the poison of asps is 
under their hps. 

6 Their mouth is full of cursins: 
and bitterness ; their feet are swift 
to shed blood. 

7 Destruction and unhappiness 
is in their ways, and the way of 
peace have they not known; there 
IS no fear of God before their eyes. 

8 Have they no knowledge, that 
they are all such workers of mis- 
chief, eating up my people as it 
were bread, and call not upon the 

LOHl) 1 



the Lord. 

5 He that sweareth unto his 
neighbour, and disappointeth him 
not, though it were to his own hin- 
drance. 

6 He that hath not given his mo 
ney upon usury, nor iaken reward 
against the innocent. 

7 Whoso doeth these things shall 
never fall. 

Psalm xvi. Conserva me, Domim. 

PRESERVE me, God; for in 
thee have I put my trust. 

2 my soul, thou hast said unto 
the LoTiD, Thou art my God; my 
goods are nothing unto thee. 

3 All my delight is upon the 
saints that are in the earth, and 
upon such as excel in virtue. 

4 But they that run after another 
god shall have great trouble. 

5 Their drink-oiferings ofblootl 
will I not oifer, neither make men- 



tion of their names within my lips. 

9 There were they brought in ^ V'^ -^^^l himself is the poi- 
' - .1 tion of mme mheritance. and of rav 



great fear, even where no fear was 
for God is in the generation of the 
righteous. 

10 As for you. ye have made a 
mock at the counsel of the poor; 
because he putteth his trust in the 
Lonn. 

1 1 Who shall give salvation unto 
Israel out of Sionl When the 
LoKT) turnetli the captivity of his 
people, then shall Jacob rejoice, 
and Israel shall be glad. 



THE THIRD DAY. 

£Hotnfng ^rajer. 

Psalm XV Dominey quis habitabit ? 

IORD who shall dwell in thy 
tabernacle 1 or who shall rest 
upon thy holy hill ? 

2 Even he that leadeth an uncor- 
mpt life, and doeth the thing which 
if. right, and speaketh the truth 
from his heart 

3 He that hath used no deceit in 
Wis tongue, nor done evil to his 



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cup ; thou shalt maintain my lot. 

7 The lot is fallen unto me in a 
fair ground ; yea, I have a goodly 
heritage. 

8 I will thank the Lord for giv- 
ing me warning ; my reins also 
chasten me in the night-season. 

9 I have set God always before 
me; for he is on my right hand, 
therefore I shall not fall. 

1 Wherefore my heart was glad, 
and my glory rejoiced : my flesh 
also shall rest in hope. 

1 1 For why 7 thou shalt not le£.^ 
my soul in hell ; neither shalt thou 
suffer thy Holy One to see corrup- 
tion. 

12 Thou shalt show me the path 
of life : in thy presence is the ful- 
ness of joy, and at thy right hand 
there is pleasure for evermore. 

Psalm xvii. Exaudi, Domine, 

HEAR the right, Lord, consi- 
der my complaint, and hear- 
ken unto my prayer, that goetli not 
out of feigned lips. 



THE PSALTER. 



2 Let my sentence come forth 
fi'om thy presence ; and let thine 
eyes look upon the thing that is 
equal. 

3 Thou hast proved and visited 
mine heart in the ni^ht-seasvon ; 
thou hast tried me, and shalt find 
no wickedness in me ; for I am 
utterly purposed that my mouth 
shall not offend. 

4 Because of men's works that 
are done against the words of thy 
lips, 1 have kept me from the ways 
of the destroyer. 

5 hold thou up my goings in 
thy paths, that my footsteps slip 
not. 

6 I have called upon thee, God, 
for thou shalt hear me: incline 
thine ear to me, and hearken unto 
my w^ords. 

'7 Show thy marvellous loving- 
kindness, thou that art the Saviour 
of them which put their trust in 
thee, from such, as resist thy right 
hand. 

8 Keep me as the apple of an 
eye ; hide me under the shadow of 
Uiy wings, 

9 From the ungodly, that trouble 
me ; mine enemie-s compass me 
round about, to take away my 
soul. 

10 They are inclosed in their 
own fat, and their mouth speaketh 
proud things. 

11 They he waiting in our way 
on every "side, turning their eyes 
dov/n to the ground ; 

12 Like as a hon that is greedy 
of his prey, and as it were a lion's 
whelp lurking in secret places. 

. 13 Up, Lord, disappoint him, 
and cast him down ; deliver my 
soul from the ungodly, which is a 
sword of thine ; 

14 From the men of thy hand,0 
LoT«!),fromthemen, I say,andfrom 
the evil world; which have their 
portion in this hfe, whose bellies 
thou fillest with thy hid treasure. 

15 They have children at their 
desire, and leave the rest of their 
substance for their babes. 

16 But as for me, I will behold 
ihy presence in righteousness ; and 
when I awake up after thy likeness, 
i shall be satisfied with it. 



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Days. 

Psalm xviii. Diligam te, Domine. 

I WILL love thee, O Lord, my 
strength. The Lotii) is my stony 
rock, and my defence, my Saviour ; 
my God, and my might, in whom I 
will trust ; my buckler, the hoin 
also of my salvation, and my re- 
fuge. 

2 I will call upon the Lord, 
which is worthy to be praised ; so 
shall I be safe from mine enemiea* 

3 The sorrows of death ccm- 
passed me, and the overflowings of 
ungodliness made m.e afraid. 

4 The pains of hell came about 
me ; the snares of death overtook 
me. 

5 In my trouble I will call upon 
the Lord, and complain unto my 
God: 

6 So shall he hear my voice out 
of his holy temple, and my com- 
plaint shall come before him ; it 
shall enter even into his ears. 

7 The earth trembled and quaked, 
the very foundations also of the hills 
shook, and were removed, because 
he was wroth. 

8 There w^ent a smoke out in his 
presence, and a consuming fire out 
of his mouth, so that coals were 
kindled at it. 

9 He bowed the heavens also, 
and came down, and it was dark 
under his feet. 

10 He rode upon the Cherubim, 
and did fiy ; he came flying upon 
the wings of the wind. 

1 1 He made darkness his setret 
place, his pavifion round about him 
with dark water, and thick clouds 
to cover him. 

12 At the brightness of his pre- 
sence his clouds removed ; hail- 
stones and coals of fire. 

13 The Lord also thundered ouS 
of heaven, and the Highest gave 
his thunder; hailstones and coals 
of fire. 

14 He sent out his arrows, and 
scattered them ; he cast forth light- 
nings, and destroyed them. 

15 The springs of waters were 
seen, and the foundations of the 
round world were discovered at 
thy chiding. Lord, at the blasting 
of the breath of thy displeasure. 



Day 3. 



THE PSALTER. 



^ 1 S He shall send down from on 
ijigh to fetch n e, and shall take me 
out of many waters. 

17 He shall deliver me from ray 
strongest enemy, and from them 
which hate me;" for they are too 
mighty for me. 

18 They prevented me in the day 
of my trouble ; hut the Lord was 
my upholder. 

19 He broug-ht me forth also into 
a place of liberty ; he broug:ht me 
forth, even because he had a favour 
uiito me. 

20 The Lord shall reward me 
after my righteous dealing, accord- 
ing to the cleanness of my hands 
shall he recompense me. 

21 Because I have kept the ways 
of the LoTiT), and have not forsaken 
my God, as the wicked doth. 

22 For I have an eye unto all his 
laws, and will not cast out his com- 
mandments from me. 

23 I was also uncorrupt before 
him, and eschewed mine own wick- 
edness. 

24 Therefore shall the Lorb re- 
ward me after my righteous deal- 
ing, and according unto the clean- 
ness of my hands in his eyesight. 

25 With the holy thou shalt be 
holy, and with a perfect man thou 
shalt be perfect. 

28 With the clean thou shalt be 
clean, and with the froward thou 
shalt iearri frowardness. 

27 For thou shalt save the people 
that are in adversity, and shalt 
bripg down the high looks of the 
proud. 

28 Thou also shalt light my can- 
dle; the Lord my God shall make 
mv darkness to be ligrht. 

29 For in thee I shall discomfit 
an host of men, and with the help 
of my God I shall leap over the 
wall. 

30 The way of God is an unde- 
filed way: the word of the Lord 
also is tried in the fire : he is the 
defender of all them that put their 
trust in him. 

31 For who is God, but the Lord? 
or who hath any strength, except 
our God 7 

32 It is God that girdeth me with 
strength of wir, and maketh my 
wav perfect. 



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33 He maketh my feet hke harts' 
feet, and setteth me un on hi^li. 

34 He teacheth mfne hands to 
fight, and mine arms shall break 
even a bow of steel. 

35 Thou hast given me the de» 
fence of thy salvation; thy right 
hand also shall hold me up, and thy 
loving correction shall make me 
great. 

36 Thou shalt make room enough 
under me for to go, that ray foot- 
steps shall not slide. 

37 I will follow upon raine ene- 
mies, and overtake them; neither 
will I turn again till I have destroy- 
ed them. 

38 I will smite them, that they 
shall not be able to stand, but fall 
under my feet. 

39 Thou hast girded me with 
strength unto the battle; thou shalt 
throw down mine enemies under 
me. 

40 Thou hast made mine ene- 
mies also to turn their backs upon 
me, and I shall destroy them that 
hate me. 

41 They shall cry, but there shall 
be none to help them; yea, even 
unto the Lord shall they cry, but 
he shall not hear them. 

42 I will beat them as small as 
the dust before the wind : I will 
cast them out as the clay in tlie 
streets. 

43 Thou shalt deliver me firom 
the strivings of the people, and 
thou shalt make me the head of the 
heathen. 

44 A people whom I have not 
known shall ser\'e me. 

45 As soon as tht^^ hear of me 
they shall obey me ; but the strange 
children shall dissemble with me. 

46 The stransre children shall 
fail, and be afraid out of their 
prisons. 

47 The Lord liveth ; and biFssf d 
be my strong helper, and praised 
be the God of my salvation : 

48 Even the God that seeth that 
I be avenered, and subdueth the 
people unto me. 

49 It is he that delivereth me 
from my cruel enemies, and setteth 
me up above mine adversaries 
thou shalt rid me from the wicked 
man. 



50 For this cause will I give 
thanks unto thee, O Lord, among 
Uie Gentiles, and sing praises unto 
thy Name. 

51 Great prosperity giveth he 
onto his King, and showeth loving- 
kindness unto David, his Anointed, 
and unto his seed for evermore. 

THE FOURTH DAY. 

^Hcrn fuG %^xkv er. 

Psalm xix. C(Eli emrrant. 
'PHE I'.eavens declare the glor^^ 
J- of God ; and the firmament 
showeth his handy-work. 

2 One day telleth another; and 
one night certifieth another. 

3 There is neither speech nor 
language-, but their voices are 
heard amons: them. 

4 Their sound is gone out into 
all laifds ; and their words into the 
ends of the world. 

5 In them hath he set a taber- 
nacle for the sun; which cometh 
forth as a bridegroom out of his 
chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant 
to run his course. 

6 It goeth forth from the utter- 
most part of the heaven, and run- 
neth about unto the end of it attain ; 
and there is nothing hid from the 
heat thereof. 

7 The law of the Lord is an iin- 
defiled law, converting the soul; 
the testimony of "the Lord is sure, 
and giveth wisdom unto the simple. 

8 The statutes of the Lokd are 
right, and rejoice the heart; the 
commandment of the Lord is pure, 
and giveth light unto the eyes. 

9 The fear of the Lord is clean, 
amd endureth for ever; the judg- 
ments of the Lord are true, and 
righteous altogether. 

10 More to "be desired are they 
than gold, yea, than much fine gold ; 
gweeter also than honey, and the 
honey-comb. 

1 1 Moreover, by them is thy ser- 
vant tausrht; and in keeping of 
thefn there is trreat reward* 

12 Who can tell how oft he of- 
fendeth 1 cleanse thou me from 
ciy secret faults. 

13 Keep thy ser\'ant also from 
presumptuous sins, lest they sret 
the dominion over me ; so shall I be 



THE PSALTER. 

undefiled 



and innocent from tlie 
great offence. 

14 Let the words of mv mouth, 
and the meditation of ray "lieart, be 
alway acceptable in thy sight, 

15 Lord, my strengtlfand my 
redeemer. 

Psalm XX. Exaudiat te Dominut. 

THE Lord hear thee in the day 
of trouble ; the Name oi TI1& 
God of Jacob defend thee : 

2 Send thee help from the sanc- 
tuary, and strengthen thee out of 
Sion: 

3 Remember all thy offerings, 
and accept thy burnt-sacrifice : 

4 Grant thee thy hearts desire, 
and fulfil all thy_ mind. 

5 We will rejoice in thy salva- 
tion, and triumph in the Name of 
the Lord our God: the Lord per- 
form all thy petitions. 

6 Now know I that the Lord 
helpeth Iiis Anointed, and will heai 
him from his holy heaven, even 
with the wholesome strength of his 
right hand. 

7 Some put their trust in cha- 
riots, and some in horses; but we 
will remember the Name of the 
Lord our God. 

S They are brought down and 
fallen ; but we are risen and stand 
upright. 

9 Save, Lord; and hear us, 
King of heaven, when we call upon 
thee. 

Psalm xxi. Domine, in virtute tua, 
'T^HE King shall rejoice in thy 

i- strength, Lord; exceeding 
glad shall he be of thv salvation. 

2 Thou hast€:iven him his heart s 
desire, and hast not denied him the 
request of his lips. 

3 For thou shalt prevent hina 
with the hlessings of goodness, and 
shalt set a crown of pure gold upon 
his head. 

4 He asked life of thee ; and thou 
gavest him a long life, even for ever 
and ever. 

5 His honour is great in thy sal- 
vation; glory and great worship 
shalt thou lay upon him. 

6 For thou shalt give him ever- 
lasting felicity, and make him £;'ad 
with the joy of thy c/»unteniiric<. 



16* 



Day 4. 

7 And why 1 because the Kin^ 
putteth his trust in the Lord ; and 
in the mercy of the Most Highest 
he shall not miscarry. 

8 All thine enemies shall feel thy 
hand ; thy ri^ht hand shall find out 
them that hate thee. 

9 Thou shalt make them Hke a 
fiery oven in time of thy wrath : the 
Lord shall destroy them in his dis- 
pleasure, and the fire shall consume 
them. 

10 Their fruit shalt thou root ofut 
of the earth, and their seed from 
among the children of men. 

11 For they intended mischief 
against thee, and imagined such a 
device as they are not able to per- 
form. 

12 Therefore shalt thou put them 
to flight, and the strings of thy bow 
shalt thou make ready against the 
face of them. 

13 Be thou exalted, Lord, in 
thine own strength; so will we 
sing, and praise thy power. 

Psalm xxii. Deus, Deus mens I 

MY God! my God! look upon 
me; why hast thou forsaken 
me ? and art so far from my health, 
and from the words of my com- 
plaint '{ 

2 my God, I cry in the day- 
time, but thou hearest not ; and in 
til© night-season also I take no 

rm. 

3 And thou continuest holy, 
thou Worship of Israel. 

4 Our fathers hoped in thee; 
they trusted in thee, and thou didst 
deliver them. 

6 They called upon thee, and 
Were holpen ; they put their trust 
in thee, and were not confounded. 

6 But as for me, I am a worm, 
and no man ; a very scorn of men, 
end tlie outcast of the people. 

7 All they that see me laugh me 
to s<3om ; they shoot out their lips, 
and shake their heads, saymg, 

8 He trusted in God, that he 
would deliver him ; let him dehver 
him, if he will have him. 

9 But thou art he that took me 
out of my mother's womb; thou 
wast my hope, when I hanged yet 
apon my mother's breasts. 



THE PSALTER. 



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10 I have been left unto thee 
ever since I was born; thou art 
my God even firom my mother's 
womb. 

1 1 go not from me ; for trouble 
is hard at hand, and there is none 
to help me. 

12 Many oxen are come aboaS 
me ; fat bulls of Basan close me in 
on every side. 

1 3 They gape upon me with their 
mouths, as it were a ramping and a 
roaring lion. 

14 I am poured out like water, 
and all my bones are out of joint; 
my heart also in the midst of my 
body is even hke melting wax. 

15 My strength is dried up like 
a potsherd, and my tongue cleaveth 
to my gums, and thou shalt bring 
me into the dust of death. 

16 For many dogs are come 
about me, and the counsel of the 
wicked layeth siege against me. 

17 They pierced my hands and 
my feet : I may tell all my bones : 
they stand staring and looking 
upon me. 

18 They part my garments 
among them, and cast lots upon 
my vesture. 

19 But be not thou far from me, 

Lord; thou art my succour, 
haste thee to help me. 

20 Deliver my soul from the 
sword, my darling from the power 
of the dog. 

21 Save me from the hen's 
mouth; thou hast heard me also 
from among the horns of the uni- 
corns. 

22 I will declare thy Name unto 
my brethren ; in the midst of the 
congregation will I praise thee. 

23 O praise the Lord, ye that 
fear him : magnify him, all ye of 
the seed of Jacob ; and fear him, all 
ye seed of Israel. 

24 For he hath not despised noT 
abhorred the lew estate of the poor ; 
he hath not hid his face from him ; 
but when he called unto him he 
heard him. ^ 

25 My praise is of thee in the 
great congregation ; my vows will 

1 perform in the sight of them that 
fear him. 

26 The poor shall eat, and 
satisfied; they that seek after ti>^ 



THE PSALTER. 



Days. 



LoiLT-, shall praise him . your heart 
ftlnll live for ever. 

27 All the ends of the world shall 
remember themselves, and be turn- 
ed unto the Lord ; and all the kin- 
dreds of the nations shall worship 
before him. 

28 For the kingdom is the Lord's, 
and he is the Governor among the 
people. 

29 All such as be fat upon earth 
have eaten, and worshipped. 

30 All they that go down into 
the dust shall kneel before hirn; 
and no man hath quickened his 
own soul. 

31 My seed shall serve him: 
they shall be counted unto the Lord 
for a generation. 

32 They shall come, and the 
heavens shall declare his righteous- 
ness unto a people that shall be 
born, whom the Lord hath made. 

Psalm xxiii. Domimis regit me. 

THE Lord is my shepherd; 
therefore can I lack nothing. 

2 He shall feed me in a green 
pasture, and lead me forth beside 
the waters of comfort. 

3 He shall convert my soul, and 
bring me forth in the paths of 
righteousness for his Name's sake. 

4 Yea, though I walk through 
the valley of the shadow of death, 
I will fear no evil; for thou art 
with me; thy rod and thy staff 
comfort me. 

^5 Thou shalt prepare a table 
before me against them that trouble 
me; thou hast anointed my head 
with oil, and my cup shall be full. 

6 But thy loving-kindness and 
mercy shall' follow me all the days 
of my life ; and I will dwell in the 
house of the Lord for ever. 



THE FIFTH DAY. 

Psalm xxiv. Domini est terra. 

THE earth is the Lord's, and all 
that therein is; the compass 
of the world, and they that dwell 
therein. 

2 For he hath founded it upon 
the seas, 8nd prepared it upon tne 



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3 Who shall ascend into the hill 
of the Lord ? or who shall rise up 
in his holy place 1 

4 Even he that hath clean hands, 
and a pure heart; and that hath 
not lift up his mind unto vanity, 
nor sworn to deceive his neigh- 
bour. 

5 He shall receive the blessing 
from the Lord, and righteousness 
from the God of his salvation. 

6 This is the generation of them 
that seek him; even of them that 
seek thy face, Jacob. 

7 Lift up your heads, ye gates ; 
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting 
doors ; and the King of glory shall 
come in. 

8 Who is the King of glory 1 
It is the Lord strong and mighty, 
even the Lohd mighty in battle. 

9 Lift up your heads, ye gates ; 
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting 
doors ; and the King of glory shall 
come in. 

10 Who is the King of glory! 
Even the Lord of hosts, he is the 
King of glory. 

Psalm XXV. Jld te, Domine, levavi. 

UNTO thee, O Lord, will I lift 
up my soul; my God, I have 
put my trust in thee : let me not 
be confounded, neither let mine 
enemies triumph over me. 

2 For all they that hope in the« 
shall not be ashamed ; but such as 
transgress without a cause shall be 
put to confusion. 

3 Show me thy ways, Lord, 
and teach me thy paths. 

4 Lead me forth in thy truth, 
and learn me : for thou art tlie God 
of my salvation; in thee hath been 
my hope all the day long. 

5 Call to remembrance, Lord^ 
thy tender mercies, and thy loving- 
kindnesses, which have been ever 
of old. 

6 remember not the sins and 
offences of my youth ; but accord- 
ing to thy mercy think thou upon 
me, O Lord, for thy goodness. 

7 Gracious and rigliteous is the 
Lord; therefore will he teach sin- 
ners in the way. 

8 Them that are meek shall ha 
guide in judgment; and such ^ 



Day 6. 



THE PSALTER, 



ai^ gentle, them shaD he earn his 
wa.y. 

9 All the paths of the Lord are 
mercy and truth, unto such as 
keep his covenant, and his testi- 
monies. 

10 For thy Name's sake, Lord, 
be merciful unto my sin; for it is 
great. 

1 1 What man is he that feareth 
the Lord 1 him shall he teach in the 
way that he shall choose. . 

12 His soul shall dwell at ease, 
and his seed shall inherit the land. 

13 The secret of the Lord is 
amon;,^ them that fear him ; and he 
will show th-^m his covenant. 

14 Mine eyes are ever looking: 
onto the Lord ; for he shall pluck 
my feet out of the net. 

15 Turn thee unto me, and have 
mercj' upon me ; for I am desolate, 
and in misery. 

16 The sorrows of my heart arc 
enlarged : O bring thou me out of 
my troubles. 

17 Look upon my adversity and 
misery, and forgive me all my sin. 

IS Consider mine enemies, how 
many they are ; and they bear a 
tyrannous hate against me. 

19 keep my soul, and deliver 
me: let me not'be confounded, for 
I have put my trust in thee. 

20 Let perfectne^s and righteous 
dealing wait upon m.e ; for my hope 
hath been in thee. 

21 Deliver Israel, God, out of 
all his troubles. 



Psalm xxvi. Judica me, Domirte. 

BE thou my Judge, Lord, for I 
have wailred innocently : my 
trast hath been also in the Lord, 
therefore shall I not fall. 

2 Examine me, Lord, and 
prove me ; try out my reins and my 
neart. 

3 For thy loving-kindness is ever 
before mine eyes"; and I will walk 
m thy truth. 

4 1 have not dwelt with vain 
persons : neither wmII I have fellow- 
ship with the deceitful. 

5 I have hatc'd the conicregation 
of the wicked; and will not sit 
among the ungodly 



cency, Lord ; and so will I go to 
thine altar ; 

7 That I may show the voice of 
thanksgiving, and tell of all thy 
wondrous works, 

S Lord, I have loved the habi^a 
tion of thy house, and the plac^ 
where thine honour dwelleth. 

9 shut not up my soul with 
the sinners, nor my life with the 
blood-thirsty ; 

10 In whose hands is wicked- 
ness, and their right hand is full of 
gifts. 

1 1 But as for me, I will walk in- 
nocently: deliver me, and be 
merciful unto me. 

12 My footstandeth right: I will 
praise the Lord in the congrega- 
tions. 

Hbening draper. 

Psalm xxvii. Dominus illuminatto. 

THE Lord is my light and my 
salvation; whom then shall I 
fear ? the Lord is the strength of 
my life ; of whom then shall I be 
afraid ] 

2 When the wicked, even mine 
enemies and my f)es, came upon 
me to eat up my flesh, they stum- 
bled and fell. 

3 Though an host of men were 
laid against me, yet shall not my 
heart l)e afraid ; aiid though there 
rose up war against me, yet wiU I 
put my trust in him. 

4 One thing have I desired of the 
Lord, which I will require, even 
that I may dwell in the house of 
the Lord all tlie days of my life, 
to behold the fair beauty of the 
Lord, and to visit his temple. 

5 For in the time of trouble he 
shall hide me in his tal^ernacle ; yea, 
in the secret place of his dwelling 
shall lie hide me, and set me np 
upon a rock of stone. 

6 And now sliall he lift up mine 
head above mine enemies lound 
about mc. 

7 Therefore will T offer in t\\a 
dwelling an oblation, with .great 
gladness : I will sing and speak 
praises untD the Lord. 

S Hearken unto my • voice, 
Lord, when I cry unto thee; have 

. ^, ^..^^...j . 1 mercy upon nie, and heai me. 

6 I will wash my hands in inno- i 9 My heart hath talked of tliec^ 
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THE 



DAT 6. 



Peck ye mj face: Thy face, Loud, | in him, and I am nelped : therefor© 



will I sec 

10 hide not thou thy face from 
me, nor cast thy servant away in 
dhspleasure. 

1 1 Thou Jiast been my succour ; 
leave me not, neither tbrsake me, 
God of my salvation. 

12 When my father and my 
mother forsake me, the Lord taketii 
me up. 

13 Teach me thy way, Lord, 
laid lead me in the riiiht wrry, be- 
cause of mine enemies^ 

14 DeUver me not over into th:; 
will of mine adversaries: for there 
are false witnesses risen up against 
me, and such as speak wroncr. 

15 I should utterly have fainted, 
but that I believe verily to see tiie 
goodness of the Lord in tlie land 
of the living. 

16 tar'ry thou the Lord's lei- 
sure; be strong, and he shall com- 
fort thine heart ; and put tliou tliy 
trust m the Lord. 

Psalm xxviii, J^d te, D-omine. 
FTNTO thee will I cry, <) L-ord, 
^ my strength : think no scorn 
of me; lest, if thou make as though 
thou hearest not, I become like 
them that go down into the pit. 

2 Hear the voice of my humble 
p+4itions, wlien 1 cry unto thee; 
when I hold up my hands towards 
tiie mercy-seat of thy holy t-c^mpie. 

3 () pluck me not away, neither 
destroy me with the un2;Vjdiy and 
wicked doers, which spoak friendly 
to their neighbours, but hnagine 
mischief in their hearts. 

4 Reward them according to 
their deeds, and according to the 
wickedness of their own inven- 
tions. 

5 Recompense them after the 
work of tlieir hands; pay them that 
tliev liave deserved. 

o' For tliey regard not in their 
m'u'1 tiie works of the Lord, nor 
th-^ operation of his hands ; there- 
fore sliall he break them down, 
and not build them up. 

7 praised be trie Lord ; for he. 
hath heard the voice of my humble 
petitions. 

S The I ord is my strength, and 



my heart danceth for joy, and in 
my song will I praise hmi. 

9 The Lord is my strength, and 
he is the wholesome defence of hia 
Anointed. 

10 O save thy people, and gi%-o 
thy blessing unto thine inheritance? 
feed them, and set them up ua 
ever. 

Psalm xxix. Jiffertt Domina. 

BRING unto the Lord, ye 
mighty, bring young rams unio 
the Lord; ascribe unto the Lord 
worship and strength. 

2 Give the Lord the honour due 
unto his Name; worship the Lord 
with holy worship. 

3 Itis'theLoRDthatcommandeth 
the waters; it is the glorious God 
that maketh the tnunder. 

4 It is the Lord that ruleth the 
sea; the voice of the Lord is 
miglity in oi)eriiiion ; thb voice of 
the Lord is a glorious voice. 

5 Tlie voice of the Lord break* 
eth the cedar trees; yea, the Lokd 
breaketh the cedars of Libanus. 

6 He maketh them also to skip 
like a caif; Libanus also, and Sfe- 
rion, like a young unicorn. 

7 The voice'of the Lord dividefh 
the liames of tire ; the voice of the 
Lord shaketh the wilderness; yea, 
the Lord shaketh the w iider nes3 
of Cades. 

8 The voice of the Lord maketh 
the hinds to bring forth young, and 
discovereth the thick bashes: in 
his temple doth every man .speak 
of his honour. 

9 The Lord sitteth above the 
vvater-llood, and the Lord remaii> 
eth a King for ever. 

10 The Lord shall give strength 
unto his people; the Lord shall 
give his people the blessiiig of 
peace. 



THE SIXTH DAY. 

u I- II I n g V a y> c r. 

Psalm XXX. Exaltabo te, Doimnc. 
y WILL magnify tliee, i) Lord; 
J- for thou hast set me up. and nok 
made my foes to triumph over ma 
2 f) Lord, my God, I cried unlo 
£Qy shield ; my heart hath trusted i thee; and thou hast healed me^ 



THE PSALTEIU 



3 Thou, LoB D, hast brought my 
eoul out of hell : thou hast kept my 
life from them that go down to the 
oit. 

4 Sing praises unto the Lord, 
ye saints of liis ; and give thanks 
unto him, for a remembrance of his 
holiness. 

6 For his wrath endureth but the 
twinkling of an eye, and in his 
pleasure is life ; heaviness may en- 
dure for a night, but joy cometh in 
the morning. 

6 And in my prosperity I said, 
I shall never be removed: thou, 
Lord, of thy goodness, hast made 
■ffiy hill so strong. 

7 Tliou didst turn thy face from 
me, and I was troubled. 

8 Then cried I unto thee, 
Lord; and gat me to my Lord 
right humbly. 

9 What profit is there in my 
blood, when I go down to the pit T 

10 Shall the dust give thanks 
unto thee 1 or shall it declare thy 
truth 1 

11 Hear, Lord, and have mercy 
upon me ; Lord, be thou my helper. 

1 2 Thou hast turned my heavi- 
ness into joy ; thou hast put off my 
sackcloth, and girded me with 



13 Therefore shall every good 
man sing of thy praise without 
ceasing. my God, I will give 
tiianks unto thee for ever. 

Psalm xxxi. In <e, D amine, speravi. 

IN thee, Lord, have I put my 
trust; let me never be put to 
confusion ; deliver me in thy right- 
eousness. 

2 Bow down thine ear to me; 
make haste to deliver me. 

3 And be thou my strong rock, 
and house of defence, that thou 
mayest save me. 

4 For thou art my strong rock, 
and my castle: be thou also my 
guide, anil lead me for thy Name's 
sake. 

5 Draw me out of the net that 
they have laid privily for me ; for 
thou art my strength. 

6 Into thy hands I commend my 
spirit ; for thou hast redeemed me, ! sons of men ? 
Lord, thou God of truth. i 22 Thru shalt hide them privily 

7 I have hated them that hold of i by thine own presence from the 

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superstitious vanities, and my tr.W 
hath been in the Lord. 

8 I will be glad, and rejoice ip 
thy mercy ; for thou hast considei 
ed my trouble, and hast known ray 
soul m adversities. 

9 Thou hast not shut me up irtto 
the hand of the enemy ; but hast sei 
my feet in a large room. 

10 Have mercy upon me, Lord, 
for I am in trouble, and mine eye 
is consumed for very heaviness ^ 
yea, my soul and my body. 

1 1 For my life is waxen old with 
heaviness, and my years with 
mourning. 

12 My strength faileth me, be- 
cause of mine iniquity, and my 
bones are consumed. 

13 1 became a reproof among all 
mine enemies, but especially among 
my neighbours ; and they of mine 
acquaintance were afraid of me; 
and they that did see me without, 
conveyed themselves from me. 

14 I am clean forgotten as a dead 
man out of mind ; I am become like 
a broken vessel. 

15 For 1 have heard the blas- 
phemy of the multitude, and feai 
IS on every side ; while they con- 
spire together against me, and take 
their counsel to take away my life. 

16 But my hope hath been in 
thee, Lord ; I have said. Thou 
art my God. 

17 My time is in thy hand; de- 
liver me from the hand of mine 
enemies, and from them that per- 
secute me. 

18 Show thy servant the light of 
thy countenance, and save me for 
thy mercy's sake. 

19 Let me not be confounded, 
Lord, for I have called upon thee; 
let tli^ ungodly be put to confusion, 
and be put to silence in the grave, 

20 Let the lying lips be put to 
silence, which cruelly, disdainfully 
and despitefuliy speak against the 
righteous. 

210 how plentiful is thy good- 
ness, which thou hast laid up for 
them that fear thee, and that thou 
hast prepared for them that put 
their trust in thee, even before the 



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Day 6 



provoking of all men : thou shalt 
Keep tliem secretly in thy taber- 
nacle from the strife of tongues. 

23 Thanks be to the Lord ; for 
he hath showed me marvellous great 
kindness in a strong city. 

24 And when I made haste, I 
said, I am cast out of the sight of 
thine eyes. 

25 Nevertheless, thou heardest 
the voice of my prayer, when I cried 
unto thee. 

26 love the Lord, all ye his 
saints; for the Lord preserveth 
them that are faithful, and plente- 
ously rewardeth the proud doer. 

27 Be strong, and he shall estab- 
lish your heart, all ye that put your 
trust in the Lord. 



2Bbenfnfl ^rager. 

Psalm xxxii. Beati, quorum. 

BLESSED is he whose unright- 
eousness is forgiven, and whose 
gin is covered. 

2 Blessed is the man unto whom 
the Lord imputeth no sin, and in 
whose spirit there is no guile. 

3 For whilst I held my tongue, 
my bones consumed away through 
my daily complaining. 

4 For thy hand is heavy upon 
me day and night, and my moisture 
IS like the drought in summer. 

5 I will aclmowledge my sin 
wnto thee ; and mine unrighteous- 
ness have I not h'd. 

6 I said, I will confess my sins 
onto the Lord; and so thou for- 
gavest the wickedness of my sin. 

7 For this shall every one that is 
^odly make his prayer unto thee, 
m a time when thou may est be 
found ; but in the great water-floods 
they shall not come nigh him. 

8 Thou art a place to hide me 
in; thou shalt preserve me from 
trouble; thou shalt compass me 
-about with songs of deliverance. 

9 I will inform thee, and teach 
thee in the way wherein thou shalt 
go; and I will guide thee with 
mine eye. 

10 Be ye not like to horse and 
mule, wliich have no understand- 
ing ; whose mouths must be held 
with bit and bridlo, lest they fall 
upon thee. 



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1 1 Great plagues remain for the 

ungodly: but whoso puttcth his 
trust in the Lord, mercy embraceth 
him on every side. 

12 Be glad, ye righteous, and 
rejoice m the Lord ; and be joyful, 
all ye that are true of heart. 

Psalm xxiiii. Exultate, jueti. 

REJOICE in the Lord, ye 
righteous ; for it becometh weli 
the just to be thankful. 

2 Praise the Lord with harp; 
sing praises unto him with the lute, 
and instrument of ten strings. 

3 Sing unto the Lord a new song ; 
sing praises lustily unto him with 
a good courage. 

4 For the word of the Lord is 
true ; and all his works are faithful. 

5 He loveth righteousness and 
judgment ; the earth is full of the 
goodness of the Lord. 

6 By the word of the Lord were 
the heavens made ; and all the liosta 
of them by the breath of his mouth. 

7 He gathereth the waters of the 
sea together, as it were upon an 
heap ; and layeth up the deep, as 
in a treasure-house. 

8 Let all the earth fear the Lord ; 
stand in awe of him, all ye tliat 
dwell in the world. 

9 For he spake, and it was done ; 
he commanded, and it stood fast. 

10 The LoRDbringeth the coun- 
sel of the heathen to nought, and 
maketh the devices of the people 
to be of none effect, and casteth 
out the counsels of princes. 

1 1 The counsel of the Lord shall 
endure for ever, and the thought*? 
of his heart from generation to 
generation. 

12 Blessed are the people whose 
God is the Lord Jehovah ; and 
blessed are the folk, that he hath 
chosen to him, to be his inherit- 
ance. 

1 3 The Lord looked down from 
heaven, and beheld all the children 
of men ; from the habitation of his 
dwelling, he consider eth all them 
that dwell on the earth. 

14 He fashioneth all the hearts; 
of them, and understandeth all theii 
works. 

15 There is no king that can be 
saved by the multitude of an host \ 



DAT 7. 

neither is any mighty man deliver- 
ed by much strength. 

1 6 A horse is counted but a vain 
thin? to save a man ; neither shall 
he deliver any man by his great 
strength. 

17 Behold, the eye of the Lord 
IS upon them that fear him, and 
upon them that put their trust in 
his mercy ; 

18 To deliver their soul from 
death, and to feed them in the time 
of dearth. 

19 Our soul hath patiently tar- 
ried for the Lord; for he is our 
help and our shield. 

20 For our heart shall rejoice in 
him ; because we have hoped in his 
holy Name. 

21 Let thy merciful kindness, O 
Lord, be upon us. like as we do 
put our trust in thee. 

Psalm xxxiv. Benedicam Domino. 

I WILL alway give thanks unto 
the Lord; his praise shall ever 
be in my mouth. 

2 My soul shall make her boast 
in the Lord; the humble shall hear 
thereof and be glad. 

3 praise the Lord with me, 
and let us magnify his Name to- 
gether. 

4 I sought the Lord, and he 
heard me; yea, he delivered me 
out of all my fear. 

o They^ had an eye unto him, 
and were lightened ; and their faces 
were not ashamed. 

6 Lo. the poor crieth, and the 
Lord hearcth him ; yea. and saveth 
him out of all his troubles, 

7 The angel of the Lord tarrieth 
round about them that fear him, 
and delivereth them. 

8 O taste, and see. how grracious 
the Lord is: bles.sed is the man 
that tr\isteth in him. 

9 O fear the Lord, ye that are 
his saints, for they that fear him 
la-3k nothiuir. 

10 The lions do lack, and suffer 
huui^er: but they who seek the 
Lord shall want no manner of 
tiling tliat is good. 

1 1 Come, ye children, and hear- 
ken unto me ; I will teach you the 
fear of the Lord. 

12 What man is he that lusteth 



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to live, and would fein see goo<j 

days 1 

13 Keep thy^tongue from evil, 
and thy Bps, that they speak no 
guile. 

14 Eschew evil, and do goo4, 
seek peace, and ensue it. 

15 The eyes of the Lord are 
over the righteous, and his ears axe 
open unto their prayers. 

1 6 The countenance of the Loup 
is against them that do evil, to root 
out the remembrance of them from 
the earth. 

17 The righteous cry, and the 
Lord heareth them, and delivereth 
them out of all their troubles. 

18 The Lord is nigh unto them 
that are of a contrite heart, and will 
save such as be of an humble spirit. 

19 Great are the troubles of the 
righteous ; but the Lord delivereth 
him out of all. 

20 He keepeth all his bones, so 
that not one of them is broken. 

21 But misfortune shall slay the 
ungodly; and they that hate the 
rigiiteous shall be desolate. 

22 The Lord delivereth the souJs 
of his servants; and all they that 
put their trust in liim shall not be 
destitute. 



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THE SEVENTH DAY. 

iillornfug caper. 

Psahn XXXV. Judica m«, Domine. 

PLEAD thou my cause, O Lord, 
with them that strive with nie, 
and fi^;ht thou against them tlial 
fight against me. 

^2 Lay hand upon the shield and 
buckler, and stand up to holp me, 

3 Bring forth the spear, and stop 
the way again.st them that perse- 
cute me : say unto my souJ, 1 am 
thy salvation. 

4 Let them be confounded, o.nd 
put to shame, that seek after my 
soul ; let them be tinned back, and 
brought to confusion, that imagine 
mischief for me. 

5 Let them be as the dust befor« 
the wind, anu the angel of the 
LoRn scattering them. 

6 Let their way be dark and 
slippery, and let the angel of tii* 
Lord persecute them. 

For they have privilj laid tlif^s. 



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net to destroy me withoi^ a cause ; 
yea, even without a cause have 
they made a pit for my soul. 

8 Let a sudden destruction come 
upon him unawares, and his net 
that he hath laid privily catch him- 
self; that he may fall into his own 
mischief. 

9 And, my soul, be joyful in the 
Loiic; it shall rejoice in his sal- 
vation. 

10 All my bones shall say, Lord, 
who is like unto thee, who deliver- 
est the poor from him that is too 
strong: for him ; yea, the poor, and 
him that is in misery, from him 
tliat spoileth him 1 

1 1 False witnesses did rise up : 
they laid to my charge things that 
I knew not. 

12 They rewarded me evil for 
good, to tne great discomfort of my 
soul. 

1 3 Nevertheless, when they were 
sick, I put on sackcloth, and hum- 
bled my soul with fasting ; and my 
prayer shall turn into mine own 
bosom. 

14 1 behaved myself as though it 
had been my friend or my brother ; 
I went heavily, as one that mourn- 
eth for his mother. 

15 But in mine adversity they 
rejoiced, and gathered themselves 
together ; yea, the very abjects came 
together against rne unawares, 
making mouths at me, and ceased 
not. 

16 With the flatterers were busy 
mockers, who gnashed upon me 
with their teeth. 

17 Lord, how long wilt thou look 
upon thisi deliver my soul 
from the calamities which they 
bring on me, and my darling from 
the lions. 

?o will I give thee thanks in 
the great congregation ; I will praise 
thee among much people. 

19 let not them that are mine 
enemies triumph over me ungodly ; 
neither let them wink with their 
eyes, that hate me without a 
cause. 

20 And why"? their communing 
IS not" for peace ; but they imagine 
deceitful words asrainst them that 
are quiet in the land. 

21 They gaped upon me with 



Dai 7 

their mouths, and said, Fie on thee ? 
fie on thee! we saw it with oui 
eyes. 

^2 This thou hast seen, O Lord ; 
hold not thy tongue then ; go no-^ 
far from me, Lord. 

23 Awake, and stand up to judge 
my quarrel ; avenge thou my cause, 
my God and my Lord. 

24 Judge me, Lord my God, 
according to thy righteousness ; and 
let them not triumph over me. 

26 Let them not say in their 
hearts. There ! there ! so would we 
have it ; neither let them say, W« 
have devoured him. 

26 Let them be put to confusion 
and shame together, that rejoice at 
my trouble; let them be clothed 
with rebuke and dishonour, that 
boast themselves against me. 

27 Let them be glad and rejoice, 
that favour mj'' righteous dealing; 
yea, let them say alway. Blessed 
be the Lord, who hath pleasure in 
the prosperity of his ser^'ant, 

28 And as for my tongue, it shaD 
be talking of thy righteousness, arid 
of thy praise, all the day long. 

Psalm xxxvi. Dixit injustus. 
heart showeth me the wick- 



edness of the ungodly, that 
there is no fear of God before his 
eyes. 

2 For he flattereth himself in his 
own sight, until his abominable sin 
be found out. 

3 The words of his mouth are 
unrighteous and full of deceit : he 
hath left off to behave himself 
wisely, and to do good. 

4 He imagineth mischief upon 
his bed, and hath set himself in no 
good way; neither doth he abhor 
any thing that is evil. 

5 Thy mercy, Lord, reacheth 
unto the heavens, and thy faithful- 
ness unto the clouds. 

6 Thy righteousness standetb 
like the strong mountains: thy 
judgments are like the great deen, 

7^Thou, Lord, shalt save bo?h 
man and beast: how excellent is 
thy mercy, God ! and the children 
of men shall put their trust undei 
the shadow of thy wings. 

8 They shall 'be satisfied with 
the plenteousness of thy ^uae; 
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DAT 7. 



THE PSALTER. 



4nd thon shalt give them drink of 
thy pleasures, as out of the river. 

9 For with thee is the well of 
rife : and in thy light shall we see 
light 

10 continue forth thy loving- 
jdndness unto them that know 
thee, and thy righteousness unto 
tliem that are true of heart. 

11 let not the foot of pride 
come against me ; and let not the 
hand of the ungodly cast me down. 

12 There are they fallen, all that 
work wickedness; they are cast 
down, and shall not he able to stand. 

Psalm XXX vii. J^oli mmulari. 
TjTRET not thyself because of the 

ungodly; neither be thou en^ 
vious against the evil doers. 

2 For they shall soon be cut down 
like the grass, and be withered even 
as the green herb. 

3 Put thou thy trust in the Lord, 
and be doing good; dwell in the 
land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 

4 Delight thou in the Lord, and 
he shall give thee thy heart's 
desire. 

5 Commit thy way unto the 
Lord, and put thy trust in him, 
and he shall bring it to pass. 

6 He shall make thy righteous- 
ness as clear as the light, and thy 
just dealing as the noon-day. 

7 Hold thee still in the Lord, 
and abide patiently upon him ; but 
grieve not thyself at him whose 
way doth prosper, against the man 
that doeth after evil counsels. 

8 Leave off from wrath, and let 
go displeasure: fret not thyself, 
else shalt thou be moved to do 
evil 

9 Wicked doers shall be rooted 
out ; and they that patiently abide 
the Lord, those shall inherit the 
hind. 

10 Yet a little while, and the un- 
godlj^ shall be clean gone : thou 
shalt look after his place, and he 
shall be away. 

11 But the meek-spirited shall 
possess the earth, and shall be re- 

• freshed in the multitude of peace. 

12 The ungodly seeketh counsel 
e^ainst the just, and gnasheth upon 
\Lm with his teeth. 



13 The Lord shall laugh him to 
scorn ; for he hath seen that his day 
is coming. 

14 The ungodly have drawn out 
the sword, and have bent their bow, 
to cast dowTi the poor and needy, 
and to slay such as are of a right 
conversation. 

15 Their sword shall go through 
their own heart, and their bow shall 
be broken. 

16 A small thing that the right- 
eous hath, is better than greal 
riches of the ungodly. 

17 For the arms of the ungodly 
shall be broken, and the Lord up- 
holdeth the righteous. 

18 The Lord knoweth the days 
of the godly ; and their inheritance 
shall endure for ever. 

1 9 They shall not be confounded 
in the perilous time; and in the 
days of dearth they shall have 
enough. 

20 As for the ungodly, they shall 
perish, and the enemies of the 
Lord shall consume as the fat of 
Iambs: yea, even as the smoke 
shall they consume away. 

21 The ungodly borroweth, and 
payeth not again ; hut the righteous 
IS merciful and hberal. 

22 Such as are blessed of God, 
shall possess the land; and they 
that are cursed of him, shall be 
rooted out. 

23 The Lord ordereth a good 
man's going, and maketh his way 
acceptable to himself. 

24 Though he fall, he shall not 
be cast away; for the Lord up- 
holdeth him with his hand. 

25 I have been young, and now 
am old ; and yet saw I never the 
righteous forsaken, nor his seed 
begging their bread. 

26 The righteous is ever merci- 
ful, and lendeth ; and his se<vi is 
blessed. 

27 Flee from evil, and do the 
thing that is good ; and dwell for 
evermore. 

28 For the Lord loveth the thing 
that is right ; he forsaketh not his 
that be godly, but they are pre- 
served for ever. 

29 The unrighteous shall be 
punished ; as for the seed of the un- 
godly, it shall be rooted out. 



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Day 8 



SO The righteous shall inherit 
the land, and^iwell therein for ever. 

31 The mouth of the righteous 
IS exercised in wisdom, and his 
tongue will he talking of judgment. 

32 The law of his God is in his 
heart, and his goings shall not 
slide. 

33 The ungodly seeth the right- 
eous, and seeketh occasion to slay 
fcim. 

34 The Lord will not leave him 
in his hand, nor condemn him 
when he is judged. 

35 Hope thou in the Lord, and 
keep his way, and he shall promote 
thee, that thou shalt possess the 
land: when the ungodly shall 
perish, thou shalt see it. 

36 I myself have seen the un- 
godly in great power, and flourish- 
ing like a green bay-tree. 

37 I went by, and lo, he was 
gone : I sought him, but his place 
could no where be found. 

38 Keep innocency, and take 
heed unto the thing that is right; 
for that shall bring a man peace at 
the last. 

39 As for the transgressors, they 
shall perish together ; and the end 
of the ungodly is, they shall be 
rooted out at the last. 

40 But tlie salvation of the right- 
eous Cometh of the Lord ; w^ho is 
also their strength in the time of 
trouble. 

41 And the Lord shall stand by 
them, and save them : he shall de- 
liver them from the ungodly, and 
shall save them, because they put 
their trust in him. 



THE EiaHTH DAY. 

Psalm xxxviii. Doviine, ve in furore. 

PUT me not to rebuke, O Lord, 
in thine anger ; neither chasten 
me in thy heavy displeasure : 

2 For thine arrows stick fast in 
me, and thy hand presseth me sore. 

3 There'is no health in my flesh, 
because of thy displeasure ; neither 
is there any rest in my bones, by 
reason of my sin. 

4 For my wickednesses are gone 
over my head, and are like a sore 
borden, too heavy for me to bear. 

1 



5 My wounds stink, and are cor- 
rupt through my foolishness. 

6 [ am brought into so grea' 
trouble and misery, that I go 
mouruing all the day long. 

7 For my loins are filled with a 
sore disease, and there is no whole 
part in my body. 

8 I am feeble and sore smitten ; 
I have roared for the very disquiets 
ness of my heart. 

9 Lord, thou knowest all my de- 
sire ; and my groaning is not hid 
from thee. 

10 My heart panteth, my strength 
hath failed me, and the sight of 
mine eyes is gone from me. 

1 1 My lovers and my neighbours 
did stand looking upon my trouble, 
and my kinsmen stood afar off. 

12 They also that sought after 
my life laid snares for me; and 
they that went about to do me evil 
talked of wickedness, and imagined 
deceit all the day long. 

13 As for me, I was like a deaf 
man, and heard not; and as one 
that is dumb, who doth not open 
his mouth. 

1 4 I becam.e even as a man that 
heareth not, and in whose mouth 
are no reproofs. 

15 For in thee, Lord, have I 
put my trust ; thou shalt answei 
for me, Lord my God. 

1 6 I have required that they, even 
mine enemies, should not trmmph 
over me ; for when my foot slipt, 
they rejoiced greatly against me. 

17 And I truly am set in the 
plague, and my heaviness is ever 
in my sight. 

18 For I will confess my wick- 
edness, and be sorry for my sin. 

19 But mine enemies live, and 
are mighty; and they that hate me 
wrongfully are many in number. 

20 They also that reward evil 
for good are against me ; because I 
follow the thing that good is. 

21 Forsake me not, Lord, my 
God ; be not thou far from me. 

22 Haste thee to help me, O 
Lord God of my salvation. 

Psalm xxxix. Dixi, custodiam. 
T SAID, I will take heed to my 
ways, that I oftend not in my 
tongue. 



E?AY 8. 



THE PSALTER. 



2 I will keep my mouth as it 
were with a bridle, while the un- 
godly is in my sight. 

3 I held my tongue, and spake 
nothing : I kept silence, yea, even 
from good worus; but it was pain 
and grief to me. 

4 My heart was hot within me : 
and while I was thus musing the 
fire kindled, and at last I spake 
with my tongue; 

5 Lord, let me know my end, 
and the number of my days ; that 
I may be certified how long I have 
to live. 

6 Behold, thou hast made my 
days as it were a span long, and 
mine age is even as nothing in re- 
spect of thee ; and verily every man 
living is altogether vanity. 

7 For man walketh m a vain 
shadow, and disquieteth himself in 
vain; he heapeth up riches, and 
cannot tell who shall gather them. 

8 And now, Lord, what is my 
hope 1 Truly my hope is even in 
thee. 

9 Deliver me from all mine of- 
fences ; and make me not a rebuke 
unto the foolish. 

10 I became dumb, and opened 
not my mouth; for it was thy 
doing. 

1 1 Take thy plague away from 
me: I am even consumed by the 
means of thy heavy hand. 

12 When thou with rebukes dost 
diasten man for sin, thou makest 
his beauty to consume away, like 
as it w^ere a moth fretting a gar- 
ment: every man therefore is but 
vanity. 

13 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and 
with thine ears consider my call- 
ing; hold not thy peace at my 
tears : 

14 For I am a stranger with 
thee, and a sojourner, as all my 
fethers were. 

' 15 spare me a little, that I may 
recover my strength, before I go 
hence, and oe no rhore seen. 

Pealm xl. Expectans expectavi. 

I WAITED patiently for the 
Lord, and he inclined unto me, 
arui heard my calling. 

2 He brought me also out of the 
horrible pit, out of the mire and 



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clay, and set my feet upon the rock, 
and ordered my goings. 

3 And he hath pat a new song 
in my mouth, even a thanksgiving 
unto our God. 

4 Many shall see it, and fear, 
and shall put their trust in the 
Lord. 

5 Blessed is the man that halb 
set his hope in the Lord, and turn- 
ed not unto the proud, and to sucU 
as go about with lies. 

6 Lord, my God, great are th« 
wondrous works which thou hasi 
done, like as be also thy thoughts, 
which are to us-ward; and yet 
there is no man that ordereth them 
unto thee. 

7 If I should declare them, and 
speak of them, they should be more 
than I am able to express. 

8 Sacrifice and meat-offering 
thou wouldest not, but mine ears 
hast thou opened. 

9 Burnt-offerings and sacrifice 
for sin hast thou not required: then 
said I, Lo, I come ; 

10 In the volume of the book it 
is written of me, that I sliould fulfil 
thy will, my God : I am content 
to do it ; yea, thy law is within my 
heart. 

11 I have declared thy right- 
eousness in the great congrega- 
tion: lo, I vdll not refrain my 
lips, Lord, and that thou know- 
est. 

12 1 have not hid thy right-eous- 
ness within my heart ; my talk hath 
been of thy truth, and of thy salva 
tion. 

13 I have not kept back thy 
loving mercy and truth from the 
great con^^regation. 

14 Withdraw not thou thy 
mercy from me, Lord ; let thy 
loving-kindness and thy truth ai» 
way preserve me. 

15 For innumerable troubles are 
come about me; my sins have 
taken such hold upon me. that I am 
not able to look up ; yea, they are 
more in number than the hairs of 
my head, and my heart hath failed 
me. 

16 Lord, let it be thy pleasure 
to deliver me ; make heiste, Lord, 
to help me. 

17 Let them be ashamed, and 



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Day 8, 



confounded together, that seek after 
my soul to destroy it ; let them be 
driven backward, and put to le- 
buKC, that wish me evil. 

18 Let them be desolate, and re- 
warded with shame, that say unto 
mt;, Fie upon thee ! fie upon thee ! 

19 Let all those that seek thee, 
be joyful and glad in thee ; and let 
Buch as love thy salvation, say al- 
way, The Lord be praised I 

20 As for me, I am poor and 
needy ; but the Lord careth for me. 

21 Thou art my helper and re- 
deemer ; make no long tarrying, 
my God. 

Psalm xli. Beatus qui intelligit. 

BLESSED is he that consider- 
eth the poor and needy ; the 
LoRn shall deliver him in the time 
of trouble. 

2 The Lord preserve him, and 
keep him alive, that he may be 
blessed upon earth; and deliver 
not thou him into the will of his 
enemies. 

3 The Lord comfort him when 
he lieth sick upon his bed ; make 
thou all his bed in his sickness. 

4 I said, Lord, be merciful unto 
me ; heal my soul, for I have sin- 
ned against thee. 

5 Mine enemies speak evil of 
me. When shall he die, and his 
name perish ? 

6 And if he come to see me, he 
Bpeaketh vanity, and his heart con- 
ceiveth falsehood within himself; 
and when he cometh forth he tell- 
eth it. 

7 All mine enemies whisper to- 
gether against me, even against 
me do they imagine this evil. 

8 Let the sentence of guiltiness 
proceed against him ; and now that 
he lieth, let him rise up no more. 

9 Yea, even mine own familiar 
ffiend whom I trusted, who did 
also eat of my bread, hath laid 
great wait for me. 

10 But be thou merciful unto 
rne, Lord; raise thou me up 
again, and I shall reward them. 

11 By this I know thou favour- 
e?t mft}, that mine enemy doth not 
t/iumph against me. 

17 



12 And when I . am in my 
health, thou upholdest nie, and 
shall set me before thy face fo? 
ever. 

13 Blessed be the Lord God of 
Israel, world without end. Amen, 

Psalm xlii. Quemadmodum. 

LIK E as the hart desireth the 
water-brooks, so longeth my 
soul after thee, O God. 

2 My soul is athirst for God, 
yea, even for the living God: 
when shall I come to appear bo- 
fore the presence of God 1 

3 My tears have been my meat 
day and night, while they daily say 
unto me. Where is now thy Godl 

4 Now when I think thereupon, 
I pour out my heart by myself ; for 
I went with the multitude, and 
brought them forth into the house 
of God; 

5 In the voice of praise and 
thanksgiving, among such as keep 
hoiy-day. 

6 Why art thou so full of heavi- 
ness, my soul 1 and why art thoH 
so disquieted within me 1 

7 Put thy trust in God ; for I 
will yet give him thanks for ihe 
help of his countenance. 

8 My God, my soul is vexed 
within me; therefore will I re- 
member thee concerning the land 
of Jordan, and the little hill of 
Hermon. 

9 One deep calleth another, be- 
cause of the noise of the water- 
pipes ; all thy waves and storms 
are gone over me. 

10 The Lord hath granted his 
loving-kindness in the day-time; 
and in the night-season did I sing 
of him, and niade my prayer unto 
the God of my life. 

Ill will say unto the God of my 
strength, Why hast thou forgotten 
me ] why go I thus heavily, while 
the enemy oppresseth mel 

12 My bones are smitten asun- 
der as with a sword, while mine 
enemies that trouble me casi me in 
the teeth ; 

1 3 Namely, while they say daily 
unto me, Where is now thy God i 

14 Why art thou so vexed, 
soul 1 and why art thou so disqm« 
eted within me 1 



PAT 9. 

15 put thy trust in God; for 
I will yet thank him, which is the 
help of my countenance, and my 
God. 

Psalm xliii. Judica rne, Deus. 

GIVE sentence with me, God, 
and defend my cause against 
the ungodly people*; deliver me 
fram the deceitful and wicked 
man, 

2 For thou art the God of my 
strength, why hast thou put me 
from thee] and why go I so hea- 
vily, while the enemy oppresseth 
mel 

3 send out thy light and thy 
truth, that they may lead me, and 
bring me unto thy holy hill, and to 
thy dwelling. 

4 And that I may go unto the 
altar of God, even unto the God of 
my joy and gladness; and upon 
the harp will I irive thanks onto 
tiiee, O God, my God. 

5 Why art thou so heaw, my 
Boul, and why art thou so disquiet- 
ed within me 1 

6 put thy trust in God ; for I 
will yet give him thanks, which is 
the help of my countenance, and 
my God. 



THE PSALTER. 



THE NINTH DAY. 

Psalm xliv. Deus, aurihus. 

WE have heard with our ears, 
God, our Others have told us, 
what thou hast done in their time 
(rf old ,• 

2 How thou hast driven out the 
heathen with thy hand, and planted 
them in ; how thou hast destroyed 
the nations, and cast them out. 

3 For they gat not tlie land in 
possession through their own 
Bword, neither was it their own 
aim that helped them : 

4 But thy right hand, and thine 
arm, and the light of thy counte- 
nance ; because thou hadst a favour 
unto them. 

5 Thou art my King, God; 
send help unto Jacob. 

6 Through thee will we over- 
throw our enemies, and in thy 
Name will we tread them under 
ihai rise up against us. 



7 Fer I Wi. not trust m my bow, 
it is not my sword that shall help Die; 

8 But it is thou that savest us 
from our enemies, and puttest them 
to contusion that hate us. 

9 We make our boast of God 
all day long, and will praise thy 
Name for ever. 

10 But now thou art far off, and 
puttest us to confusion ; and goest 
not forth with our armies. 

1 1 Thou makest us to turn ou? 
backs upon our enemies, so that 
they which hate us spoil our goods, 

12 Thou lettest us be eaten up 
like sheep, and hast scattered us 
among the heathen. 

13 Thou sellest thy people for 
naught, and takest no money for 
them. 

14 Thou makest us to be re- 
buked of our neighbours, to be 
laughed to scorn, and had in de- " 
rision of them that are round 
about us. 

15 Thou makest us to be a by- 
word among the heathen, .and 
that the people shake their heads 
at us. 

1 6 My confusion is daily before 
me, and the shame of my face hath 
covered me ; 

17 For the voice of the slanderer 
and blasphemer, for tlie enemy and 
avenger. 

18 And though all this be come 
upon us, yet do we not forget thee, 
nor behave ourselves frowardly in 
thy covenant. 

19 Our heart is not turned back, 
neither our steps gone out of thy 
way ; 

20 No, not when thou has^ 
smitten us into the place of dra- 
gons, and covered us with the aha 
uowof death. 

21 If we have forgotten the 
Name of our God, and holden up 
our hands to any strange god, 
shall not God search it out 1 for he 
knoweth the very secrets of the 
heart. 

22 For thy sake also are wt 
killed all the day lon^, and are 
counted as sheep appomteU to be 
slain. 

23 Up, Lord, why sleepest thcu ! 
awake, and be not absent from us 
for ever. 



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24 Wherefore hidest thou thy 
fLi/'e, and forgettest our misery and 
trouble 1 

25 For our soul is brought low, 
even unto the dust; our belly 
cieaveth unto the ground. 

S6 Arise, and help us, and de- 
liver us for thy mercy's sake. 
Psalm xlv. Eructavit cor vieum. 

MY heart is inditing of a good 
matter ; I speak of the things 
which I have made unto the King. 

2 My tongue is the pen of a 
ready writer. 

3 Thou art fairer than the chil- 
dren of men ; full of grace are thy 
lips, because God hath blessed thee 
for ever. 

4 Gird thee with thy sword upon 
thy thigh, thou Most Mighty, 
according to thy worship and re- 
nown. 

5 Good luck have thou with 
thine honour : ride on, because of 
tlie word of truth, of meekness, and 
righteousness; and thy right hand 
sliall teach thee terrible things. 

6 Thy arrows are very sharp, 
and the people shall be subdued 
unto thee, even in the midst among 
tlie King's enemies. 

7 Thy seat, O God, endnreth for 
ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom 
is a right sceptre. 

8 Thou hast loved righteousness, 
and hated iniquity ; wherefore God, 
even thy God, hath anointed thee 
with the oil of gladness above thy 
fellows. 

9 All thy garments smell of 
myrrh, aloes, and cassia; out of 
the ivory palaces, whereby they 
have made thee glad. 

10 King's daughters were among 
tJiy honourable women ; upon thy 
right hand did stand the queen in a 
vesture of gold, wrought about with 
divers colours. 

11 Hearken, daughter, and 
consider ; incline thine ear ; forget 
also thine own people, and thy 
father's house. 

12 So shall the King have plea- 
sure in tky beauty; for he is thy 
Lord God,''and worship thou him. 

13 And the daughter of Tyre 
shall be there with a gift; like as 
the rich also among the people 



shall make their supplication oe- 
fore thee. 

14 The King's daughter is aij 
glorious within ; her clothing is of 
wrought gold. 

15 She shall be brought unto the 
King in raiment of needle work : 
tiie virgins that be her fellows shaU 
bear her company, and shall be 
brought unto thee. 

1 6 With joy and gladness shall 
they be brought, and shall entei 
into the King's palace. 

17 Instead of thy fathers, thou 
shalt have children, whom thou 
mayest make princes in all lands. 

18 I will remember thy Name 
from one generation to another; 
therefore shall the people give 
thanks unto thee, world without 
end. 

Psalm xlvi. Deiis nosier refugiuvu 

GOD is our hope and strength, a 
very present help in trouble, 

2 Therefore will we not fear, 
though the earth be moved, and 
though the hills be carried into the 
midst of the sea. 

3 Though the waters thereof rage 
and swell, and though the moun- 
tains sliake at the tempest of the 
same. 

4 The rivers of the flood thereof 
shall make glad the city of God; 
the holy place of the tabernacle of 
the Most Highest. 

5 God is in the midst of her, 
therefore shall she not be removed ; 
God shall help her, and that right 
early. 

6 The heathen make much ado, 
and the kingdoms are moved; but 
God hath showed his voice, and the 
earth shall melt away. 

7 The Lord of hosts is with us; 
the God of Jacob is our refuge. 

8 come hither, and behold tl» 
works of the Lord, what destr mo- 
tion he hath brought upon the earth. 

9 He maketh wars to cease in all 
the world; he breaketh the bow, 
and knappeth the spear in sunder, 
and burneth .the chariots in the 
fire. 

10 Be still, then, and know that 
I am God ; I will be exalted among 
the heathen, and I will be exalted 
in the earth. 



V7\t 



Day ! 



THE PSALTER. 



1 1 The Lord of hosts is with us ; 
the God of Jacob is our refuge. 

lEbeixfnfl ^arajer. 

Psalm xlvii. Omnes gtntes, plaudits. 

OCLAP your hands together, 
all ye people: sing imto 
God with the voice of melody. 

2 For the Lord is high, and to be 
feared; he is the great King upon 
Ell the earth. 

3 He shall subdue the people 
under us, and the nations under 
our feet. 

4 He shaU choose out an heri- 
tage for us, even the worship of 
Jacob, whom he loved. 

5 God is gone up with a merry 
noise, and the Lord with the sound 
of the trump. 

6 O sing praises, sing praises 
unto our God; sing praises, sing 
praises unto our Kin?. 

7 For God is the King of all the 
earth : sing ye praises with under- 
standing. 

S God reigneth over the heathen ; 
God sitteth upon his holy seat. 

9 The princes of the people are 
joined unto the people of the God 
of Abraham ; for God, which is 
very high exalted, doth defend the 
earth, as it were with a shield. 

Psalm xlviii. Magnus Dominus. 

GREAT is the Lord, and highly 
to be praised in the city of our 
God, even upon his holy hill. 

2 The hill of Sion is a fair place, 
and the joy of the whole earth; 
upon the north side lieth the city of 
the great King : God is well kno^vn 
in her palaces as a sure refuge. 

3 For lo, the kings of the earth 
are gathered, and gone by together. 

4 They marvelled to see such 
things ; they were astonished, and 
suddenly cast down. 

5 Fear came there upon them; 
end sorrow, as upon a woman in 
her travail. 

6 Thou shalt break the ships of 
the sea through the east-wind. 

7 Like as we have heard, so have 
we seen in the city of the Lord of 
hosts, in the city of our God ; God 
upholdeth the same for ever. 

8 We wait for thy loving-kind- 



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ness, God, in the midst of thy 
temple. 

9 God, according to thy Name, 
so i-s thy praise unto the world's 
end ; thy right hand is full of right- 
eousness. 

10 Let the Mount Sion rejoice, 
and the daughter of Judah be glad, 
because of thy judgments. . 

11 Walk about Sion, and go 
round about her; and tell the towew 
thereof. 

12 Mark well her bulwarks, get 
up her houses, that ye may teD 
them that come after. 

13 For this God is our God for 
ever and ever: he shall be our 
guide unto death. 

Psalm xlix. Audite hcBc, omnes. 

OHEAR ye this, all ye people; 
ponder it with your ears, all 
ye that dwell in the world ; 

2 High and low, rich and poor, 
one with another. 

3 My mouth shall speak of wis- 
dom, and my heart shall muse of 
understanding. 

4 I will incline mine ear to the 
parable, and show my dark speech 
upon the harp. 

5 Wherefore should I fear in the 
days of wickedness, and when tlie 
wickedness of my heels compasseth 
me round about 1 

6 There be some that put their 
trust in their goods, and boast 
themselves in the multitude of 
their riches. 

7 But no man may deliver his 
brother, nor make agreement unto 
God for him ; 

8 For it cost more to redeem their 
souls, so that he must let that alone 
for ever ; 

9 Yea, though he live long, te*d 
see not the grave. 

10 For he seeth that wise raen 
also die and perish together, as 
well as the ignorant and foolish, 
and leave their riches for other. 

1 1 And yet they think that their 
houses shall continue for ever, and 
that their dwelling-places shall en- 
dure from one generation to an- 
other ; and call the lands after ttieii 
own names. 

12 Nevertheless, man will not 
abi*^ in honour, seeing *ie may be 



THE PSALTER. 



Pay i^. 



compared ynto the beasts that per- 
ish ; this is the way of them. 

] 3 Thig is their foolishness, and 
tlieir posterity praise their sayini^. 

1 4 They lie in the hell like sheep; 
death gnaweth upon them, and the 
righteous shall have dominion over 
them in the morning: their beauty 
shall consume in the sepulchre out 
of their dwelling. 

15 But God hath delivered my 
soul from the place of hell ; foj: he 
shall receive me. 

16 Be not thou afraid, though 
one be made rich, or if the glory 
of his house be increased ; 

17 For he shall carry nothing 
away with him when he dieth, nei- 
ther shall his pomp follow him. 

1 8 For while he lived, he counted 
himself an happy man; and so 
long as thou dost well unto thyself, 
men will speak good of thee. 

19 He shall follow the genera- 
tion of his fathers, and shall never 
see light. 

20 Man being in honour hath no 
understanding, but is compared 
unto the beasts that perish. 



THE TENTH DAY. 

Psalm 1. Deus deorum. 

THE Lord, even the most mighty 
God^ hath spoken, and called 
the world, from the rising up of the 
sun unto the going down thereof. 

2 Out of Sion hath God appear- 
ed in perfect beauty. 

3 Our God shall come, and shall 
not keep silence; there shall go 
before him a consuming fire, and 
a mighty tempest shall be stirred 
up round aMout him. 

4 He shall call the heaven from 
above, and the earth, that he may 
judge his people. 

5 Gather my saints together unto 
me ; those that have made a cove- 
nant with me with sacrifice. 

6 And the heavens shall declare 
his righteousness : for God is judge 
himself. 

7 Hear, my people, and I will 
speak ; I myself will testify against 
thee, Israel ; for I am God, even 
\hy God. 

B i will not reprove thee because 

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of thy sacrifices, or for ihy burnt- 
offerings; because they w<«re not 
alway before me. 

9 1 will take no bullock out of 
thine house, nor he-goat out of thy 
folds. 

10 For all the beasts of the forest 
are mine, and so are the cattk upon 
a thousand hills. 

Ill know all the fowls upon th 
mountains, and the wild beasts of 
the field are in my sight. 

12 If I be hungry, I vdll not teL 
thee ; for the whole world is mine, 
and all that is therein. 

13 Thinkest thou that I will 
eat bull's flesh, and drink the blood 
of goats ] 

14 Offer unto God thanksgiving, 
and pay thy vows unto the Most 
Highest. 

15 And call upon me in the time 
of trouble ; so will I hear thee, and 
thou shalt praise me. 

16 But unto the ungodly said 
God, Why dost thou preach my 
laws, and takest my covenant in 
thy mouth ; 

17 Whereas thou hatest to bf> 
reformed, and hast cast my words 
behind thee '{ 

18 When thou sawest a thief, 
thou consentedst unto him; and 
hast been partaker with the adul- 
terers. 

19 Thou hast let thy mouth 
speak wickedness, and with thy 
tongue thou hast set forth deceit. 

20 Thou sattest and spakest 
against thy brother; yea, and hast 
slandered thine own mother's son. 

21 These things hast thou done, 
and I held my tongue, and thou 
thoughtest wickedly, that 1 am even 
such a one as thyself: t.ut I will 
reprove thee, and set nerore thes 
the things that thou has .ione. 

22 O consider this, ye tiiat forge* 
God, lest I pluck you away, and 
there be none to deliver you. 

23 Whoso offereth me thanks- 
and praise, he honoureth me ; and 
to him that ordereth his conversa^ 
tion right, will I show tlie salvation 
of God. 



Psalm li. Miserere mei, Deus- 

HAVE mercy upon me, O God, 
after thy great goodness; ^ 



Day 10. 



THE PSALTER. 



cording to the multitude of thy 

SLiiercies do away mine offences. 

2 Wash me thorouglily from my 
wickedness, and cleanse me from 
my sin. 

3 For I acknowledge my faults, 
and my sin is ever before me. 

4 Against thee only have I sin- 
ned, and done this evil in thy sight ; 

hat thou mightest be justified in 
tliy saying, and clear when thou 
art judged. 

5 Behold, I was shapen in wick- 
edness, and in sin hath my mother 
conceived me. 

6 But lo, thou requirest truth in 
the inward parts, and shalt make 
me to understand wisdom secretly. 

7 Thou shalt purge me with hys- 
sop, and I shall be clean; thou 
shalt wash me, and I shall be whi- 
ter than snow. 

^ 8 Thou shalt make me hear of 
joy; and gladness, that the bones 
which thou hast broken may re- 
joice. 

9 Turn thy face from my sins, 
and put out all my misdeeds. 

10 Make me a clean heart, 
God, and renew a right spirit with- 
m me. 

11 Cast me not away from thy 
presence, and take not thy holy 
Spirit from me. 

12 give me the comfort of thy 
help again, and stablish me with 
thy free Spirit. 

13 Then shall I teach thy ways 
unto the wicked, and sinners shall 
be converted unto thee. 

14 Deliver me from hlood-guilti- 
ness, God, thou that art the God 
of my health; and my tongue shall 
sing of thy righteousness. 

15 Thou shalt open my lips, 
Lord, ana my mouth shall show 
thy prais*^ 

16 Foi thou desirest no sacri- 
fice, else would I give it thee ; but 
thou delightest not in burnt-offer- 
ings. 

17 The sacrifice of God is a trou- 
bled spirit : a broken and contrite 
heart, O God, shalt thou not despise. 

18 Obe favourable and gracious 
onto Sion ; build thou the walls of 
Jerusalem. 

19 Then shalt thou he pleased 
with the sacrifice of righteousness. 



with the bumt-offerings and obla^ 
tions ; then shall they offer young 
bullocks upon thine altar. 

Psalm lii. Quid gloriaris 7 

WHY boastest thou thyself, thou 
tyrant, that tliou canst do 
mischief ; 

2 Whereas the goodness of God 
endureth yet daily ] 

3 Thy tongue imagineth wicked' 
ness, and with lies thou cuttest like 
a sharp razor. 

4 Thou hast loved unrighteous 
ness more than goodness, and to 
talk of lies more than righteous* 
ness. 

5 Thou hast loved to speak all 
words that may do hurt, thoia 
false tongue. 

6 Therefore shall God destroy 
thee for ever; he shall take thee^ 
and pluck thee out of thy dwell' 
ing, and root thee out of the land 
of the Uving. 

7 The righteous also shall see 
this, and fear, and shall laugh him 
to scorn; 

8 Lo, this is the man that took 
not God for his strength; but trust- 
ed unto the multitude of his riches, 
and strengthened himself in his 
wickedness. 

9 As for me, I am like a green 
olive-tree in the house of God ; my 
trust is in the tender mercy of God 
for ever and ever. 

ip I will always give thanks unto 
thee for that thou hast done ; and 
I will hope in thy Name, for tl\y 
saints like it well. 



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Psalm liii. Dixit insipiens. 

THE foolish body hath said in 
his heart, There is no God. 

2 Corrupt are they, and become 
abominable in their wickedness; 
there is none that docth good. 

3 God looked down from hea* 
ven upon the children of men, to 
see if there were any that would 
understand, and seek after God. 

4 But tiiey are all gone out of 
the way, they are altogether become 
abominable ; there is also none that 
doeth good, no not one. 

5 Are not tliey without undex* 



THE PSALTER. 



Day 10. 



standing that work wickedness, 
eating up my people as if tney 
would eat bread 1 they have not 
called upon God. 

6 They were afraid, where no 
fear was ; for God hath broken the 
bones of him that besieged thee ; 
thou hast put them to confusion, 
because God hath despised them. 

7 Oh, that the salvation were 
given unto Israel out of Sion ! Oh, 
Uiat the Lord would dehver his 
people out of captivity ! 

8 'Then should Jacob rejoice, and 
Israel should be right glad. 

Psalm liv. Deus,- in nomine. 

SAVE me, God, for thy Name's 
sake, and avenge me in thy 
etrength. 

2 Hear my prayer, God, and 
hearken unto the words of my 
mouth. 

3 For strangers are risen up 
against me ; and tyrants, which 
have not God before their eyes, 
seek after my soul. 

4 Behold, God is my helper ; the 
Lord is with them that uphold my 
soul. 

5 He shall reward evil unto mine 
enemies : destroy thou them in thy 
truth. 

6 An offering of a free heart will 
I give thee, and praise thy Name, 
LoED ; because it is so comfort- 
able. 

7 For he hath delivered me out 
of all my trouble ; and mine eye 
hath seen his desire upon mine 
enemies. 

Psalm Iv. Exaudiy Deus. 

HEAR my prayer, O God, and 
hide not thyself from my pe- 
tition. 

2 Take heed unto me, and hear 
me, how I mourn in my prayer, 
and am vexed. 

3 The enemy crieth so, and the 
ungodly cometh on so fast; for 
Uiey are minded to do me some 
mischief, so maliciously are they 
set against me. 

4 My heart is disquieted within 
me, and the fear of death is fallen 
upon me. 

6 Fearfulness and trembling are 
come upon me, and an horrible 
iiead hatli overwhelmed me. 



6 And I said. Oh that I had wmgs 
like a dove ! for then I would flee 
away, and be at rest. 

7 Lo, then would I get me away 
far off, and remain in the wilder- 
ness. 

8 I would make haste to escape, 
because of the stormy wind and 
tempest. 

9 Destroy their tongues, Lord, 
and divide them ; for I have spied 
unrighteousness and strife in the 
city. 

10 Day and night they go ab'>ut 
within the walls thereof : mischiet 
also and sorrow are in the midst 
of it. 

1 1 Wickedness is therein ; deceit 
and guile go not out of their streets. 

12 For it is not an open enemy 
that hath done me this dishonour ; 
for then I couid have borne it : 

1 3 Neither was it mine adversary 
that did magnify himself against 
me ; for then peradventure I would 
have hid myself from him : 

14 But it was even thou, my 
companion, my guide, and mine 
own famihar friend. 

15 We took sweet counsel to- 
gether, and walked in tlie house of 
God as friends. 

16 Let death come hastily upon 
them, and let them go down quick 
into hell ; for wickedness is in their 
dwellings, and among them. 

17 As for me, I will call upon 
God, and the Lord shall save me. 

18 In the evening, and morning, 
and at noonday, will I pray, and 
that instEintly ; and he shall hear 
my voice. 

19 It is he that hath delivered 
my soul in peace, from the battle 
that was against me ; for there 
were many with me. 

20 Yea, even God, that endureth 
fbr ever, shall hear me, and bring 
them down ; for they will not turn, 
nor fear God. 

21 He laid his hands upon such 
as be at peace with him, and he 
brake his covenant. 

22 The words of his mouth were 
softer than butter, having war in 
his heart ; his words were smoothei 
than oil, and yet be they very 
swords. 

93 cast thy burden upon the 



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Day 11. 



THE PSALTEK. 



Lord, and he shall nourish thee, 
und shall not suffer the righteous 
to tall for ever. 

24 And as for them, thou, God, 
shalt bring them into the pit of 
destruction. 

25 The blood-thirsty and deceit- 
ful men shall not live out half their 
days : nevertheless, my trust shall 
be in thee, Lord. 



THE ELEVENTH DAY. 

JHorniitg ^Jrajet. 

Psalm I v.. Miserere met, Dens. 

BE merciful unto me, God, for 
man goeth about to devour me ; 
he is daily fighting, and troubling 
me. 

2 Mine enemies are daily in hand 
to swallow me up ; for they'be many 
that fi.:i:ht against me, thou Most 
Highest. 

3 Nevertheless, though I am 
sometimes afraid, yet put I my 
trust in thee. 

4 I will praise God, because of 
his word : 1 have put my trust in 
God, and will not fear what flesh 
can do unto me. 

5 They daily mistake my words; 
all that they imagine is to do me 
evil. 

6 They hold all together, and 
keep themselves close, and mark 
my steps, when they lay wait for 
my soul. 

7 Shall they escape for their 
wickedness'! thou, God, in thy 
displeasure shalt cast them down. 

8 Thou tellest my w^anderings : 
put my tears into thy bottle : are 
not these things noted in thy book? 

9 Whensoever I call upon thee, 
thoD shall mine enemies be put to 
flight : this I know; for God is on 
my side. 

1 In God's word will I rejoice ; 
in the Lord's word will I comfort 
me. 

1 1 Yea, in God have I put my 
trust ; I will not be afraid what 
lYian can do unto me. 

12 Unto thee, O God, will I pay 
my vows; unto thee will I give 
thanks. 

13 For thou hast delivered my 
Boul from death, and my feet from 



falling, that I may walk before God 
in the light of the living. 

Psalm Ivii. Miserere mei^ Deus, 

BE merciful unto me, God, be 
merciful unto me; for my souJ 
trusteth m thee ; and under the 
shadow of thy wings shall be my 
refuge, until this tyranny be over 
past. 

2 I will call unto the most high 
God, even unto the God that shall 

Eerform the cause which I have in' 
and. 

3 He shall send from heaven, 
and save me from the reproof of 
him that would eat me up. 

4 God shall send forth his mercy 
and truth : my soul is among lions. 

5 And I lie even among the 
children of men, that are set on 
fire, whose teeth are spears and 
arrows, and their tongue a sharp 
sword. 

6 Set up thyself, God, above 
the heavens ; and thy glory above 
all the earth. 

7 They have laid a net for my 
feet, and pressed down my soul; 
they have digged a pit before me, 
and are fallen into the midst of it 
themselves. 

8 My heart is fixed, God, my 
heart is fixed ; I will sing and give 
praise. 

9 Awake up, my glory ; awake, 
lute and harp : I myself will awake 
right early. 

10 I will give thanks unto thee, 

Lord, among the people ; and 

1 will sing unto thee among the na- 
tions. 

1 1 For the greatness of thy m^r- 
cy reacheth unto the heavens, and 
thy truth unto the clouds. 

12 Set up thyself, God, above 
the heavens ; and thy glory above 
all the earth. 

Psalm Iviii. Si vere utiquv. 

ARE your minds set upon right- 
eousness, O ye congregation t 
and do ye judge the thing that is 
right, ye sons of men 1 

2 Yea, ye imagine mischief in 
your heart upon the earth, and your 
hands deal with wickedness. 

3 The ungodly are froward, even 
from their mother's womb ; as eooa 



THE PSALTER. 



Dat II, 



4« they are born, they go astray, 
and speak lies. 

4 They are as venomous as the 
poison or a serpent, even like the 
deaf adder, that stoppeth her ears ; 

5 Which refuseth to hear the 
voice of the channer, charm he 
never so wisely. 

6 Break their teeth, God, in 
their mouths ; smite the jaw-bones 
ef the lions, Lord : let them fall 
away hke water that runneth 
apace ; and when they shoot their 
arrows let them be rooted out. 

7 Let them consume away like 
a snail, and be like the untimely 
fruit of a woman ; and let them not 
see the sun. 

8 Or ever your pots be made 
hot with thorns, so let indignation 
vex him, even as a thing that is 
raw. 

9 The righteous shall rejoice, 
when he seeth the vengeance ; he 
shall wash his footsteps in the 
blood of the ungodly. 

10 So that a man shall say. Ve- 
rily there is a reward for the right- 
eous; doubtless there is a God 
that judgeth the earth. 

5Bbeiiins i^rajer. 

Psalm lix. Eripe me de inimicis. 

DELIVER me from mine ene- 
mies, God ; defend me from 
them that rise up against me. 

2 deliver me from the wicked 
doers, and save me from the blood- 
thirsty men. 

3 For lo, they lie waiting for my 
soul ; the mighty men are gathered 
against me, without any offence or 
fault of me, Lord. 

4 They run and prepare them- 
selves without my fault; arise thou 
therefore to help me, and behold. 

5 Stand up, Lord God of 
hosts, thou God of Israel, to visit 
all the heathen, and be not merci- 
ful unto them that offend of mah- 
cious wickedness. 

6 They go to and fro in the 
evening, they grin like a dog, and 
rur. about through the city. 

' 7 Behold, they speak with their 
mouth, and swords are in their 
Upi ; for who doth hear ! 
8 But thou O Lord, shall have 



them in derision; and thou fjhaU 
laugh all the heathen to scorn. 

9 My strength will I ascribe 
unto thee ; for thou art the God of 
my refuge. 

10 God showeth me his good- 
ness plenteously ; and God shall 
let me see my desire upon mine 
enemies. 

1 1 Slay them not, lest my people 
forget it ; but scatter them abroad 
among the people, and put them 
down, O Lord, our defence. 

12 For the sin of their mouth, 
and for the words of their lips, 
they shall be taken in their pride : 
and whyl their preaching is of 
cursing and hes. 

13 Consume them in thy wrath ; 
consume them, that they may per- 
ish; and know that it is God that 
ruleth in Jacob, and unto the ends 
of the world. 

1 4 And in the evening they will 
return, grin like a dog, and will go 
about the city. 

15 They will run here and there 
for meat, and grudge if they be not 
satisfied. 

16 As for me, I will sing of thy 
power, and will praise thy mercy 
netimes in the morning; for thou 
hast been my defence and refuge 
in the day of my trouble. 

17 Unto thee, my strength, 
will I sing ; for thou, God, art 
my refuge, and my merciful God. 

Psalm Ix. Deusy repulisti nos. 

OGOD, thou hast ^st us out, 
and scattered us abroad ; thou 
hast also been displeased : turn 
thee unto us again. 

2 Thou hast moved the land, and 
divided it: heal the sores thereof, 
for it shaketh. 

3 Thou hast showed thy people 
heavj^ things ; thou hast given us a 
drink of deadly wine. 

4 Thou hast given a token for 
such as fear thee, that they may 
triumph because of the truth. 

5 Therefore were thy beloved de- 
livered : help me with thy right 
hand, and hear me. 

6 God hath spoken in his holi- 
ness, I will rejoice and divide Si- 
chem, and mete out the valley of 
Succoth. 



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7 Gilead is mine, and Manasses 
is mine ; Ephraim also is the 
strength of my head ; Judah is my 
law-giver ; 

8 Moab is my wash-pot; over 
Edom will I cast out my shoe; 
rhilistia, be thou glad of me. 

9 Who will lead me into the 
ctrong cityl who will bring me 
into Ediiml 

10 H ist not thou cast us out, 
God ] wilt not thou, God, go out 
writh our hosts 1 

11 be thou our help in trou- 
ble ; for vain is the help of man. 

12 Through God will we do great 
acts; for it is he that shall tread 
down our enemies. 

Psalm Ixi. Exaudi, Deus. 

HEAR my crying, God, give 
ear unto my prayer. 

2 From the ends of the earth 
will I call upon thee, when my 
heart is in heaviness. 

3 set me up upon the rock 
that is higher than I ; for thou hast 
been my nope, and a strong tower 
for me against the enemy. 

4 I will dwell in thy tabernacle 
for ever, and my trust shall be un- 
der the covering of thy wings. 

5 For thou, Lord, hast heard 
my desires, and hast given an heri- 
tage unto those that fearthy Name. 

6 Thou shalt grant the King a 
long life, that his years may endure 
throughout all generations. 

7 He shall dwell before God for 
ever : pr^are thy loving mercy 
and faitnfmness, that they may 
preserve him. 

8 So will I always sing praise 
unto thy Name, that I may daily 
perform my vows. 



THE TWELFTH DAY. 

Psalm Ixii. JVonne Deo ? 

MY soul truly waiteth stiU upon 
God ; for of him cometh my 
salvation. 

2 He verily is my strength and 
my salvation ; he is my defence, so ] thee with jo-yful lips, 
that I shall not greatly faU. ' 

3 How long will ye imagine mis- 
chief against every man T Ye shall 
be alain all the sort of you ; yea, 



as a tottering wall shall ye be, and 

like a broken hedge. 

4 Their device is only how to 
put him out wliom God will exalt ; 
their delight is in lies; they give 
good words with their mouth, but 
curse with their heart. 

5 Nevertheless, my soul, wait 
thou still upon God ; for my hope 
is in him. 

6 He truly is my strength, and 
my salvation ; he is my defence, so 
that I shall not fall. 

7 In God is my health and my 
glory ; the rock of my might, and 
in God is my trust. 

8 put your trust in him alway 
ye people; pour out your hearts 
before him, for God is our hope. 

9 As for the children of mei^, 
they arel3Ut vanity ; the children of 
men are deceitful upon the weights ; 
they are altogether Ughter than 
vanity itself. 

10 trust not in wrong and rob- 
bery ; give not yourselves unto 
vanity : if riches increase, set not 
your heart upon them. 

1 1 God spake once, and twice I 
have also heard the same, that 
power belongeth unto God ; 

12 And that thou, Lord, art mer- 
ciful ; for thou rewardest every man 
according to his work. 

Psalm Ixiii. Deus, Deus mens. 

OGOD, thou art my God ; early 
wiU I seek thee. 

2 My soul thirsteth for thee ; my 
flesh a^so longeth after thee, in a 
barren and dry land where no 
water is. 

3 Thus have I looked for thee in 
holiness, that I might behold tliy 
power and glory, 

4 For thy lovmg-kindness is bet- 
ter than the life itself: my hps siiail 
praise thee. 

6 As long as I hve wiU I mag> 
nify thee in this manner, and lift 
up my hands in thy Name. 

6 My soul shall be satisfied, even 
as it were with marrow and fat- 
ness, when my mouth praiseth 



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7 Have l not remembered thee 
in my bed, and thought upon thee 
when I was waking f 

8 Because thou hast been roj 



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Day 12. 



hplper: therefore under the siiadow 
Of thy Wiiig-s wiJl I rejoice. 

9 My soul haniretn upon thee; 
thy right hand hath upholden me. 

10 These also that seek the hurt 
of my soul, they shall go under 
tne earth. 

11 Le: them fall upon the edge 
of the sword, that they may be a 
Irortion for foxes. 

12 But the Kmg shall rejoice in 
God; all they also that swear by 
him shall be commended; for the 
mouth of them that speak hes shall 
be stopped. 

Psalm Ixiv. Ezaudi, Deus. 

HEAR my voice, God, in my 
prayer ; preserve my life from 
fear of the enemy. 

2 Hide me from the gathering 
together of the froward, and from 
the insurrection of wicked doers ; 

3 Who have whet their tongue 
like a sword, and shoot out their 
arrows, even bitter words; 

4 That they may privily slioot 
at him that is perfect : suddenly do 
they hit him, and fear not. 

5 They encourage themselves in 
mischief, and commune among 
themselves, how they may lay 
snares ; and say, that no man shall 
see them. 

6 They imagine wickedness, and 
practise it ; that they keep secret 
among themselves, every man in 
the deep of his heart. 

7 But God shall suddenly shoot 
at them with a swift arrow, that 
they shall be wounded. 

S Yea, their own tongues shall 
make them fall; insomuch that 
whoso seeth them shall laugh them 
-o scorn. 

9 And all men that see it shall 
ay. This hath God done ; for they 

ehall perceive that it is his work. 

10 The righteous shall rejoice in 
the Lord, and put his trust in him ; 
and all they that are true of heart 
ehalj be glad.^ 

5Hbenfng ^Braget. 

Psalm Ixv. Te decet hymnus. 

THOU, God, art praised in 
Sion; and unto thee shall the 
vow be performed in Jerusalem. 



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2 Thou that hearest the prayer; 
unto thee shall all flesh come. 

3 My misdeeds prevail against 
me : be thou merciful unto our 
sins. 

4 Blessed is the man whorm thou 
choosest, and receivest unto thee : 
he shall dwell in thy court, and 
shall be satisfied with the pleasures 
of thy house, even of thy holy 
temple. 

5 Thou shalt show uswonderf-i 
things in thy righteousness, G> d 
of our salvation ; thou that art the 
hope of all the ends of the earth, 
and of them that remain in the 
broad sea. 

6 Who in his strength setteth 
fast the r^ountains, and is gkded 
about with power. 

7 Who stdleth the raging of the 
sea, and the noise of liis waves- 
and the madness of the people. 

8 They also that dwell in the 
uttermost parts of the earth shall 
be afraid at thy tokens, thou that 
makest the out-goings of the morn- 
ing and evening to praise thee. 

9 Thou visitest the earth, and 
blessest it ; thou makest it very 
plenteous. 

10 The river of God is full of 
water : thou preparest their com, 
for so thou provide St for the earth. 

11 Thou waterest her furrows; 
thou sendest rain into the little 
valleys thereof; thou makest it 
soft with the drops of rain, and 
blessest the increase of it. 

1 2 Thou crownest the year with 
thy goodness ; and thy clouds drop 
fatness. 

13 They shall drop upon the 
dwellings of the wilderness ; and 
the little hills shall rejoice on every 
side. 

14 The folds shall be full of 
sheep ; the valleys also shall stand 
so thick with corn, that they shall 
laugh and sing. 

Psalm Ixvi. Jubilate Deo. 

OBE joyful in God. all ye lands, 
sing praises unto the honour 
of his Name ; make his praise to be 
glorious. 

2 Say unto God, how won- 
derful art thou in thy works; 
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THE PSALTER. 



s!iall thine enemies be found liars ' 
unto thee. j 

3 For all the world shall worship 1 
thee, sing of thee, and praise thy 
Name. 

4 O come hither, and behold the 
works of God; how wonderful he 
is in his doing toward the children 
of men. 

5 He turned the sea into dry land, 
go that they went through the wa- 
ter on foot; there did we rejoice 
thereof. 

6 He ruleth with his power for 
ever ; his eyes behold the people : 
and such as will not believe shall 
not be able to exalt themselves. 

7 O praise our God, ye people, 
and make the voice of his praise to 
be heard ; 

8 Who holdeth our soul in life, 
and suffereth not our feet to slip. 

9 For thou, God, hast proved 
us; thou also hast tried us, like as 
silver is tried. 

10 Thou broughtest us into the 
snare ; and laidest trouble upon our 
loins, 

1 1 Thou sufferedst men to ride 
over our heads ; we went through 
ere and water, and thou broughtest 
us out into a wealthy place. 

12 I will go into thine house with 
burnt-olferings : and will pay thee 
my vows, which I promised with 
my lips, and spake with my mouth, 
when I was in trouble. 

13 I will offer unto thee fat 
burnt-sacrifices, with the incense 
of rams ; I will offer bullocks and 



14 come hither, and hearken, 
all ye that fear God ; and I will tell 
you what he hath done for my soul. 

15 I called unto him with my 
mouth, and gave him praises with 
my tongue. 

1 6 If I incline unto wickedness 
^ilh mine heart, the Lord will not 
hear me. 

17 But God hath heard me, and 
considered the voice of my prayer. 

18 Praised be God, who hath 
not cast out my prayer, nor turned 
his mercy from me. 

Psalm Ixvii. Dcus misereatur. 
OD be merciful unto us, and 
bless us, and show us the light 



of his countenance, and be n»ercl 

ful unto us ; 

2 That thy way may be knovrn 
upon earth, thy saving health 
among all nations. 

3 Let the people praise thee, 
God ; yea, let all the people praiss 
thee. 

4 let the nations rejoice and 
be glad; for thou shalt judge tht 
folk righteously, and govern tlie 
nations upon earth. 

5 Let the people praise thee, 
G od ; yea, let all the people praise 
thee. 

6 Then shall the earth bring 
forth her increase ; and God, even 
our own God, shall give us his 
blessing. 

7 God shall bless us ; and all the 
ends of the world shall fear him. 



THE THIRTEENTH DAY. 

Psalm Ixviii. Exurgat Deus. 

LET God arise, and let his ene 
mies be scattered ; let them alsi 
that hate him flee before him. 

2 Like as the smoke vanisheth, 
so shalt thou drive them away.; 
and like as wax melteth at the fire, 
so let the ungodly perish at th« 
presence of God. 

3 But let the righteous be glad, 
and rejoice before God; let them 
also be merry and joyful. 

4 sing unto God, and sin;^ 

E raises unto his Name; magnify 
im that rideth upon the heavens, 
as it were upon an horse ; praise 
him in his Name JAH, and rejoice 
before him. 

5 He is a Father of the fatherless, 
and defendeth the cause of the 
widows ; even God in his holy ha- 
bitation. 

6 He is the God that maketh 
men to be of one mind in an house, 
and bringeth the prisoners out or 
captivity ; but letteth the runagate* 
continue in scarceness. 

7 God, when thou wenteet 
forth before the people ; when tho4i 
wentest through the wilderness, 

8 The earth shook, and the hea- 
vens dropped at the presence of 
God ; ^ven as Sinai also was mov«J 
at the presence of God, who is the 
God of Israel. 



THE PSALTER. 



Dav 13. 



8 Thou, God, sentest a gra- 
^ons rain upon thine inheritance, 
a^'id refreshedst it when it was 
weary. 

10 Thy congregation shall dwell 
therein ; for thou, O God, hast of 
thy goodness prepared for the 
poor. 

11 The Lord gave the word ; 
great was the company of the 
preachers. 

12 Kings with their armies did 
flee, and were discomfited, and 
they of the household divided the 
spoil, 

13 Though ye have lain among 
the pots, yet shall ye be as the 
wings of a dove that is covered 
with silver wings, and her feathers 
like gold. 

14 When the Almighty scattered 
kings for their sake, then were 
they as white as snow in Salmon. 

15 As the hill of Basan, so is 
God s hill ; even an high hill, as 
the hiJl of Basan. 

16 Why hop ye so, ye high hills'! 
this is God's hill, in the which it 
pleaseth him to dwell; yea, the 
Lord will abide in it for ever. 

17 The chariots of God are 
twenty thousand, even thousands 
of angels; and the Lord is among 
them as in the holy place of Sinai. 

IS Thou art gone up on high, 
thou hast led captivity captive, and 
received gifts for men ; yea, even 
for thine enemies, that the Lord 
God might dwell among them. 

19 Praised be the Lord daily, 
even the God who helpeth us, and 
poureth his benefits upon us. 

20 He is our God, even the God 
of whom Cometh salvation: God 
is the Lord, by whom we escape 
death. 

21 God shall wound the head of 
bis enemies, and the hairy scalp 
of Buch a one as goeth on still in 
Ljs wickedness. 

22 The Lord hath said, I will 
bring my people again, as I did 
from Basan ; mine own will I bring 
ai^ain, as I did sometime from the 
<ieep of the sea. 

23 That thy foot may be dipped 
to the blood of thine enemies, and 
that the tongue of thy does may be 
red through the same. 



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24 It is well seen, God, how 
thou goest; how thou, my God and 
King, goest in the sanctuary. 

25 The singers go before, the 
minstrels follow after, in the midst 
are the damsels playing with tht 
timbrels. 

26 Give thanks, Israel, nnto 
God the Lord in thec(»ngregations, 
from the ground of the heart. 

27 There is little Benjamin theiT 
ruler, and the princes of Judah their 
council; the princes of Zabulon, 
and the princes of Nephtah. 

28 Thy God hath sent fortfii 
strength for thee ; stablish the 
thing, God, that thou hast 
wrought in us, 

29 For thy temple's sake at Je- 
rusalem ; so shall kings bring pre- 
sents unto thee. 

30 W^hen the company of the 
spear-men, and multitude of the 
mighty, are scattered abroad among 
the beasts of the people, so that 
they humbly bring pieces of silver ; 
and when 'he hath scattered the 
people that delight in war; 

31 Then shall the princes come 
out of Egypt; the Morians' land 
shall soon stretch out her hands 
unto God. 

32 Sing unto God, ye kmg» 
doms of the earth ; sing praisea 
unto the Lord ; 

33 Who sitteth in the heavens 
over all, from the beginning : lo, 
he doth send out his voice ; yea, 
and that a mighty voice. 

34 Ascribe ye the power to 
God over Israel; his worship and 
strength is in the clouds. 

35 God^ wonderful art thou in 
thy holy places : even the God of 
Israel, 'he will give strength and 
power unto his people. Blessed be 
God. 

Psalm Ixix. Salvummefa*. 

SAVE me, God; for the wa- 
ters are come in, even unto my 
soul. 

2 I stick fast in the deep mire, 
where no ground is; I am come 
into deep waters, so that the fiooda 
run over me. 

3 I am weary of crying : 



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Day 13. 



THE PSALTER. 



throat k dry; my sight faileth me 
for waiting so long upon my God. 

4 They that hate rae without a 
cause aie more than the hairs of my 
head ; they that are mine enemies, 
and would destroy me guiltless, are 
miffhty. 

I paid them the things that I 
never took ; God, thou knowest my 
simpleness, and my faults are not 
hid from thee. 

6 Let not them that trust in thee, 

Lord God of hosts, be ashamed 
for my cause; let not those that 
seek thee be confounded through 
me, Lord God of Israel. 

7 And why 1 for thy sake have I 
suffered reproof ; shame hath cover- 
ed my face. 

8 I am become a stranger unto 
my bretliren, even an alien unto 
my mothers children. 

9 For the zeal of thine house 
hath even eaten me; and the re- 
bukes of them that rebuked thee 
are fallen upon me. 

10 1 wept, and chastened myself 
with fasting, and that was turned 
to my reproof. 

Ill put on sackcloth also, and 
they jested upon me. 

12 They that sit in the gate speak 
against me, and the drunkards make 
songs upon rae. 

13 But, Lord, I make my prayer 
unto thee in an acceptable time. 

14 Hear me, God, in the mul- 
titude of thy mercy, even in the 
truth of thy salvation. 

15 Take me out of the mire, that 

1 sink not ; let me be delivered 
from them that hate me, and out of 
the deep waters. 

16 Let not the water-flood drown 
me, neither let the deep swallow 
me up ; and let not the pit shut her 
mouth upon me. 

17 Hear me, Lord, for thy 
loving-kindness is comfortable ; 
turn thee unto me accordmg to the 
multitude of thy mercies : 

18 And hide not thy face from 
thy servant ; for I am in trouble : O 
haste thee, and hear me. 

19 Draw nigh unto my soul, and 
save it; deliver me, because of 
mine enemies. 

20 Thou hast kncwn my reproof, 
my shame, and my dishonour: 



mine adversaries are all in thy 

sight. 

21 Thy rebuke hath broken m^ 
heart; I am full of heaviness: 1 
looked for some to have pity on me* 
but there was no man, neither found 
I any to comfort me. 

22 They gave me gall to eat ; ano 
when I was thirsty they gave me 
vinegar to drink. 

23 Let tlieir table be made a snare 
to take themselves withal ; and let 
the things that should have been 
for their wealth be unto them an 
occasion of falling. 

24 Let their eyes be blinded, that 
they see not; and ever bow thou 
down their backs. 

25 Pour out thine indignation 
upon them, and let thy wratliful 
displeasure take hold of them. 

26 Let their habitation be void, 
and no man to dwell in their tents. 

27 For they persecute him whom 
thou hast smitten ; and they talk 
how they may vex them whoni thou 
hast wounded. 

28 Let them fall from one wicked- 
ness to another, and not come into 
thy righteousness. 

29 Let them be wfped out of the 
book of the hving, and not be writ- 
ten among the righteous. 

30 As for me, when I am poor 
and in heaviness, thy help, O God, 
shall lift me up. 

3 1 I will praise the Name of God 
with a song, and magnify it with 
thanksgiving. 

32 This also shall please the 
Lord better than a bullock that 
hath horns and hoofs. 

33 The humble shall considcrr 
this, and be glad: seek ye siftei 
God, and your soul shall live. 

34 For the Lord heareth tY^ 
poor, and despiseth not his prir 
soners. 

35 Let heaven and earth praise 
him: the sea, and all that movet& 
therein. 

36 For '^od will save Sion, and 
build the cities of Judah, that men 
may dwell there, and have it in 
possession. 

37 The posterity also of his ser- 
vants shall inherit it; and they 
that love his Name shall flwel] 
thorein. 



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DAT 14. 



?§alm Ixat. Deua, in adjutorium. 

HASTE thee, God, to deliver 
me ; make haste to help me, 

LO-'iD. 

2 Let them be ashamed and con- 
founded that seek after my soul; 
let them be turned backward and 
*put to confusion that wish me evil. 

3 Let them for their reward be 
soon brought to shame, that cry 
over me. There ! there ! 

4 But let all those that seek thee 
be joyful and glad in thee : and let 
all such as delight in thy salvation 
say alway. The Lord be praised. 

5 As for me, I am poor and in 
misery : haste thee unto me, God. 

6 Thou art my helper, and my 
redeemer : Lord, make no long 
tarrying. 



THE FOURTEENTH DAY. 

Psalm Ixxi. In te, Domine, speravi. 

FJ thee, Lord, have I put my 
trust; let me never be put to 
confusion, but rid me, and deliver 
me, in thy righteousness; incline 
Uiine ear unto me, and save me. 

2 Be thou my stronghold, where- 
anto I may alway resort : thou hast 
promised to help me, for thou art 
my house of defence, and my 
castle. 

3 Deliver me, my God, out of 
the hand of the ungodly, out of the 
hand of the unrighteous and cruel 
man. 

4 For thou, Lord God, art the 
thing that I long for : thou art my 
hope, even from my youth. 

5 Through thee nave I been 
holden up ever since I was born : 
thou art he that took me out of my 
mothers womb : my praise shall be 
always of thee. 

6 I am become as it were a mon- 
ster unto many, but my sure trust 
is in thee. 

7 let my mouth be filled with 
thy praise, that "l may sing of thy 
glory and honour all the day long. 

8 Cast me not away in the time 
of as:e ; forsake me not when my 
f tcength faileth me. 

^ F 31 fjoin'? enemies speak against 



me ; and they that lay wait for my 
soul take their counsel together, 
saying, God hath forsaken him; 
persecute him, and take him, for 
there is none to deliver him. 

10 Go not far from me, God; 
my God, haste thee to help me. 

1 1 Let them be confounded and 
perish that are against my soul; let 
them be covered with shame and 
dishonour that seek to do me eviL 

12 As for me, I will patiently 
abide alway, and will praise the« 
more and more. 

13 INIy mouth shall daily speak 
of thy righteousness and s^-lvation; 
for I know no end thereof. 

14 1 will go forth in the strength 
of the Lord God, and will make 
mention of thy righteousness only. 

15 Thou, God, hast taught me 
from my youth up until now ; there- 
fore will I tell of thy wondrous 
works. 

16 Forsake me not, God, in 
mine old age, when I am gray- 
headed, until I have showed thy 
strength unto this generation, and 
thy power to all them that are yet 
for to come. 

17 Thy righteousness, God, is 
very high, and great things are they 
that thou hast done : God, who is 
like unto thee ! 

18 what great troubles and 
adversities hast thou showed me! 
and yet didst thou turn and refresh 
me ; yea, and broughtest me from 
the deep of the earth again. 

19 Thou hast brought me to 
great honour, and comforted me 
on every side : 

20 Therefore will I praise thee, 
and thy faithfulness, God, playing 
upon an instrument of music : unto 
thee will I sing upon the harp, O 
thou Holy One of Israel. 

21 My lips will be fain when I 
sing unto thee ; and so will my soul 
whom thou hast delivered. 

22 My tongue also shall talk of 
thy righteousness all the day long; 
for they are confounded and brouglit 
unto shame that seek to do me evil, 

Psalm Ixxii. DeuSy judicium. 

GIVE the King thy iudgments. 



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God, and thy righteous: 
unto the King's son. 



Day 14, THE PSALTER, 

2 Then shall he judge thy peo- 
ple according unto right, and de- 
tend the poor. 

3 The mountains also shall bring 
peace, and the little hills righteous- 
ness unto the people. 

4 He shall keep the simple folk 
by their right, defend the children 
or the poor, and punish the wrong 
doer. 

5 They shall fear thee, as long as 
the sun and moon endureth, from 
one generation to another. 

6 He shall come down like the 
rain into a fleece of wool, even as 
the drops that water the earth. 

7 In his time shall the righteous 
flourish; yea, and abundance of 
peace, so long as the moon en- 
dureth. 

8 His dominion shall be also 
from the one sea to the other, and 
from the flood unto the world's end. 

9 They that dwell in the wilder- 
ness shall IviKel before him ; his 
enemies shall lick the dust. 

10 The kings of Tharsis and of 
the isles shall ^ive presents ; the 
kings of Arabia and Saba shall 
bring gifts. 

1 1 All kings shall fall down be- 
fbre him ; all nations shall do him 
service. 

12 For he shall deliver the poor 
when he crieth; the needy also, 
and him that hath no helper. 

1 3 He shall be favourable to the 
simple and needy, and shall pre- 
serve the souls of the poor. 

14 He shall deliver their souls 
from falsehood and wrong; and 
dear shall their blood be in his 
sight. 

15 He shall live, and unto him 
shall be given of the gold of Ara- 
bia ; prayer shall be made ever unto 
him, and daily shall he be praised. 

16 There shall be an heap of 
C5orn in the earth, high upon the 
hills ; his fruit shall shake hke Li- 
banus, and shall be green in the 
city like grass upon the earth. 

17 His Name shall endure for 
ever; his Name shall remain under 
the sun amongst the posterities, 
which shall be blessed through 
him; and all the heathen shall 
praige him. 

18 Blessed be the Lokd God, 



even the God of Israel, which onfs 

doeth wondrous things ; 

19 And blessed be the Name of 
his Majesty for ever : and all the 
earth shall be filled with his Majes- 
ty. Amen, Amen. 



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Sbcnfns grayer* 

Psalm Ixxiii. Quam bonus Israel, 

TRULY God is loving unto If 
rael : even unto such as are of 
a clean heart. 

2 Nevertheless, my feet wera 
almost gone, my treadmgs had well- 
nigh slipt. 

3 And why 1 I was grieved at 
the wicked : I do also see the un« 
godly in such prosperity. 

4 For they are in no peril of 
death ; but are lusty and strong. 

6 They come in no misfortune 
like other folk ; neither are they 
plagued like other^men. 

6 And this is the cause that they 
are so holden with pride, and over- 
whelmed with cruelty. 

7 Their eyes swell with fatness, 
and they do even what they lust. 

8 They corrupt other, and speah 
of wicked blasphemy; their talk- 
ing is against the Most High. 

9 For they stretch forth thdi 
mouth unto the heaven, and theii 
tongue goeth through the world. 

10 Therefore fall the people unta 
them, and thereout suck they no 
small advantage. 

1 1 Tush, say they, how should 
God perceive it? is there know- 
ledge in the Most High 1 

12 Lo, these are the ungodly, 
these prosper in the world, and 
these nave riches in possession: 
and I said. Then have I cloansed 
my heart in vain, and washed mine 
hands in innocency. 

1 3 All the day long have I beef 
punished, and chastened every 
morning. 

14 Yea, and I had almost said 
even as they ; but lo, then I should 
have condemned the generation ol 
thy children. 

15 Then thought I to understand 
this ; but it was too hard for me, 

16 Until I went into the sanctu- 
ary of God : then understood I the 
end of these men ; 

17 Namely, how thou dost set 



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them in slippery places, and easiest 
them down, and destroyest them. 

ISO how suddenly do they con- 
sume, perish, and come to a fear- 
ful end ! 

19 Yea, even like as a dream 
when one awaketh ; so shalt thou 
make their image to vanish out of 
the city. 

20 Thus my heart was grieved, 
and it went even through my 
reins. 

21 So foolish was I, and igno- 
rant, even as it were a beast before 
thee. 

22 Nevertheless, I am alway by 
thee ; for thou hast holden me by 
my right hand. 

23 Thou shalt guide me with thy 
counsel, and after that receive me 
with glory. 

24 Whom have I in heaven but 
thee 7 and there is none upon 
earth that I desire in comparison 
of thee. 

25 My flesh and my heart fail- 
eth ; but God is the strength of my 
heart, and my portion for ever. 

26 For lo, they that forsake thee 
shall perish; thou hast destroyed 
aU them that commit fornication 
against thee. 

27 But it is good for me to hold 
me fast by God, to put my trust in 
the Lord God, and to speak of all 
thy works in the gates of the 
daughter of Sion. 

Psalm Ixxiv. Ut quid, Deus 7 

OGOD, wherefore art thou ab- 
sent from us so long 1 why is 
thy wrath so hot against the sheep 
of th3'' pasture 1 

2 think upon thy congrega- 
tion, whom thou hast purchased, 
and redeemed of old. 

3 Think upon the tribe of thine 
inheritance, and Mount Sion, 
wherein thou hast dwelt. 

4 Lift up thy feet, that thou 
mayest utterly destroy every ene- 
my, which hath done evil in thy 
sanctuary. j 

6 Thine adversaries roar in the 
midst of thy congregations, and set 
up their banners for tokens. 

6 He that hewed timber afore 



7 But now tliey break down al] 
the carved work thereof with axes 
and hammers, 

8 They have set fire upon thy 
holy places, and have defiled the 
dweUing-place of thy Name, e^en 
unto the ground. 

9 Yea, they said in their hearts 
Let us make havoc of them alto- 
gether thus have they burnt up 
all the houses of God in the land. 

10 We see not our tokens ; there 
is not one prophet more ; no, not 
one is there among us, that under- 
standeth any more. 

11 God, how long shall the 
adversary do this dishonour 1 how 
long shall the enemy blaspheme 
thy Name 1 for ever ] 

12 Why withdrawest thou thy 
hand % why pluckost thou not thy 
right hand out of thy bosom to 
consume the enemy 1 

1 3 For God is my King o-f old , 
the help that is done upon eartli, 
he doeth it himself. 

14 Thou didst divide the sea 
through thy power ; thou brakes! 
the heads of the dragons in the 
waters. 

15 Thou smotest the heads of 
Leviathan in pieces, and gavest him 
to be meat for the people in the 
wilderness. 

16 Thou broughtest out foun- 
tains and waters out of the hard 
rocks; thou driedst up mighty 
waters. 

17 The day is thine, and the 
night is thine ; thou hast prepared 
the light and the sun. 

18 Thou hast set all the borders 
of the earth ; thou hast made sum- 
mer and winter. 

19 Remember this, O Lord, how 
the enemy hath rebuked ; and hov/ 
the foolish people hath blasphemed 
thy Name. 

20 deliver not the soul of thy 
turtle-dove unto the multitude of 
the enemies; and forget not the 
congregation of the poor for ever. 

21 Look upon the covenant ; fc?r 
all the earth is full of darkness, arid 
cruel habitations. 

22 O let not the simple go awny 
ashamed ; but let the poor and 



out of the thick trees, was known needy give praise unto thy Name, 
to bring it to an excellent work ! i 23 Arise, God, maintain iliinA 
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OT^'^ii cause; remember how the 
foolish man blasphemeth thee daily. 

24 Forget not the voice of thine 
enemies : the presumption of them 
that hate thee increaseth ever more 
and more. 

THE FIFTEENTH DAY. 

Psalm Ixxv. Confitebimur tibi. 

UNTO thee, God, do we give 
thanks ; yea, unto thee do we 
give thanks. 

2 Thy Name also is so nigh ; 
and that do thy wondrous works 
declare. 

3 When I receive the congrega- 
tion, I shall judge according unto 
right. 

4 The earth is weak, and all the 
inhahiters thereof: I bear up the 
pillars of it. 

5 I said unto the fools. Deal not 
so madly; and to the ungodly, Set 
not up your horn. 

6 Set not up your horn on high, 
and speak not with a stiff neck. 

7 For promotion cometh neither 
from the east, nor from the west, 
nor yet from the south. 

8 And why ] God is the Judge ; 
he putteth down one, and setteth 
up another. 

9 For in the hand of the Lord 
there is a cup, and the wine is red ; 
it is full mixt, and he poureth out 
of the same. 

10 As for the dregs thereof, all 
the ungodly of the earth shall drink 
them, and suck them out. 

11 But I win talk of the God of 
Jacob, and praise him for ever. 

12 All the horns of the ungodly 
also will I break, and the horns of 
the righteous shall be exalted. 

Psalm Ixxvi. J^ToUcs in Judaa. 

IN Jewry is God known; his 
Name is great in Israel. 

2 At Salem is his tabernacle, and 
his dwellinir in Sion. 

3 There brake he the arrows of 
the bow, the shield, the sword, and 
he battle. 

4 Thou art of more honour and 
might than the hills of the robbers. 

The proud are robbed, they 
have slept theii sleep ; and all the 



men whose hands were migh?3F 

have found nothing 

6 At thy rebuke, God of Jap 
cob, both the chariot and horse are 
fallen. 

7 Thou, even thou art to be fear^ 
ed; and who may stand in thy 
sight, when thou art angry 1 

8 Thou didst cause thy judgment 
to be heard from heaven ; the earth 
trembled, and was still, 

9 When God arose to judgment, 
and to help all the meek upon 
earth. 

10 The fierceness of man shall 
turn to thy praise ; and the fierce- 
ness of them shalt thou refrain. 

1 1 Promise unto the Lord your 
God, and keep it, all ye that are 
round about him; bring presents 
unto him that ought to be feared. 

12 He shall refrain the spirit of 
princes, and is wonderful among 
the kings of the earth. 

Psalm Ixxvii. Voce mea ad Dominuni. 

I WILL cry unto God with m^ 
voice ; even unto God will I cry 
with my voice, and he shall hearken 
unto me. 

2 In the time of my trouble I 
sought the Lord : my sore ran, and 
ceased not in the night-season; my 
soul refused comfort. 

3 When I am in heaviness, I win 
think upon God ; when my heart 
is vexed, I will complain. 

4 Thou boldest mine eyes wak- 
ing : I am so feeble that I cannot 
speak. 

5 I have considered the days of 
old, and the years that are past. 

6 I call to remembrance my 
song, and in the night I commune 
with mine own heart, and search 
out my spirit. 

7 Will the Lord absent himself 
for ever 1 and will he be no more 
intreatedl 

8 Is his mercy clean gone for 
ever 1 and is his promise come ut« 
terlj^ to an end for evermore '! 

9 Hath God forgotten to be gr*» 
cious 7 and will he shut up his lov- 
ing-kindness in displeasure 1 

\0 And I said, it is mine own 
infirmity ; but I will remember the 
years of the right hand of tlw Mofst 
Highest. 



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Ill win remember the works of 
the Lord, and call to mind thy 
wunders of old time. 

12 I will think also of all thy 
works, and my talking shall be of 
thy doinss. 

13 Thy way, God, is holy: 
who is so great a God as our God 1 

14 Thou art the God that doest 
wonders, and hast declared thy 
power among the people. 

15 Thou hast mightily delivered 
thy people, even the sons of Jacob 
and Joseph. 

16 The waters saw thee, God, 
the waters saw thee, and were 
afraid ; the depths also were trou- 
bled. 

17 The clouds poured out water, 
the air thundered, and thine ar- 
rows went abroad. 

18 The voice of thy thunder was 
heard round about : the hghtnings 
shone upon the ground ; the earth 
was moved, and shook withal. 

19 Thy way is in the sea, and 
thy paths in the great waters, and 
thy footsteps are not known. 

20 Thou leddest thy people Hke 
sheep, by the hand of Moses and 
Aaron. 

Psalm Ixxvlii. Attendite popule. 

HEAR my law, my people ; 
incline your ears unto the 
words of my mouth. 

2 I will open my mouth in a pa- 
rable ; I will declare hard sentences 
of old; 

3 Which we have heard and 
known, and such as our fathers 
have told us ; 

4 That we should not hide them 
from the children of the generations 
to come ; but to show the honour 
of the Lord, his mighty and 
wonderful works that he hath 
done. 

5 He made a covenant with Ja- 
cob, and gave Israel a law, which 
he commanded our forefathers to 
teach their children • 

6 That their posterity mi^ht 
know it, and the children which 
were yet unborn ; 

7 To the intent that when they 
came up, they might show their 
children the same ; 



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8 That they might put their 
trust in God ; and not to forget tha 
works of God, but to keep his 
commandments ; 

9 And not to be as their fore- 
fathers, a faithless and stubborn 
generation; a generation that set 
not their heart aright, and whose 
spirit cleaveth not steadfastly unto 
God; 

10 Like as the children of 
Ephraim; who being harnessed, 
and carrying bows, turned them- 
selves back in the day of battle. 

1 1 They kept not the covenant 
of God, and would not walk in his 
law ; 

12 But forgat what he had done, 
and the wonderful works that he 
had showed for them. 

13 Marvellous things did he in 
the sight of our forefathers, in the 
land of Egypt, even in the field 
of Zoam 

14 He divided the sea, and tet 
them go through; he made the wa- 
ters to stand on an heap. 

15 In the day-time also he led 
them with a cloud, and all the 
night through with a hght of fire. 

16 He clave the hard rocks in 
the wilderness, and gave them 
drink thereof, as it had been out of 
the great depth. 

17 He brought waters out of the 
stony rock, so" that it gushed out 
like me rivers. 

18 Yet for all this they sinned 
the more against him, and provoked 
the Most Highest in the wilderness. 

19 They tempted God in their 
hearts, and required meat for their 
lust. 

20 They spake against God also, 
saying, Shall God prepare a table 
in the wilderness 1 

21 He smote the stony rock in- 
deed, that the water gushed out, 
and the streams flowed withal ; but 
can he give bread also, or provide 
flesh for his people 1 

22 When the Lord heard this, 
he was wroth; so the fire was 
kindled in Jacob, and there came 
up heavy displeasure against Israel; 

23 Because they believed not in 
God, and put not their trust in his 
help. 

24 So he conmanded the clouOfl 



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above, and opened the doors of 
heaven. 

25 He rained dovm manna also 
upon them for to eat, and gave 
them food from heaven. 

26 So roan did eat angels' food ; 
for he sent them meat enough. 

27 He caused the east vvMnd to 
blow under heaven ; and through 
his power he brought in the south- 
west wind. 

28 He rained flesh upon them as 
thick as dust, and feathered fowls 
like as the sand of the sea. 

29 He let it fall amon^ their 
tents, even round about their habi- 
tation. 

30 So they did eat, and were well 
filled ; for he gave them their own 
desire : they were not disappointed 
of their lust. 

31 But while the meat was yet 
in their mouths, the heavy wrath 
of God came upon them, and slew 
the wealthiest of them ; yea, and 
smote down the chosen men that 
were in Israel. 

32 But for all this they sinned 
yet more, and believed not his won- 
drous works. 

33 Therefore their days did he 
consume in vanity, and their years 
in trouble. 

34 When he slew them, they 
sought him, and tiimed them early, 
and inquired after God. 

35 And they remembered that 
God was their strength, and that the 
high God was their redeemer. 

36 Nevertheless, they did but 
flatter him with their mouth, and 
dissembled with him in their 
tongue. 

37 For their heart was not v(?hole 
with him, neither continued they 
steadfast in his covenant. 

38 But he was so merciful, that 
he forgave their misdeeds, and de- 
stroyed them not. 

39 Yea, many a time turned he 
his wrath away, and would not 
suffer his whole displeasure to arise. 

40 For he considered that they 
were but flesh, and that they were 
even a wind that passeth away, 
and Cometh not agam. 

41 Many a nme did they pro- 
voke him in the wilderness, and 
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42 They turned back, and tempt- 
ed God, and moved the Holy Orifi 
in Israel. 

43 They thought not of his hand, 
and of the day when he delivered 
them from the hand of the enemy ; 

44 How he had wrought his 
miracles in Egypt, and his wonders 
in the tield of Zoan. 

45 He turned their waters into 
blood, so that they might not drink 
of the rivers. 

46 He sent lice among them, 
and devoured them up ; and froga 
to destroy them. 

47 He gave their fruit unto the 
caterpillar, and their labour unto 
the grasshopper. 

48 He destroyed their vines with 
hailstones, and their mulberry- 
trees with the frost. 

49 He smote their cattle also 
with hailstones, and their flocks 
with hot thunderbolts, 

50 He cast upon them the furi- 
ousness of his wrath, anger, dis- 
pleasure, and trouble: and sent 
evil angels among them. 

51 He made a way to his indig- 
nation, and spared not their soul 
from death; but gave their life 
over to the pestilence ; 

52 And smote all the first-bom 
in Egypt, the most principal and 
mightiest in the dwellings of Ham. 

53 But as for his own people, he 
led them forth like sheep, and car- 
ried them in the wilderness like a 
flock. 

54 He brought them out safely, 
that they should not fear, and over- 
whelmed their enemies with the 
sea. 

55 And brought them within tha 
borders of his sanctuary, even to 
his mountain, which he purchased 
with his right hand. 

56 He cast out the heathen also 
before them, caused their land to be 
divided among them for an heri- 
tage, and made the tribes of Israel 
to dwell in their tents. 

57 So they tempted and displeas- 
ed the most high God, and kept not 
his testimonies ; 

58 But turned their backs, and 
fell away like their forefathers' 
starting aside like a broken bow. 

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t!ieir iilU-altars, and provoked him 
to displeasure with their images. 

!iO When God heard this, he was 
wroth, and took sore displeasure at 
Israel ; 

61 So that he forsook the taber- 
nacle in Silo, even the tent that he 
bad pitched among men. 

62 He delivered their power into 
captivity, and their beauty into the 
eiiemy's hand. 

63 He gave his people over also 
onto the sword, and was wroth 
With his inheritance. 

64 The fire consumed their 
young men, and their maidens 
were not given to marriage. 

65 Their priests were slain with 
the sword, and there were no wi- 
dows to make lamentation. 

66 So the Lord awaked as one 
(mt of sleep, and Uke a giant re- 
freshed with wine. 

67 He smote his enemies in the 
hinder parts, and put them to a 
perpetual shame. 

68 He refused the tabernacle of 
Joseph, and chose not the tribe of 
Ephraim ; 

69 But chose the tribe of Judah, 
even the hill of Sion which he 
loved. 

70 And there he built his temple 
on high, and laid the foundation 
of it like the ground which he hath 
made continually. 

71 He chose David also his ser- 
vant, and took him away from the 
sheep-folds : 

72 As he was following the ewes 
ereat with young ones he took him, 
that he migkt feed Jacob his people, 
and Israel his inheritance. 

73 So he fed them with a faithful 
and true heart, and ruled them pru- 
dently with all his power. 



THE SIXTEENTH DAY. 

fEorntng JSraser. 

rsalm Ixzix. Dews, venerunU 

OGOD, the heathen are come 
into thine inheritance ; thy holy 
temple have they deliled, and made 
Jerusalem an heap of stones. 

2 The dead bodies of thy ser- 
vants have they given to be meat 

Qiito the fowls of the air, and the i and come, and iielp us. 

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flesh of thy samts unto the b?j^.©:^ 
of the land. 

3 T heir blood have they sht d hksJ 
water on every side of Jemsalem, 
and there was no man to bury 
them. 

4 We are become an open shame 
to our enemies, a very scorn and 
derision unto them that are round 
about us. 

5 Lord, how long wilt tho:i he 
angry'! shall thy ^'jealousy burn 
hke tire for ever '! 

6 Pour out thine indignation 
upon the heathen that have not 
known thee ; and upon the king- 
doms that have not called upon 
thy Name. 

7 For they have devoured Jacob, 
and laid waste his dwelhng- 
piace. 

8 remember not our old sin«, 
but have mercy upon us, and that 
soon; for we are como to great 
misery. 

9 Help us, God of our salva- 
tion, for the glory of thy Name: 
deliver us, and be mercifud unte 
our sins, for thy Name's sake. 

10 Wherefore do the heathen 
say. Where is now their God 1 

11 let the vengeance of thy 
servants' blood that is shed, be 
openly showed upon the heathen 
in our sight. 

12 let the sorrowful siglung 
of the prisoners come before thee ; 
according to the greatness of tiiy 
power, preserve thou those that are 
appointed to die. 

1 3 And for the blasphemy where- 
with our neighbours have blas- 
phemed thee, reward thou them, O 
Lord, seven-fold into their bosoni- 

14 So we, that are thy people, 
and sheep of thy pasture, shall 
give thee thanks for ever, and. wil3 
alway be showing forth thy piaide 
from generation to generation. 

Psalm Ixxx. Qui retris IsraeL 

HEAR, thou Shepherd of Is- 
rael, thou that leadest Joseph 



hke a sheep ; show thyself also, 
thou that sittest upon the Cheru- 
bim. 

2 Before Ephraim, Benjamin, 
and Manasses, stir up thy stfcnglb, 



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3 Turn us again, God ; show 
the light of thy countenance, and 
we shall be whole. 

4 Lord God of hosts, how 
Ion? wilt thou be angry with thy 
people that prayeth ] 

5 Thou feedest them with the 
'oread of tears, and givest them 
plenteousness of tears to drink. 

6 Thou hast made us a verj' strife 
unto our neighbours, and our ene- 
mies laugh us to scorn. 

7 Turn us again, thou God of 
hosts; show the light of thy coun- 
tenance, and we shall be whole. 

8 Thou hast brought a vine out 
Df Egypt; thou hast cast out the 
heathen, and planted it. 

9 Thou madest room for it ; and 
when it had taken root, it filled the 
land. 

10 The hills were covered with 
the shadow of it, and the boughs 
thereof were like the goodly cedar- 
trees. 

1 1 She stretched out her branches 
unto the sea, and her boughs unto 
the river. 

1 2 Why hast thou then broken 
down her hedge, that all they that 
go by pluck off her grapes'? 

13 The wild boar out of the 
wood doth root it up, and the wild 
beasts of the field devour it. 

14 Turn thee again, thou God 
of hosts, look down from heaven, 
behold, and visit this vine; 

15 And the place of the vineyard 
that thy right hand hath planted, 
and the branch that thou madest 
so strong for thyself. 

16 It IS burnt with fire, and cut 
down ; and they shall perish at the 
rebuke of thy countenance. 

17 Let thy hand be upon the 
man of thy right hand, and upon 
the son of man, whom thou madest 
so strong for thine own self. 

18 And so will not we go back 
from thee: let us live, and we 
glial! call upon thy Name. 

19 Turn us again, O Lord God of 
hosts ; show the light of thy coun- 
tenance, and we shall be whole. 

Psalm Ixxxi. Exultate Deo. 

SING we merrily unto God our 
strength ; make a cheerful noise 
onto the God of Jacob- 



's Take the psalm, bring hiths? 
the tabret, the merry harp with the 
lute. 

3 Blow up the trumpet in the 
new moon, even in the time ap- 
pointed, and upon our solemn 
feast-day. 

4 For this was made a statute 
for Israel, and a law of the God of 
Jacob. 

5 This he ordained in Joseph for 
a testimony, when he came out of 
the land of Egypt, and had heard 
a strange language. 

6 I eased his shoulder from the 
burden, and his hands were deli- 
vered from making the pots. 

7 Thou calledst upon me in trou- 
bles, and I delivered thee; and 
heard thee what time as the storm 
fell upon thee. 

8 I proved thee also at the wa- 
ters of strife. 

9 Hear, my people ; and I will 
assure thee, O Israel, if thou wilt 
hearken unto me, 

10 There shall no strange god bo 
in thee, neither shalt thou worship 
any other god. 

Ill am the Lord thy God, who 
brought thee out of the land of 
Egypt : open thy mouth wide, and 
I shall fill it. 

12 But my people would not 
hear my voice; and Israel would 
not obey me : 

13 So I gave them up unto their 
own hearts" lusts, and let them fol- 
low their own imaginations. 

14 Oh that my people would 
have hearkened unto me! for if 
Israel had walked in my ways, 

15 1 should soon have put down 
their enemies, and turned my hand 
against their adversaries. 

1 6 The haters of the Lord should 
have been found liars; but tht'ir 
time should have endured for ever. 

17 He should have fed them also 
with the finest wheat-flour; and 
with honey out of the stony rock 
should I have satisfied thee. 



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Psalm Jxxxii. DezLS stetiL 

GOB standeth in the cor^o^a- 
tion of princes; he ifl&Ju%e 
among gods. 



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2 How long will ye give wrong 
jadf^ment, and accept the persons 
of the ungodly 1 

3 Defend the poor and father- 
less ; see that such as are in need 
and necessity have right. 

4 Deliver the outcast and poor ; 
save them from the hand of the 
ungodly. 

5 They will not be learned, nor 
Dnderstand, but walk on still in 
darkness : all the foundations of the 
earth are out of course. 

6 I have said, Ye are gods, and 
ye are all the children of the Most 
Highest. 

7 But ye shall die like men, and 
fall like one of the princes. 

8 Arise, O God, and judge thou 
the earth; for thou shalt take all 
heathen to thine inheritance. 

Psalm Ixxxiii. Deus^ quis similis 7 

HOLD not thy tongue, God. 
keep not still silence : refrain 
not thyself, God. 

2 For lo, thine enemies make a 
murmuring ; and they that hate 
thee have lift up their head. 

3 They have imagined craftily 
against thy people, and taken coun- 
sel against thy secret ones. 

4 They have said. Come, and let 
us root tnem out, that they be no 
more a people, and that the name 
of Israel may be no more in re- 
membrance. 

6 For they have cast their heads 
together with one consent, and are 
confederate against thee ; 

6 The tabernacle of the Edom- 
ites, and the Ishmaelites ; the 
Moabites, and Hagarenes ; 

7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Ama- 
ek ; the Philistines, with them that 
Iwell at Tyre. 

8 Assur also is joined with them, 
and have holpen the children of 
Lot. 

9 But do thou to them as unto 
the Midianites ; unto Sisera, and 
unto Jabin at the brook of Kison ; 

10 Who peiished at Endor, and 
became as the dung of the earth. 

11 Make them and their princes 
like Oreb and Zeb; yea, make all 
their princes like as Zeba and Sal- 
niana; 

12 Who say, Let us take to our- 



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selves the houses of God fSi posses- 
sion, 

13 my God, make them like 
unto a wheel, and as the stubbie 
before the wind ; 

14 Like as the fire that bumeth 
up the wood, and as the flame that 
consumeth the mountains. 

15 Persecute them even so with 
thy tempest, and make them afraid 
with thy storm. 

16 Make their faces ashamed, O 
L ORD, that they may seek thy Name. 

17 Let them be confounded and 
vexed ever more and mo/c^, let 
them be put to shame, and perish. 

18 And they shall know that 
thou, whose Name is Jr^iiovAH, art 
only the Most Highest ^ver ^11 the 
earth. 

Psalm Ixxxiv. ^tu,m dilecU t 

OHOW amiable are thy dwell- 
ings, thou Lop.i) of hosts ! 

2 My soul hath a desire and 
longing to enter into the conrts of 
the Lord ; my heart and mf flesh 
rejoice in the livmg God. 

3 Yea, the sparrow hath found 
her an house, and the swallow a 
nest, where she may lay her young ; 
even thy altars, Lord of hosts, 
my King and my God. 

4 Blessed are they that dwell in 
thy house; they will be alway 
praising thee. 

5 Blessed is the man whose 
strength is jn thee ; in whose heart 
are thy ways. 

6 Who going through the vale of 
misery use it for a well ; and the 
pools are filled with water. 

7 They will go from strength to 
strength, and unto the God of gods 
appeareth every one of them in 
Sion. 

8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my 
prayer ; hearken, God of Jacob. 

9 Behold, God our defender, 
and look upon the face of thine 
Anointed. 

10 For one day in thy courts ia 
better than a thousand. 

Ill had rather be a door-keepei 
in the house of my God, than to 
dwell in the tents of ungodliufess, 
12 For the Lord God is a h^ht 
and defence ; the Lord wil) give 
grace and worship; and no good 



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tiling shall he withhold from them 3 Be merciful unto me, Lord; 
tJiat live a godly life. for I will call daily upon thee. 

13 Lord God of hosts, blessed 4 Comfort the soul of thy ser- 
is the man thatputteth his trust in vant ; for unto thee, Lord, do I 
thee. lift up my soul. 

Psalm Ixxxv. Benedixisti, Domtne. I ^ ^'^r thou, Lord, art good and 

Lr^,^T\ 4.^ 4. u ■ gracious, and of great mercy untc 

ORD, thou art become gracious ail them that call upon thee, 
unto thy land ; thou hast turn- q Give ear, Lord, unto my pray- 
ed away the captivity of Jacob. I gr, and ponder the voice of my 
' i humble desires. 



2 Thou hast forgiven the offence 
of thy people, and covered all their 
sins. 

3 Thou hast taken away all thy 
displeasure, and turned thyself 
from thy wrathful indignation. 

4 Turn us then, O God our Sa- 
viour, and let thine anger cease 
f!rom us. 

5 Wilt thou be displeased at us 
fbr ever 1 and wilt thou stretch out 
thy wrath from one generation to 
another 1 

6 Wilt thou not turn again, and 
qtiicken us, that thy people may 
rejoice in thee ] 

7 Show us thy mercy, Lord, 
acnd grant us thy salvation. 

8 I will hearken what the Lord 
God will say concerning me; for 
he shall speak peace unto his peo- 
ple, and to his saints, that they turn 
not again. 

9 For his salvation is nigh them 
that fear him ; that glory may dwell 
in our land. 

1 Mercy and truth are met to- 
gether: righteousness, and peace 
have kissed each other. 

11 Truth shall flourish out of the 
earth, and righteousness hath look- 
ed down from heaven. 

12 Yea, the Lord shall show 
loving-kindness ; and our land shall 
^ve her increase. 

13 Righteousness shall go before 
him ; and he shall direct his going 
in the way. 

THE SEVENTEENTH DAT. 

Psalm Ixxxvi. Inclina^ Domtne. 

BOW down thine ear, Lord, 
and hear me ; for I am poor, 
and in misery. 

2 Preserve thou my soul, for I 
am holy : my God, save thy ser- 
viut tliat putteth his trust in thee. 



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7 In the time of my trouble I 
will call upon thee ; for thou h<Nir- 
est me. 

8 Among the gods there is none 
like unto thee, Lord; there is 
not one that can do as thou doest. 

9 All nations whom thou hast 
made shall come and worship thee, 
Lord; and shall glorify thy 
Name. 

10 For thou art great, and doest 
Vv^ondrous things: thou art God 
alone. 

11 Teach me thy way, Lord, 
and I will walk in thy truth: 
knit my heart unto thee, that I 
may fear thy Name. 

12 1 will thank thee, O Lord my 
God, with all my heart ; and will 
praise thy Name for evermore. 

1 3 For great is thy mercy toward 
me ; and thou hast dehvered my 
soul from the nethermost hell. 

14 God, the proud are risen 
against me ; and the congregations 
o^ naughty men have sought after 
my soul, and have not set thee be- 
fore their eyes. 

15 But thou, Lord God, artftiH 
of compassion and mercy, long- 
suffering, plenteous in goodness 
and truth. 

16 turn thee then unto me, 
and have mercy upon me; give 
thy strength unto thy servant, and 
help the son of thine handmaid. 

17 Show some token upon me 
for good ; that they who hate n?8 
may see it, and be ashamed, bt?- 
cause thou. Lord, hast holpen Hfc, 
and comforted me. 

Psalm Ixxxvii. Fundamenta f^us, 

HER foundations are upon the 
holy hills : the Lord loveth 
the gate's of Sion more than all tiie 
dwellings of Jacob. 

2 Vert) excellent things are sjio- 
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S 1 will think upon Rahab and 
Babylon, with them that know me. 

4 Behold ye the Philistines also, 
and they of Tyre, with the Morians ; 
io, there was he horn. 

5 And of Sion it shall be report- 
ed that he was born in her ; and 
the Most High shall stablish her. 

6 The Lord shall rehearse it, 
when he writeth up the people, 
that he was born there. 

7 The singers also and trum- 
peters shall he rehearse : All my 
ftresh springs shall be in thee. 

Pgalra Ixxxviii. Domine, Deus. 

OLORD God of my salvation, I 
have cried day and night be- 
• fore thee : let my prayer enter 
into thy presence, incline thine ear 
unto my calling ; 

2 For my soul is full of trouble, 
and my hfe draweth nigh unto 
hell. 

3 I am counted as one of them 
that go down into the pit, and I 
havo been even as a man that hath 
no strength. 

4 Free among the dead, like unto 
them that are wounded, and lie in 
the grave, who are out of remem- 
brance, and are cut away from thy 
hand. 

6 Thou hast laid me in the low- 
est pit, in a place of darkness, and 
in the deep. 

6 Thine indignation lieth hard 
upon me, and thou hast vexed me 
with all thy storms. 

7 Thou hast put away mine ac- 
quaintance far from me, and made 
me to be abhorred of them. 

8 I am so fast in prison that I 
cannot get forth. 

9 My sight faileth for very trou- 
ble ; Lord, I have called daily up- 
on thee, I have stretched forth my 
hands unto thee. 

10 Dost thou show wonders 
among the dead 1 or shall the dead 
rise up again, and praise thee ? 

1 1 Shall thy loving-kindness be 
showed in the grave 1 or thy faith- 
fulness in destruction 1 

12 Shall thy wondrous works be 
known in the dark ] and thy right- 
eousness in the land where all 
thingtJ are forgotten 1 

13 Unto thee have I cried. C 



Lord: and early shall my prayc? 
come before thee. 

1 4 Lord, why abhorrest thon my 
soul, and hidest thou thy fact- from 
met 

1 5 I am in misery, and like unto 
him that is at the point to die ", even 
from my youth up thy terrors havo 
I suffered with a troubled mind. 

16 Thy wrathful displeasme gcv 
eth over me, .and the fear of tliOfc 
hath undone me. 

17 They came round about nie 
daily like water, and compassed 
me together on every side. 

18 My lovers and friends hast 
thou put away from me, and hid 
mine acquai ntance out of my sigiit. 

3B)iznlnQ 43 r a i) e r. 

Psfilm Ixxxix. Misericordias DominL 

MY song shall be alway of the 
loving-kindness of the Lord ; 
with my mouth will I ever be show- 
ing thy truth from one geneiation 
to another. 

2 For I have said, Mercy shall 
be set up for ever; thy trutk shalt 
thou stablish in the heavens. 

3 I have made a covenant with 
my chosen; I have sworn unto 
David my servant; 

4 Thy seed will I stablish for 
ever, and set up thy throne from 
one generation to another. 

5 Lord, the very heavens shall 
praise thy wondrous works; arsl 
thy truth in the congregation of ti^e 
saints. 

6 For who is he among the 
clouds, that shall be compared unii3 
the Lord 1 

7 And what is he among tbp 
gods, that shall be like unto tho 
Lord T 

8 God is very greatly to be feared 
in the council of the saints, and to 
be had in reverence of all them tl tai 
are round about him. 

9 O Lord God of hosts, who ia 
like unto thee] thy truth, most 
mighty Lord, is on every side. 

10 Thou rulest the raging of the 
sea ; thou stillest the waves thereof 
when they arise. 

11 Thou hast subdued Egy]>t, 
and destroyed it; thou hast scat- 
tered thine enemies abroad with Uiy 
mighty arm. 



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12 The heavens are thine, the 
earth also is thine ; thou hast laid 
the foundation of the round world, 
and all that therein is. 

13 Thou hast made the north 
and the south ; Tabor and Hermon 
shall rejoice in thy Name. 

14 Tnou hast a mighty arm; 
strong is thy hand, and high is thy 
right hand. 

15 Righteousness and equity are 
the habitation of thy seat; mercy 
and truth shall go before thy face. 

16 Blessed is the people, Lord, 
that can rejoice in thee ; they shall 
walk in the light of thy counte- 
nance. 

17 Their delight shall be daily in 
thy Name; and in thy righteous- 
ness shall they make their boast. 

18 For thou art the glory of their 
strength, and in thy loving-kind- 
ness thou shalt lift up our horns. 

19 For the Lord is our defence ; 
the Holy One of Israel is our King. 

20 Thou spakest sometime in 
visions unto thy saints, and saidst, 
I have laid help upon One that is 
mighty, I have exalted One chosen 
out of the people. 

21 I have found David my ser- 
vant; with my holy oil have I 
anointed him. 

22 My hand shall hold him fast, 
and my arm shall strengthen him. 

23 The enemy shall not he able 
to do him ^violence; the son of 
wickedness shall not hurt him. 

24 I will smite down his foes 
before his face, and plague them 
that hate him. 

25 My truth also and my mercy 
shall be with him ; and in my Name 
shall his horn be exalted. 

26 I will set his dominion also 
in the sea, and his right hand in the 
floods. 

27 He shall call me, Thou art 
my Father, my God, and my strong 
salvation. 

28 And I will make him my First- 
born, higher than the kings of the 
earth. 

29 My mercy will I keep for him 
for evermore, and my covenant 
shall stand fast with him. 

30 His seed also will I make to 
endure for ever, and his throne as 
the days of heaven. 



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31 But if his children forsake my 
law, and walit not in my jud^^- 

ments; 

32 If they break my statutes, and 
keep not my commandments ; I will 
visit their offences with the rod, and 
their sin with scourges. 

33 Nevertheless, my loving-kind- 
ness will I not utterly take frorc 
him, nor suffer my truth to fail. 

34 My covenant will I not break, 
nor alter the thing that is gone out 
of my lips : I have sworn once by 
my holiness, that I wiU not fail 
David. 

35 His seed shall endure for ever, 
and his seat is like as the sun be- 
fore me. 

36 He shall stand fast for ever- 
more as the moon, and as the faith- 
ful witness in heaven. 

37 But thou hast abhorred and 
forsaken thine Anointed, and art 
displeased at him. 

38 Thou hast broken the cove- 
nant of thy servant, and cast his 
crown to the ground. 

39 Thou hast overthrown all his 
hedges, and broken down his strong- 
holds. 

40 All they that go by spoil him, 
and he is become a reproach to his 
neighbours. 

41 Thou hast set up the right 
hand of his enemies, and made all 
his adversaries to rejoice. 

42 Thou hast taken away the 
edge of his sword, and givest him 
not victory in the buttle. 

43 Thou hast put out his glory, 
and cast his throne down to the 
ground. 

44 The days of his youth hast 
thou shortened, and covered him 
with dishonour. 

45 Lord, how long wilt thou 
hide thyself? for ever] and shall 
thy wrath burn like fire 1 

46 remember how short my 
time is ; wherefore hast thou made 
all men for nought 1 

47 What man is he that liveth, 
and shall not see death 1 and shalJ 
he deliver his soul from the hand 
ofhein 

48 Lord, where are thy old lov- 
ing-kindnesses, which thou sweai 
est unto David in thy truth ? 

49 Remember, Lord, the rebuk© 



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Day is. 



that Ihy servants have, and how I 
du bear in my bosom the rebukes 
of many people; 

50 Wherewith thine enemies 
have blasphemed thee, and slan- 
dered the footsteps of thine Anoint- 
ed. Praised be tne Lord for ever- 
iiore. Amen, and Amen. 



THE EIGHTEENTH DAY. 

fHornins draper. 

Psalm xc. D'-viine, refugium. 

LORD, thou last been our re- 
fuge, from one generation to 
another. 

2 Before the mountains were 
brought forth, or ever the earth and 
the world were made, thou art God 
from everlasting, and world with- 
out end. 

3 Thou turnest man to destruc- 
tion; again thou sayest, Come 
again, ye children of men. 

4 For a thousand years in thy 
sight are but as yesterday; seeing 
that is past as a watch in the night. 

5 As soon as thou scatterest 
them they are even as a sleep ; and 
fade away suddenly like the grass. 

6 In the morning it is green, and 
^roweth up ; but in the evening it 
IS cut down, dried up, and wither- 
ed. 

7 For we consume away in thy 
displeasure, and are afraid at thy 
wrathful indignation. 

8 Thou hast set our misdeeds 
before thee, and our secret sins in 
the light of thy countenance. 

9 For when thou art angry, all 
our days are gone: we bring our 
years to an end, as it were a tale 
that is told. 

10 The days of our age are three- 
ecore years and ten ; and though 
men be so strong that they come to 
fourscore years, yet is their strength 
tlion but 'labour and sorrow; so 
soon passeth it away and we are 
gone. 

11 But who regardeth the power 
of thy wrath] for even thereafter 
as a man feareth, so is thy dis- 
pleasure. 

12 So teach us to number our 
days, that we may apply our hearts 
onto wisdom. 



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13 Turn thee again, O Lori), at 
the last, and be gracious unto thy 
servants. 

14 satisfy us with thy mercy, 
and that soon : so shall we rejoice 
and be glad all the days oi our 
life. 

15 Comfort us again now after 
the time that thou hast plagued us; 
and for the years wherein we have 
suffered adversity. 

16 Show thy servants thy work, 
and their children thy glory. 

17 And the glorious Majesty of 
the Lord our God be upon us: 
prosper thou the work of our hands 
upon us ; prosper thou our handy- 
work. 

Psalm xci. Qui habitat. 

WHOSO dwelleth under the de- 
fence of the Most High, shall 
abide under the shadow of the 
Almighty. 

2 I will say unto the Lord, Thou 
art my hope, and my stronghold ; 
my God, in him will I trust. 

3 For he shall deliver thee from 
the snare of the hunter, and from 
the noisome pestilence. 

4 He shall defend thee under his 
wings, and thou shaltbe safe under 
his feathers; his faithfulness and 
truth shall be thy shield and buck' 
ler. 

5 Thou shalt not be afraid for 
any terror by night, nor for the 
arrow that flieth by day ; 

6 For the pestilence that walk- 
eth in darlmess, nor for the sick- 
ness that destroy eth in the noon- 
day. 

7 A thousand shall fall b.'^side 
thee, and ten thousand at ihy light 
hand ; but it shall not coaie nigh 
thee. 

8 Yea, with thine eyes shalt thou 
behold, and see the reward of tt>€ 
ungodly. 

9 FoV thou. Lord, art my hope ; 
thou hast set thme house of defence 
very high. 

10 There shall no evil happen 
unto thee, neither shall any plague 
come nigh thy dwelling. 

1 1 For he shall ^ive his angelg 
chargie over thee, to keep thee in 
all thy ways. 

12 They shall beai tb4»o in theh 



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bauds, that thou hurt not thy foot 
a^^ainst a stone. 

13 Thou Shalt go upon the lion 
and adder : the young lion and 
the dragon shalt thou tread under 
thy feet. 

14 Because he hath set his love 
upon me, therefore will I deliver 
iiim ; I w^ill set him up, because he 
hath known my Name. 

1 5 He shall call upon me, and I 
wiU Iiear him ; yea, I am with him 
in trouble ; I will deliver him and 
bring him to honour. 

16 With long life will I satisfy 
him, and show him my salvation. 

Psalm xcii. Bonum est confiteri. 

IT is a good thing to give thanks 
unto the Lord, and to sing 
praises unto thy Name, O Most 
Highest ; 

2 To tell of thy loving-kindness 
early in the morning, and of thy 
truth in the night-season ; 

3 Upon an instrument of ten 
gtriogs, and upon the lute; upon 
a loud instrument, and upon the 
harp. 

4 For thou, Lord, hast made me 
glad through thy works ; and I will 
rejoice in giving praise for the ope- 
rations of thy hands. 

5 O Lord, how glorious are thy 
works ! thy thoughts are very 
deep. 

6 An unwise man doth not well 
consider this, and a fool doth not 
understand it. 

7 When the ungodly are green 
as the grass, and when all the 
workers of wickedness do flourish, 
then shall they be destroyed for 
ever ; but thou, Lord, art the Most 
Highest for evermore. 

8 For lo, thine enemies, Lord, 
lo, thine enemies shall perish ; and 
all the workers of wickedness shall 
be destroyed. 

9 But mine horn shall be exalted 
like the horn of an unicorn ; for I 
am anointed with fresh oil. 

10 Mine eye also shall see his 
lust of mine enemies, and mme ear 
shall hear his desire of the wicked 
that arise up against me. 

11 The righteous shall flourish 
like a palm-tree, and shall spread 
ibsroad like a cedar in Libanus, 



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12 Such as are planted in the 
house of the Lord, shall flourii-'h 
in the courts of the house of our 
God. 

13 They also shall bring forth 
more fruit in their age, and shall be 
fat and well-liking ; 

14 That they may show how 
true the Lord my strength is, and 
that there is no unrighteousness in 
him. 

Psalm xciii. Dominus reg-navH, 

THE Lord is King, and hath put 
on glorious apparel; the Lord 
hath put on his apparel, and girded 
himself with strength. 

2 He hath made the round worl(J 
so sure, that it cannot be moved. 

3 Ever since the world began, 
hath thy seat been prepared : thou 
art from everlasting. 

4 The floods are risen, Lord, 
the floods have lift up their voice; 
the floods lift up their waves. 

5 The waves of the sea nre 
mighty, and rage horribly ; but yel 
the Lord, who dwelleth on high", ia 
mightier. 

6 Thy testimonies, Lord, are 
very sure : holiness becometh thinfl 
house for ever. 

Psalm xciv. Deus ultionum, 

OLORD God, to whom ven- 
geance belongeth, thou God, 
to whom vengeance belongeth, 
show thyself. 

2 Arise, thou Judge of the world, 
and reward the proud after their 
deserving. 

3 Lord, how long shall the un- 
godly, how long shall the ungodly 
triumph 1 

4 How long shall all wicked doers 
speak so disdainfully, and malie 
such proud boasting 1 

5 They smite down thy people, 
Lord, and trouble thine heritage. 

6 They murder the widow and 
the stranger, and put the fatherless 
to death. 

7 And yet they say. Tush, the 
Lord shall not see, neither shall the 
God of Jacob regard it. 

8 Take heed, ye unwise among 
the people : O ye fools, when wiJJ 
ye understand 1 



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9 He tnat planted the ear, shall 
he not hear 7 or he that made the 
€ye, shall he not see 1 

10 Or he that nurtureth the hea- 
then, it is he that teacheth man 
knowledge ; shall not he punish ] 

11 The Lord knoweth the 
thoughts of man, that they are but 
vain. 

12 Blessed is the man whom thou 
dhastenest, Lord, and teachest 
oim in thy law ; 

13 That thou mayest give him 
patience in time of adversity, until 
the pit be digged up for the un- 
gx)dly. 

14 For the Lord will not fail his 
people ; neither will he forsake his 
inheritance. 

1 5 Until righteousness turn again 
unto judgment: all such as are true 
In heart shall follow it. 

16 Who will rise up with me 
egainst the wicked? or who will 
take my part against the evil 
doers. 

17 If the Lord had not helped 
me, it had not failed, but my soul 
had been put to silence. 

18 But when I said. My foot 
hath slipped; thy mercy, Lord, 
held me up. 

19 In the multitude of the sor- 
rows that I had in my heart, thy 
comforts have refreshed my soul. 

20 Wilt thou have any thing to 
do with the stool of wickedness, 
which imagineth mischief as a law 1 

21 They gather them together 
against the soul of the righteous, 
and condemn the innocent blood. 

22 But the Lord is my refuge, 
and my God is the strengta of my 
confidence. 

23 He shall recompense them 
their wickedness, and destroy them 
in their own malice ; yea, the Lord 
cur God shall destroy them. 



THE NINETEENTH DAY. 

Psalm xcv. Venite^ exultevnts. 

OrOME, let us sing unto the 
Lord ; let us heartily rejoice 
IP the strength of ou. salvation. 



2 Let us come before his pre 

sence with thanksgiving ; and show 
ourselves glad in him with psalms, 

3 For the Lord is a great God; 
and a great King above ail gods. 

4 In his hand are all the corners 
of the earth ; and the strength of tlie 
hills is his also. 

5 The sea is his, and he made it 
and his hands prepared the di 
land. 

6 O come, let us worship and fall 
down, and kneel before the Lord 
our Maker. 

7 For he is the Lord our God; 
and we are the people of his pas- 
ture, and the sheep of his hand. 

8 To-day if ye will hear his voice, 
harden not your hearts as in the 
provocation, and as in the day of 
temptation in the wilderness; 

9 When your fathers tempted 
me, proved me, and saw my works, 

1 Forty years long was I grieved 
with this generation, and said. It is 
a people that do err in their hearts, 
for they have not known my 
ways : 

11 Unto whom I sware in my 
wrath, that they should not enter 
into my rest. 

Psalm xcvi. Cantate Domino. 

OSING unto the Lord a new 
song ; sing unto the Lord, ail 
the whole earth. 

2 Sing unto the Lord, and praise 
his Name ; be telling of his salvation 
from day to day. 

3 Declare his honour unto the 
heathen, and his wonders unto aU 
people. 

4 For the Lord is great, and can- 
not worthily be praised ; he is more 
to be feared than all gods. 

6 As for all the gods of the hea 
then, they are but idols ; but it i 
the Lord that made the heavens. 

6 Glory and worship are before 
him ; power and honour are in his 
sanctuary. 

7 Ascribe unto the Lord, ye 
kindreds of the people, ascribe unto 
the Lord worship and power. 

8 Ascribe unto the Lord the ho- 
nour due unto his Name; brinq 
presents, and come into his courte. 

9 worship ^he Lord in tha 



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b«nuty of holiness; let the whole 
earth stand in pwe of him. 

10 Tell it out amongr the hea- 
then, that the Lord is King: ; and 
that it is he who hath made the 
round world so fast that it cannot 
be moved ; and how that he shall 
j\.dge the people righteously. 

11 Let the heavens rejoice, and 
let the earth be glad; let the sea 
make a noise, and all that therein is. 

12 Let the field be joyful, and all 
that is in it; then shall all the trees 
of the wood rejoice before the 
Lord. 

1 3 For he cometh, for he cometh 
to judge the earth ; ^nd with right- 
eousness to judge the world, and 
the people with his truth. 

Psalm xcvii. Dominus regnavit. 

THE Lord is King, the earth 
may be glad thereof; yea, the 
multitude of the isles may be glad 
thereof. 

2 Clouds and darkness are round 
about him: righteousness and 
judgment are the habitation of his 
seat. 

8 There shall go a fire before 
him, and burn up his enemies on 
every side. 

4 His lightnings gave shine unto 
the world : the earth saw it, and 
was afraid. 

5 The hills melted like wax at 
the presence of the Lord; at the 
presence of the Lord of the whole 
earth. 

6 The heavens have dec Wed his 
righteousness, and all the people 
have seen his glory. 

7 Confounded be all they that 
worship carved images, and that 
delight in vain gods : worship him, 
all ye gods. 

8 Sion heard of it, and rejoiced ; 
and the daughters of.Tudahwere 
el ad, because of thy judgments, 
Lord. 

■) For thou, Lord, art higher than 
all that are in the earth : thou art 
ex.'ilted far above all gods. 

10 O ye that love the Lord, see 
that ye hate the thing which is evil : 
the Lord preserveth the souls of his 
saints ; he shall deliver them from 
the hand of the ungodly. 

11 There is sprung up a light 



for the I ighteous, and joy fill gla/W 
ness for such as are tru^hearted. 

12 Rejoice in the Lord, ye right- 
eous ; and give thanks for a remeia. 
brance of his holiness. 



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Psalm xcviii. Cantate Vomtno, 

OSING unto the Lord a new 
song ; for he hath done mar- 
vellous things. 

2 With his own right band, and 
with his holy arm, hath he gotten 
himself the victory. 

3 The Lord declared his salva- 
tion; his righteousness hath he 
openly showed in the sight of the 
heathen. 

4 He hath remembered his mercy 
and truth toward the house of Israei, 
and all the ends of the world have 
seen the salvation of our God. 

5 Show yourselves joyful unto 
the Lord, all ye lands ; sing, rejoice, 
and give thanks. 

6 Praise the Lord upon the harp j 
sing to the harp with a psalm or 
thanksgiving. 

7 With trumpets also and 
shawms, show yourselves joyful 
before the Lord, the King. 

8 Let the sea make a noise, and 
all that therein is ; the round world, 
and they that dwell therein. 

9 Let the floods clap their hands, 
and let the hills be joyful together 
before the Lord ; for he is come to 
judge the earth. 

10 W^ith righteousness shall he 
judge the world, and the people 
with equity. 

Psalm xcix. Dominus regnavit, 

THE Lord is King, be the people 
never so impatient ; he sitteth 
between the Cherubim, be the earth 
never so unquiet. 

2 The Lord is great in Sior, and 
high above all people. 

3 They shall give thanks unto 
thy Name, which is great, wonder- 
ful, and holy. 

4 The Kiirig's power loveth judg- 
ment; thou hast prepared equity, 
thou hast executed judgment and 
righteousness in Jacob. 

5 magnify the Lord our God, 
and fall down before l is footstcKji ; 
for he is holy. 



THE PSALTER. 



Day 2a 



6 Moses and Aarcin among his 
priests, and Samuel amoQg such as 
call upon his Name: these called 
U])on the Lord, and he heard them. 

7 He spake unto them out of the 
cloudy pillar; for they kept his 
testimonies, and the law that he 
gave them. 

8 Thou heardest them, Lord 
our God ; thou forgavest them, 
God, and punishedst their own in- 
ventions. 

9 ma^^nify the Lord our God, 
and worship him upon his holy hill ; 
for the Lord our God is holy. 

Psalm c. Jubilate Dee. 

OBE ye joyful in the Lore, all 
ye lands : serve the Lord with 
gladness, and come before his pre- 
sence with a song. 

2 Be ye sure that the Lord he is 
God; it is he that hath made us, 
and not we ourselves ; we are his 
people, and the sheep of his pasture. 

3 go your way into his gates 
with tnanKsgiving, and into his 
courts with praise; be thankful 
unto him, and speak good of his 
Name. 

4 For the Lord is gracious, his 
mercy is everlasting; and his truth 
endureth from generation to gene- 
ration. 

Psalm ci. Misericordiam et judicium. 

MY song shall be of mercy and 
judgment; unto thee, Lord, 
will 1 sing. 

2 let me have understanding 
in the way of godliness ! 

3 When wilt thou come unto 
me 1 I will walk in my house with 
a perfect heart. 

4 I will take no wicked thing in 
hand ; I hate the sins of unfaithful- 
ness; there shall no such cleave 
unto me. 

5 A fro ward heart shall depart 
fror me ; I will not know a wicked 

6 Whoso privily slandereth his 
mnghbour, him will I destroy. 

7 Who;?o hath also a proud look 
and high stomach, I will not suffer 
him. 

8 Mine eyes look upon such as 
are faithful in the land, that they 
may iiwelJ with ta*- 

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9 Whoso leadeth a gocily life, he 
shall be my servant. 

10 There shall no deceitful per- 
son dwell in my house; he that 
telleth lies shall not tarry in my 
sight. 

Ill shall soon destroy all the 
ungodly that are in the land ; that I 
may root out all wicked doers from 
the city of the Lord. 



THE TWENTIETH DAY. 

Psalm cii. Domine, exaudi. 

HEAR my prayer, Lord, and 
let my crying come unto thee. 

2 Hide not thy face from me in 
the time of my trouble; incline 
thine ear unto me when I call; 
hear me, and that right soon. 

3 For my days are consumed 
away like smoke, and my bones 
are burnt up as it were a firebrand. 

4 My heart is smitten down, and 
withered like grass ; so that I forget 
to eat my bread. 

5 For the voice of my groaning, 
my bones will scarce cleave to my 
flesh. 

6 I am become like a pelican in 
the wilderness, and like an owl that 
is in the desert. 

7 I have watched, and am even 
as it were a sparrow, that sitteth 
alone upon the house-top. 

8 Mine enemies revile me all the 
day long; and they that are mad 
upon me are sworn together against 
me. 

9 For I have eaten ashes as it 
were bread, and mingled my drink 
with weeping; 

10 And that, because of thine in- 
dignation and wrath ; for thou hast, 
taken me up, and cast me dovm. 

1 1 My days are gone like a sha- 
dow, and I am withered like grass. 

12 But thou, O Lord, slialt en- 
dure for ever, and thy remembrance 
throughout all generations. 

13 Thou shalt arise, and have 
mercy upon Sion ; for it is time that 
thoa have mercy upon her, yea, the 
time is come ; 

14 And why 1 thy servants think 



Day 20. 

upon her stones, and itpitieth them 
to sec her in the dust. 

15 The heathen shall fear thy 
Name, O Lord ; and all the kings 
of the earth thy Majesty ; 

16 When the Lord shall build 
up Sion, and when his glory shall 
appear ; 

17 When he tumeth him unto 
tlie prayer of the poor destitute, 
and despiseth not their desire. 

1 8 This shall be written for those 
that come after, and the people 
which shall be born shall praise the 
Lord. 

19 For he hath looked down from 
his sanctuary; out of the heaven 
did the Lord behold the earth ; 

20 That he might hear the 
mourning of such as are in capti- 
vity, and deliver the cliildren ap- 
pointed unto death ; 

21 That they may declare the 
Name of the Lord in Sion, and 
his worship at Jerusalem ; 

22 When the people are gather- 
ed together, and the kingdoms also, 
to serve the Lord. 

23 He brought down my strength 
in my journey, and shortened my 
days. 

24 But I said, my God, take 
me not away in the midst of mine 
age ; as for thy years, they endure 
throughout all generations. 

25 Thou, Lord, in the beginning 
hast laid the foundation of the 
earth, and the heavens are the 
work of thy hands. 

26 They shall perish, but thou 
shalt endure: they all shall wax 
old as doth a garment ; 

27 And as a vesture shalt thou 
change them, and they shall be 
changed ; but thou art the same, 
and thy years shall not fail. 

28 The children of thy servants 
glial] continue, and their seed shall 
stand fast in thy sight. 

Psahn ciii. Benedic, anima mea, 

PRAISE the Lord, O my soul; 
and all that is within me, praise 
his holy Name. 

2 Praise the Lord, my soul, 
and forget not all h's benefits : 

3 Who forgiveth all thy sin, and 
healeth all thine infirmities; 

4 Who saveth thy life from de- 



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struction, and crowneth thee with 

mercy and loving-kindness ; 

5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with 
good things, making thee young 
and lusty as an eagle. 

6 The Lord executeth righteous^ 
ness and judgment for all then tnal 
are oppressed with wrong. 

7 He showed his ways untD 
Moses, his works unto the children 
of Israel. 

8 The Lord is full of compas- 
sion and mercy, long-suffering, and 
of great goodness. 

9 He will not alway be chiding-; 
neither keepeth he his anger for 
ever. 

10 He hath not dealt with lis 
after our sins ; nor rewarded us aiO 
cording to our wickednesses. 

1 1 For look how high the hea- 
ven is in comparison of the earth ; 
so great is his mercy also toward 
them that fear him. 

12 Look how wide also the east 
is from the west; so far hath he set 
our sins from us. 

13 Yea, like as a father pitieth 
his own children ; even so is the 
Lord merciful unto them that fear 
him. 

14 For he knoweth whereof we 
are made ; he remembereth that 
we are but dust. 

15 The days of man are but 
as grass; for he flourisheth as a 
flower of the field. 

16 For as soon as the windgoeth 
over it, it is gone ; and the place 
thereof shall know it no more. 

17 But the merciful goodness of 
the Lord endureth for ever and eve? 
upon them that fear him ; and his 
righteousness upon children's chil^ 
dren ; 

18 Even upon such as keep his 
covenant, and think upon his conv 
mandments to do them. 

19 The Lord hath prepared his 
seat in heaven, and his kingdom 
ruieth over all. 

20 praise the Lord, ye angels 
of his, ye that excel in strength, 
ye that fulfil his commandment, and 
hearken unto the voice of his wold. 

21 praise the Lokd, all ye his 
h^ts; ye servants of his that do 
his pleasure. 

22 speak good of the Losd, all 



THE PSALTER, 



ye works of his. in all places of his 
dominion: praise thou the Lord, 
my soul. 

3HbcKfixs ISrajer. 

Psalm civ. Benedict aniwa mea. 

PRAISE the Lord, my soul: 
Lord my God, thou art be- 
come exceeding glorious ; thou art 
clothed with majesty and honour. 

2 Thou deckest thyself with hght 
as it were with a garment, and 
epreadest out the heavens like a 
curtain. 

3 Who layeth the beams of his 
chambers in the waters, and maketh 
the clouds his chariot, and walketh 
upon the wings of the wind. 

4 He maketh his angels spirits, 
and his ministers a flaming fire. 

5 He laid the foundations of the 
earth, that it never should move at 
any time. 

6 Thou coveredst it with the deep 
like as with a garment; the waters 
stand in the hills. 

7 At thy rebuke they flee ; at the 
voice of thy thunder they are 
afraid. 

8 They go up as high as the hills, 
and down to the valleys beneath ; 
even unto the place which thou hast 
appointed for them. 

9 Thou hast set them their 
bounds, which they shall not pass, 
neither turn again to cover the 
earth. 

10 He sendeth the springs into 
the rivers, which run among tlie 
hills. 

11 All the beasts of the field 
drink tnereof, and the wild asses 
quencn their thirst. 

12 Beside them shall the fowls 
of the air have their habitation, and 
eing among the branches. 

13 He watereth the hills from 
above ; the earth is filled with the 
fruit of thy works. 

14 He bringeth forth grass for 
the cattle, and green herb for the 
porvice of men ; 

15 That he may bring food out 
of the earth, and wine that maketh 
glad the heart of man ; and oil to 
make him a cheerful countenance, 
and bread to strengthen man's 
heart. 

16 The trees of the Lord also are 



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full of sap ; even the cedars of 
banus which he hath planted ; 

17 Wherein the birds make thetl 
nests ; and the fir-trees are a dwell- 
ing for the stork. 

18 The high hills are a refuge 
for the wild goats ; and so are tlie 
stony rocks for the conies. 

19 He appointed the moon for 
certain seasons, and the sun know 
eth his going down. 

20 Thou makest darkness that it 
may be night; wherein all the 
beasts of the forests do move. 

21 The lions, roaring after their 
prey, do seek their meat from God. 

22 The sun ariseth, and they get 
them away together, and lay them 
down in their dens. 

23 Man goeth forth to his work, 
and to his labour, until the even- 
ing. 

24 Lord, how^ manifold are thy 
works ! in wisdom hast thou made 
them all; tlie earth is full of thy 
riches. 

26 So is the great and wide sea 
also ; wherein are things creeping 
innumerable, both small and great 
beasts. 

26 There go the ships, and there 
is that Leviathan, whom thou hast 
made to take his pastime therein. 

27 These wait all upon thee, 
that thou mayest give them meat in 
due season. 

28 When thou givest it them, 
they gather it; and when thou 
openest thy hand, they are filled 
with good. 

29 When thou hidest thy face, 
they are troubled : when thou takest 
away their breath, they die, and are 
turned again to their dust. 

30 W^hen thou lettest thy breath 
go forth, they shall be made ; ai d 
thou shalt renew the face of the 
earth. 

31 The glorious Majesty of th« 
Lord shall endure for ever; the 
Lord shall rejoice in his works, 

32 The earth shall tremble at the 
look of him ; if he do but touch the 
hills, they shall smoke. 

33 I will sing imto the Lord as 
long' as I live ; I will praise my 
God while I have my bein?. 

34 And so shall my words please 
him : my joy shall be in the Lord. 



20 



DAT 21. 



THE PSALTER. 



35 As for sinners, they shall be them, even Joseph, who was sold 
consumed out of the earth, and the to be a bond-servant ; 



ungodly shall come to an end. 
praise thou the Lord, my soul. 
Praise the Lord. 



THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY. 

IHornfng draper. 

Psalm cv. Confitemini Domino. 

OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, 
and call upon his Name ; tell 
Jhe people what things he hath 
4ione. 

2 let your songs be of him, and 
praise him ; and let your talking be 
of all his wondrous works. 

3 Rejoice in his holy Name ; let 
the heart of them rejoice that seek 
the Lord. 

4 Seek the Lord and his strength; 
eeek his face evermore. 

5 Remember the marvellous 
works that he hath done; his won- 
ders, and the judgments of his 
mouth ; 

6 ye seed of Abraham his 
servant, ye children of Jacob his 
chosen. 

7 He is the Lord our God: his 
judgments are in all the world. 

S He hath been alway mindful 
of his covenant and promise, that 
he made to a thousand generations; 

9 Even the covenant that he 
made with Abraham ; and the oath 
that he swear unto Isaac ; 

1 And appointed the same unto 
Jacob for a law, and to Israel for 
an everlasting testament; 

11 Saying, Unto thee will I give 
the land of Canaan, the lot of your 
inheritance : 

12 When there were yet but a 
few of them, and they strangers in 
Hie land ; 

13 What time as they went from 
one nation to another, from one 
kingdom to another people ; 

14 He suffered no man to do 
them wrong, but reproved even 
kings for their sakes ; 

15 Touch not mine Anointed, 
and do my prophets no harm. 

16 Moreover, he called for a 
dearth upon the land, anfi destroyed 
all the provision of breao. 

17 But he had «ent a man before 



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18 W^hose feet they hurt in the 
stocks; the iron entered into his 
soul ; 

19 Until the time came that his 
cause was known : the word of the 
Lord tried him. 

20 The king sent, and delivered 
him ; the prince of the people let 
him go free. 

21 He made him lord also of his 
house, and ruler of all his sut)- 
stance ; 

22 That he might inform his 

Erinces after his will, and teach 
is senators wisdom. 

23 Israel also came into Egypt, 
and Jacob was a stranger m the 
land of Ham. 

24 And he increased his people 
exceedingly, and made them 
stronger than their enemies ; 

25 Whose heart turned so, that 
they hated his people, and dealt 
untruly with his servants. 

26 Then sent he Moses his ser- 
vant, and Aaron whom he had 
chosen. 

27 And these showed his tokens 
among them, and wonders in the 
land of Ham. 

28 He sent darkness, and it was 
dark ; and they were not obedient 
unto his word. 

29 He turned their wateis into 
blood, and slew their fish. 

30 Their land brought forth 
frogs; yea, even in their king^ 
chambers. 

31 He spake the word, and there 
came all manner of flies, and lict 
in all their quarters. 

32 He gave them hailstones for 
rain; and flames of fire in their 
land. 

33 He smote their vines also and 
f^g-trees; and destroyed the trees 
that were in their coasts. 

34 He spake the wore, and the 
grasshoppers came, and caterpillais 
innumerable, and did eat up all the 
grass in their land, and devoured 
the fruit of their ground. 

35 He smote all the first-bom in 
their land; even the chief of ail 
their stren2:tn. 

36 He brought them forth also 
with silver and gold; there wa^ 



t\M one feeble person among their 

37 Egypt was glad at their de- 
parting ; for they were afraid of 
them. 

38 He spread out a cloud to he a 
covering ; and fire to give light in 
the night-season. 

39 At their desire he brought 
quails ; and he filled them with the 
oread of heaven. 

40 He opened the rock of stone, 
and the waters flowed out, so that 
nvers ran in the dry places. 

41 For why 7 he remembered 
his holy promise; and Abraham 
his servant. 

42 And he brought forth his peo- 
ple with joy, and his chosen with 
gladness ; 

43 And gave them the lands of 
the heathen ; and they took the la- 
bours of the people in possession ; 

44 That they might keep his sta- 
tutes, and observe his laws. 

Psalm cvi. Confitemini Domino. 

OGIVE thanks unto the Lord ; 
for he is gracious, and his mer- 
:y endureth for ever. 

2 Who can express the noble acts 
of the Lord, or show forth all his 
praise 1 

3 Blessed are they that alway 
keep judgment, and do righteous- 
ness. 

4 Remember me, Lord, ac- 
cording to the favour that thou 
bearest unto thy people ; visit me 
with thy salvation ; 

5 That I may see the felicity of 
thy chosen, and rejoice hi the glad- 
ness of thy people, and give thanks 
with thine inheritance. 

6 We have sinned with our fa- 



THE PSALTER. Day «1. 

10 And he saved them from the 
adversary's hand, and delivered 
them from the hand of the enemy. 

11 As for those that troubled 
them, the waters overwhelmed 
them ; there was not one of them 
left. 

12 Then believed they his words, 
and sang praise unto him. 

13 Biit within a while they for^ 
gat his works, and would not abide 
his counsel. 

14 But lust came upon them in 
the wilderness, and they tempted 
God in the desert. 

15 And he gave them their de- 
sire, and sent leanness withal into 
their soul. 

16 They angered Moses also in 
the tents, and Aaron the saint of 
the Lord. 

17 So the earth opened, and 
swallowed up Dathan, and covered 
the congregation of Abiram. 

18 And the fire was kindled in 
their company; the flame burnt 
up the ungodly. 

19 They made a calf in Horeb, 
and worshipped the molten image. 

20 Thus they turned their glory 
into the similitude of a calf that 
eateth hay. 

21 And they forgat God their 
Saviour, who had done so great 
things in Egypt ; 

22 Wondrous works in the land 
of Ham ; and fearful things by the 
Red Sea. 

23 So he said he would have de- 
stroyed them, had not Moses his 
chosen stood before him in the gap, 
to turn away his wrathful in- 
die-nation, lest he should destroy 
them. 

24 Yea, they thought scorn of 



hers ; we have done amiss, and i that pleasant land, and gave no 



lealt wickedly. 

7 Our fathers regarded not thy | 
wonders in Egypt, neither kept j 
they thy great goodness in remem- i 
brance ; but were disobedient at I 
the sea, even at the Red Sea. i 

S Nevertheless, he helped them i 
for his Name's sake, that he might i 
make his power to be kmwn. | 

9 He rebuked the Red Sea also, ' 
and it was dried up; so he led 



credence unto his word : 

25 But murmured in their tents, 
and hearkened not unto the ^^oic© 
of the Lord. 

26 Then lift he up his hand 
against them, to overthrow them 
in the wilderness ; 

27 To cast out their seed among 
the nations, and to scatter them in 
the lands. 

28 They joined themselves unto 



them through the deep, as through Baal-peor, and ate the cfferings of 
& wilderness. ' " " 



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the dead. 



Day 22. THE PS 

29 Thus they provoked him to 
anger with their own inventions ; 
ftnd the plague was great among 
tiiem. 

30 Then stood up Phinees, and 
prayed"; and so the plague ceased. 

31 And that was counted unto 
him for righteousness, among all 
posterities for evermore. 

32 They angered him also at the 
waters of strife, so that he punish- 
ed Moses for tiieir sakes ; 

33 Because they provoked his 
spirit, so that he spake unadvised- 
ly with his lips. 

34 Neither destroyed they the 
heathen, as the Lord commanded 
them ; 

35 But were mingled among the 
heathen, and learned their works. 

36 Insomuch that they worship- 
ped their idols, which turned to 
their own decay ; yea, they offered 
their sons gind their daughters unto 
devils ; 

37 And shed innocent blood, 
even the blood of their sons and of 
their daughters, whom they offered 
unto the idols of Canaan; and the 
land was defiled with blood. 

38 Thus were they stained with 
their own works, and went a whor- 
ing with their own inventions. 

39 Therefore was the wrath of 
the Lord kindled against his peo- 
ple, insomuch that he abhorred his 
own inheritance. 

40 And' he gave them over into 
the hand of the heathen ; and they 
that hated them were lords over 
them. 

41 Their enemies oi)pressed 
them, and had them in subjection. 

42 Many a time did he deliver 
them; but they rebelled against 
him with their own inventions, and 
were brought down in their wick- 
edness. 

43 Nevertheless, when he saw 
their adversity, he heard their com- 
plaint. 

44 He thought upon his cove- 
nant, and pitied them, according 
unto the multitude of his mercies ; 
yea, he made all those that led 
them away captive to pity them. 

45 Deliver us, Lord our God, 
and gather us from among the 
heathen ; that we may give thanks 

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unto thy h^ly Name, and msLfia 
our boast of thy praise. 

46 Blessed be the Lord God ot 
Israel, from everlasting, and world 
without end ; and let all the people 
say, Amen. 



THE TWENTY- SECOND DAY. 

Psalm cvii. Confitemini Domino. 

OGIVE thanks unto the Lord; 
for he is gracious, and his mer- 
cy endureth for ever. 

.2 Let them give thanks whom 
the Lord hath redeemed, and de- 
livered from the hand of the enemy ; 

3 And gathered them out of the 
lands, from the east, and from the 
west ; from the north, and from the 
south. 

4 They went astray in the wil- 
derness out of the way, and found 
no city to dwell in. 

5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul 
fainted in them. 

6 So they cried unto the Lord in 
their trouble, and he dehvered theni 
from their distress. 

7 He led them forth by the right 
way, that they might go to the city 
where they dwelt. 

8 O that men would therefore 
praise the Lord for his goodness; 
and declare the wonders that he 
doeth for the children of men ! 

9 For he satifieth the empty 
soul, and fiUeth the hungry souj 
with goodness. 

10 Such as sit in darkness, and 
in the shadow of death, being fast 
bound in misery and iron ; 

11 Because they rebelled against 
the words of the Lord, and hghtly 
regarded the counsel of the Most 
Highest : 

12 He also brought down their 
heart through heaviness : they fell 
down, and there was none to help 
them. 

13 So when they cried unto the 
Lord in their trouble, he delivered 
them out of their distress. 

14 For he brought them out of 
darkness, and out of the shadow 
of death, and brake their bonds in 
sunder. 

15 that men would therefore 
praise tlie Lord for his goodnois; 



THE PSALTER. 



and declare the wonders that he 
doeth for the children of men ! 

16 For he hath broken the gates 
of brass, and smitten the bars of 
iron in sunder. 

17 Foolish men are plagued for 
their offence, and because of their 
wickedness. 

18 Their soul abhorred all man- 
ner of meat, and they were even 
hard at death's door. 

19 So when they cried unto the 
Lord in their trouble, he delivered 
them out of their distress. 

20 He sent his word, and healed 
them; and they were saved from 
their destruction. 

21 that men would therefore 
praise the Lord for his goodness; 
and declare the wonders that he 
doeth for the children of men ! 

22 That they would offer unto 
him the sacrifice of thanksgiving, 
and tell out his works with glad- 

23 They that go down to the sea 
in ships, and occupy their busmess 
in great waters ; 

24 These men see the works of 
the Lord, and his wonders in the 
deep. 

25 For at his word the stormy 
wind ariseth, which lifteth up the 
waves thereof. 

26 They are carried up to the 
heaven, and down again to the 
deep ; their soul melteth away be- 
cause of tlie trouble. 

27 They reel to and fro, and 
stagger hke a drunken man, and 
are at their wit's end. 

2S So when they cry unto the 
Lord in their trouble, he deUvereth 
them out of their distress. 

29 For he maketh the storm to 
cease, so that tl)e waves thereof are 
gtill. ' 

3C Then are they glad, because 
they are at rest ; and so he bringeth 
tiiem unto the haven where they 
would be. 

31 that men would therefore 
praise the Lord for his goodness; 
and declare the wonders that he 
doeth for the children of men ! 

32 That they would exalt him 
also in the congregation of the 
people, and praise him in the seat 
of the eiders! 



Day 2% 

33 Wno tumeth the floods into 
wilderness, and drieth up the 

water-springs. 

34 A fruitful land maketh he 
barren, for the wickedness of them 
that dwell therein. 

35 Again, he maketh the wilder^ 
ness a standing water, and water- 
springs of a dry ground. 

36 And there he setteth the hun- 
gry, that they may build them a 
city to dwell in ; 

37 That they may sow their land, 
and plant vineyards, to yield them 
fruits of increase. 

38 He blesseth them, so that they 
multiply exceedingly; and suffe> 
eth not their cattle to decrease. 

39 And again, wlien they aro 
minished and brought low through 
oppression, through any plagua 
or trouble ; 

40 Though he sufier them to be 
evil-entreated through tyrants, and 
let them wander out of the way in 
the wilderness ; 

41 Yet helpeth he the poor ont 
of misery, and maketh him house- 
holds like a flock of sheep. 

42 The righteous will consider 
this, and rejoice ; and the mouth of 
all wickedness shall be stopped. 

43 Whoso is Vvise, will ponder 
these things ; and they shall under- 
stand the loving-kindness of tlia 
Lord. 



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3S'o zniYLQ %^xu^tx. 

Psalm cviii. Paratum cor meunu 

OGOD, my heart is ready, my 
heart is ready; I will sing, 
and give praise with the best mem- 
ber that I have. 

2 Awake, thou lute and harp ; I 
myself will awake right early. 

3 I will give thanks unto thee. 
Lord, among the people ; I will 
sing praises uiito thee among the 
nations. 

4 For thy mercy is greater than 
the heavens, and thy truth reacheth 
unto the clouds. 

5 Set up thyself, God, above 
the heavens, and thy glory above 
all the earth; 

6 That thy beloved may be de- 
livered: let thy right hand savg 
them, and hear thou me. 



20* 



DAT S2. 

7 God hath spol?en in his holi- 
ness ; I will rejoice therefore, and 
livide Sichem, and mete out the 
valley of Succoth. 

8 Gilead is mine, and Manasses 
4s mine; Ephraim also is the 
strength of my head ; 

9 Judah is my law-giver ; Moab 
IS my wasli-pot ; over Edom will I 
cast out my shoe; upon Philistia 
will I triumph. 

10 Who will lead me into the 
strong city l and who will bring me 
into Edom ] 

1 1 Hast not thou forsaken us, O 
God ] and wilt not thou, God, go 
forth with our hosts 1 

12 help us against the enemy : 
for vain is the help of man. 

13 Through God we shall do 
great acts ; and it is he that shall 
tread down our enemies. 

Psalm cix. Dens laudum. 

HOLD not thy tongue, O God of 
my praise; for the mouth of 
the ungodly, yea, the mouth of the 
deceitful is opened upon me. 

2 And they have spoken against 
me with false tongues ; they com- 
passed me about also with words 
of hatred, and fought against me 
without a cause. 

3 For the love that I had unto 
them, lo, they take now my con- 
trary part ; but I give myself unto 
prayer. - 

4 Thus have they rewarded me 
evil for good, and hatred for my 
goodwill. 

5 Set thou an ungodly man to be 
ruler over him, and let Satan stand 
at his right hand. 

6 When sentence is given upon 
him, let him be condemned ; and 
let his prayer be turned into sin. 

7 Let his days be few; and let 
another take his oiRce. 

8 Let his children be fatherless, 
tnd his wife a widow. 

9 Let his children be vagabonds, 
and be-g their bread ; let them seek 
it also out of desolate places. 

10 Let the extortioner consume 
all that he hath ; and let the stran- 
ger spoil his labour. 

1 1 Let there be no man to pity 
him, nor to have compassion upon 
his fatherless cLildren. 



THE PSALTER. 



214 



1 2 Let his posterity he desiroyed: 
and in the next generation let hi« 
name be clean put out. 

13 Let the wickedness of his 
fathers be had in remembrance in 
the sight of the Lord ; and let not 
the sin of his mother be done aw ay. 

14 Let them alway be before ihe 
Lord, that he may root out ths 
memorial of them from off the eartii, 

15 And that, because his mind 
was not to do good ; but persecuted 
the poor helpless man, that he 
might slay him that was vexed at 
the heart. 

16 His delight was in cursing, 
and it shall happen unto him ; he 
loved not blessing, therefore shsdl 
it be far from him. 

17 He clothed himself with curs- 
ing like as with a raiment, and it 
shall come into his bowels like 
water, and like oil into his bones. 

18 Let it be unto him as the 
cloak that he hath upon him, and 
as the girdle that he is always 
girded withal. 

19 Let it thus happen from the 
Lord unto mine enemies, and to 
those that speak evil against my 
soul. 

20 But deal thou with me, 
Lord God, according unto thy 
Name ; for sweet is thy mercy. 

21 deliver me, for I am help, 
less and poor, and my heart is 
wounded within me. 

22 I go hence like the shadow 
that departeth, and am driven away 
as the grasshopper. 

23 My knees are weak through 
fasting; my flesh is dried up for 
want of fatness. 

24 I became also a reproach onto 
them: they that looked upon me 
shaked their heads. 

25 Help me, Lord my God; 
save me according to thy mercy ; 

26 And they shaU know hov) 
that this is thy hand, and that thou, 
Lord, hast done it 

27 Though they curse, yet bless 
thou; and let them be confounded 
that rise up against me ; but let thy 
servant rejoice. 

28 Let mine adversaries be 
clothed with shame ; and let them 
cover themselves with their own 
confusion, as with a cloak* 



THE PSALTER. 



Day 23 



29 As for me, I will give great 
thanks unto the Lord with my 
mouth, and praise him among the 
multitude ; 

30 Eor he shall stand at the 
right hand of the poor, to save his 
soul from unrighteous judges. 



give them the heritage of the hoti- 
then. 

7 The works of his hands are 
verity and judgment ; all liis com- 
mandments are true. 

8 They stand fast for ever and 
ever, and are done in trutli and 
equity. 

9 He sent redemption unto his 
people; he hath commanded his 
covenant for ever ; holy and reve- 
rend is his Name. 

10 The fear of the Lord is thb 
beginnijig of wisdom; a good un- 
derstanding have all they' that do 
thereafter ftlie praise of it endureth 
for ever. 

Psalm cxil Beatus vir. 

BLESSED is the man thatfeareth 
the Lord ; he hath great delight 
in his commandments. 

2 His seed shall be mighty upon 
earth ; the generation of the faithful 
shall be blessed. 

3 Riches and plenteousness shall 
be in his house : and his righteous- 
ness endureth for ever. 

4 Unto the godly there ariseth up 
light in the darkness ; he is merciful, 
loving, and righteous. 

5 A good inan is merciful, and 
lendeth"; and will guide his words 
with discretion. 

6 For he shall never be moved : 
and the righteous shall be had in 
everlasting remembrance. 

7 He will not be afraid of any 
evil tidings ; for his heart standeth 
fast, and beHeveth in the Lord. 

8 His heart is stabhshed, and 
will not shrink, until he see his 
desire upon his enemies. 

9 He hath dispersed abroad, and 
given to the poor, and his righteous- 
ness remaineth for ever; his horn 
shall be exalted with honour. 

10 The ungodly shall see it, an J 
it shall grieve him; he shall gnash 
with his teeth, and consume away \ 
the desire of the ungodly shall 
perish. 

works, that they ought to be had I ^ . ... ^ 3 
in remembrance. Psalm cxm. Laud ate, puert. 

6 He hath ^iven meat unto them pRAISE the Lord, ye servants* 
that fear him; he shall ever be I -T O praise the Name of the Lop. d. 
ir.indful of his covenant. ! 2 Blessed be the Name of t£» 

6 He hath showed his people the Lord from this time forth for ev^ 
cower of his works, that he may more. 

215 



THE TWENTY-THIRD DAY. 

Psalm ex. Diizit Dominus. 

THE Lord said unto my Lord, 
Sit thou on my right hand, 
until I make thine enemies thy 
footstool. 

2 The Lord shall send the rod 
of thy power out of Sion : be thou 
ruler, even in the midst among 
thine enemies. 

3 In the day of thy power shall 
the people oifer thee free-will offer- 
ings with an holy worship : the 
dew of thy birth is of the womb of 
the morning. 

4 The Lord sware, and will not 
repent, Thou art a Priest for ever 
after the order of Melchizedech. 

5 The Lord upon thy right hand 
shall wound even kings in the day 
of his wrath. 

6 He shall judge among the hea- 
then : he shall fill the places with 
the aead bodies, and smite in sun- 
der the heads over divers countries. 

7 He shall drink of the brook in 
the way ; therefore shall he lift up 
his head. 

Psalm cxi. Confitehor tibi. 

I WILL give thanks unto the 
Lord with my whole heart, 
secretly among the faithful, and in 
the congregation. 

2 The works of the Lord are 
rreat, sought out of all them that 
have pleasure therein. 

3 His work is worthy to be 
praised and had in honour, and his 
righteousness endureth for ever. 

4 The merciful and gracious 
Lord hath so done his marvellous 



Day 5 



THE PSALTER. 



3 The Lord's Name is praised 
fVom the rising up of the sun unto 
the going down of the same. 

4 The Lord is high above all 
heathen, and his giory above the 
heavens. 

5 Who is like unto the Lord our 
God, that hath his dwelling so high, 
end yet humbleth himself to behold 
the things that are in heaven and 
earth ! 

6 He taketh up the simple out of 
tlic dust, and lifteth the poor out 
of the mire ; 

1 That he may set him with the 
princes, even with the princes of 
riis people. 

8 He maketh the barren woman 
to keep house, and to be a joyful 
mother of c hildren. 

Psalm cxiv. In exitu Israel. 

WHEN Israel came out of 
Egypt, and the house of Jacob 
from among the strange people, 

2 Judah was his sanctuary, and 
Israel his dominion. 

3 The sea saw that, and fled; 
Jordan was driven back. 

4 The mountains skipped like 
rams, and the little hills like young 
sheep. 

5 What aileth thee, thou sea, 
that thou fleddestl and thou Jordan, 
that thou wast driven back 1 

6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped 
Kke rams 1 and ye little hills, like 
young sheep'? 

. 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the 
presence of the Lord; at the pre- 
sence of the God of Jacob ; 

8 Who turned the hard rock into 
a standing water, and the flint- 
stone into a springing well. 
Psalm cxv. JVbn nobis, Domine. 

NOT unto us, Lord, not unto 
us, but unto thy Name give 
the praise; for thy loving mercy, 
and for thy truth's sake. 

2 Wherefore shall the heathen 
say. Where is now their God 1 

3 As for our God, he is in hea- 
ven: he hath done whatsoever 
jpleased him. 

4 Their inols are silver and gold, 
even the worK of men's hands. 

5 They have mouths, and speak 
not : eyes have they, and see not. 



6 They have ears, a:ad hear not 
noses have they, and smell nor. 

7 They have hands, and hanils 
not; feet have they, and w^alk not; 
neither speak they through their 
throat. 

8 They that make them are like 
unto them ; and so are all such aa 
put their trust in them. 

9 But thou, house of Israel, trust 
thou in the Lord ; he is their suc- 
cour and defence. 

10 Ye house of Aaron, put your 
trust in the Lord ; he is their helper 
and defender. 

11 Ye that fear the Lord, put 
your trust in the Lord ; he is their 
helper and defender. 

12 The Lord hath been mindful 
of us, and he shall bless us; even, 
he shall bless the house of Israel, 
he shall bless the house of Aaron. 

13 He shall bless them that fear 
the Lord, both small and great. 

14 The Lord shall increase you 
more and more, you and your 
children. 

15 Ye are the blessed of the LoHDi, 
who made heaven and earth. 

16 All the whole heavens are the 
Lord's ; the earth hath he given to 
the children of men. 

17 The dead praise not thee, 
Lord, neither all they that go down 
into silence. 

18 But we will praise the Lord, 
from this time forth for evermore. 
Praise the Lord. 



210 



THE TWE^S-TY-FOURTH DAT, 

Psalm cxvi. Dilexi, quoniam. 

I AM well pleased that the Lobd 
hath heard the voice of ray 
prayer ; 

2 That he hath inclined his ear 
unto me ; therefore will I call upon 
him as long as I live. 

3 The snares of death compassed 
me round about, and the pams of 
hell gat hold upon me. 

4 I shall find trouble and heavi- 
ness, and I will call upon the Name 
of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech 
thee, deliver my soul. 

5 Gracious is the Lord, and 
righteous ; yea, our God ismerciM. 



THE n A.LTER. 



Day 24. 



6 Tbe Lord preserveth the sim- 
ple : I was in misery, and he help- 
er me. 

7 Turn aga in then nnto thy rest, 

my soul ;"for the Lord hath re- 
warded thee. 

8 And why 1 thou hast delivered 
my soul from death, mine eyes 
from tears, and my feet from falling. 

9 I will walk before the Lord in 
UiB land of the living. 

10 I believed, and therefore will 

1 speak; but I was sore troubled : 
I said in my^haste, All men are 
liars. 

1 1 What reward shall I give unto 
the Lord for all the benefits that 
he hath done unto me 1 

12 1 will receive the cup of sal- 
vation, and call upon the Name of 
tlie Lord. 

13 1 will pay my vows now in 
the presence of all his people : 
right dear in the sight of the Lord 
is the death of his saints. 

14 Behold, Lord, how that I 
am thy servant ; I am thy servant, 
and the son of thy handmaid ; thou 
hast broken my bonds in sunder. 

15 1 will offer to thee the sacri- 
fice of thanksgiving, and will call 
upon the Name of the Lord. 

16 1 will pay my vows unto the 
Lord, in the si2:htof all his people, 
in the courts of the Lord's house ; 
even in the midst of thee, Jeru- 
salem. Praise the Lord. 

Psalm cxvii. Laudate Dominum. 

PRAISE the Lord, all ye 
heathen; praise him, all ye 
nations. 

2 For his merciful kindness is 
ever more and more towards us ; 
and the truth of the Lord endureth 
for ever. Praise the Lord. 

pgalm cxviii. Confitemini Doviino. 

OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, 
for he is gracious ; because liis 
inen;y endureth for ever. 

2 Let Israel now confess that he 
13 gracious, and that his mercy en- 
dureth for ever. 

3 Let the iiouse of Aaron now 
cx;iu>ss, that his mercy endureth 
Cot ever. 

4 Yea, let them now that fear 



the Lord confess, that his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

5 I called upon the Lord in 
trouble; and the Lord heard me 
at large. 

6 The Lord is on my side ; T will 
not fear what man doe'th unto me. 

7 The Lord taketh my part with 
them that help me ; therefore shall 
I see my desire upon mine enemies 

S It is better to trust in the L-A'.ft 
than to put any confidence in nmii 

9 It is better to trust in the Lord, 
than to put any confidence in 
princes. 

10 All nations compassed me 
round about ; but in the Name of 
the Lord will I destroy them. 

11 They kept me in on every 
side, they kept me in, I say, on 
every side ; but in the Name of the 
Lord will I destroy them. 

12 They came about me like 
bees, and are extinct even as the 
fire among the thorns ; for in the 
Name of the Lord I will destroy 
them. 

1 3 Thou hast thrust sore at me, 
that I might faU; but the Lord 
was my help. 

14 The Lord is my strength, and 
my song ; and is become my sal- 
vation. 

15 The voice of joy and health 
is in the dwellings of the righteous ; 
the right hand of the Lord bring- 
eth mighty things to pass. 

16 The right hand of the Lord 
hath the pre-eminence; the right 
hand of the Lord bringeth mighty 
things to pass. 

17 1 shall not die, but live, and 
declare the works of the Lord. 

18 The Lord hath chastened 
and corrected me ; but he hat!: nol 
given me over unto death. 

19 Open me the gates of right 
eousness, that I may go into their^ 
and give thanks unto the Lord. 

20 This is the irate of the Lord 
the righteous shall enter into it. 

21 1 will thank rhee ; for thou 
hast heard me, and art become my 
salvation. 

22 The same stone which the 
builders refused, is become tlie 
head-stone in the corner. 

23 This is the Lord s doing, and 
it is marvellous In our eyes. 

17* 



Da? 24. 



THE PSALTER. 



24 This is the day which the 
Lord hath made ; we will rejoice 
and be glad in it. 

25 Help me now, Lord : 
Lord, send us now prosperity. 

26 Blessed be he that cometh in 
the Name of the Lord : we have 
Wished you good luck, ye that are 
of tlie house of the Lord. 

' 27 God is the Lord, who hath 
iliowed us light: bind the sacrifice 
with cords, yea, even unto the 
horns of the altar. 

28 Thou art my God, and I will 
thank thee ; thou art my God, and 
1 will praise thee. 

29 give thanks unto the Lord ; 
for he is gracious, and his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

lEbeninij ^ra^Br. 

Psalm cxix. Beati immaculati. 

BLESSED are those that are un- 
defiled in the way, and walk 
in the law of the Lord. 

2 Blessed are they that keep his 
testimonies, and seek him with 
their whole heart. 

3 For they who do no wicked- 
ness, walk in his ways. 

4 Thou hast charged that we 
shall diligently keep thy command- 
ments. 

5 O that my ways were made 
so direct, that I might keep thy 
statutes ! 

6 So -shall I not be confounded, 
while I have respect unto all thy 
commandments. 

7 I will thank thee with an un- 
feigned heart, w^hen I shall have 
learned the judgments of thy right- 
eousness. 

8 I will keep thy ceremonies; 
fbrsake me not utterly. 

In quo corrinret ? 

WHEREWITHAL shall a 
young man cleanse his way 1 
even by ruhng himself after thy 
word. 

2 With my whole heart have I 
sought thee ; O let me not go 
wrong out of thj^ commandments ! 

3 Thy words have I hid within 
my heart, that I should not sin 
against thee. 

4 Blessed art thou, Lord 
teach me thy statutes' 



5 With my lips have I been tell- 
ing of all the judgments of thy 
mouth. 

6 I have had as great deliglit in 
the way of thy testimonies, as in 
all manner of riches. 

7 I will talk of thy command* 
ments, and have respect unto thy 
ways. 

8 My delight shall be in thy 
statutes, and I will not forget thy 
word. 

Retribue servo tuo. 

ODO well unto thy servant ; 
that I may live, and keep thy 
word. 

2 Open thou mine eyes ; that 1 
may see the w^ondrous things of 
thy law. 

3 I am a stranger upon earth ; 
hide not thy commandments from 
me ! 

4 My soul breaketh out for the 
very fervent desire that it hath al- 
way un.to thy judgments. 

5 Thou hast rebuked the proud ; 
and cursed are they that do err 
from thy commandments. 

6 turn from me shame and re- 
buke ; for I have kept thy testimo- 
nies. 

7 Princes also did sit and speak 
against me ; but thy servant is oc- 
cupied in thy statutes. 

8 For thy testimonies are my de- 
light, and my counsellors. 

Adhasit pavimento, 

MY soul cleaveth to the dust ; O 
quicken thou me, according 
to thy word. 

2 I have acknowledged my ways, 
and thou heardest me : teach ms 
thy statutes ! 

3 Make me to understand the 
way of thy commandments ; and 
so shall I talk of thy wondrous 
works. 

4 My soul melteth away for very 
heaviness; comfort thou me ac- 
cording unto thy word. 

5 Take from me the way of ly- 
ing, and cause thou me to make 
much of thy law. 

6 I have chosen the way of tmth, 
and thy judgments have I laidlw* 
for" me. 



THE PSALTER. 



Dav 95 



7 I have s*.ucK ranto thy testimo- 
Die« ; Lord, confound me not ! 

8 I will run the way of thy com- 
mandments, when thou hast set 
my heart at liberty. 







THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY. 

ptornfnjj ^ras^r. 

Legem pone. 

TEACH me, O Lord, the way of 
thy statutes, and I shall keep 
it unto the end. 

2 Give me understanding, and I 
shall keep thy law ; yea, I shall 
keep it with my whole heart. 

3 Make me to go in the path of 
thy commandments ; for therein is 
my desire. 

4 Incline mine heart unto thy 
testimonies, and not to covetous- 
ness. 

5 turn away mine eyes, lest 
they behold vanity ; and quicken 
thou me in thy way. 

6 stablish thy word in thy 
servant, that I may fear thee. 

7 Take away the rebuke that I 
am afraid of ; for thy judgments 
are good. 

8 Behold, my dehght is in thy 
commandments ; quicken me in 
thy righteousness. 

Et veniat super me. 

LET thy loving mercy come also 
unto me, Lord, even thy 
salvation, according unto thy word. 

2 So shall I make answer unto 
my blasphemers; for my trust is 
in thy word. 

3 take not the word of thy 
truth utterly out of my mouth ; for 
my hope is in thy judgments. 

4 So shall I alway keep thy law ; 
yea, for ever and ever. 

5 And I will walk at liberty ; for 
I seek thy commandments. 

6 I will speak of thy testimonies 
also, even before kings, and will 
Lot be ashamed. 

7 And my delight shall be in 
thy commandments, which I have 
loved. 

8 My hands also will I lift up 
unto thy commandments, which I 
have loved ; and my study shall be 
in thy statutes. 



Memor esto servi tui. 
THINK upon thy servant, as 
concernmg thy word, wherein 
thou hast caused me to put my 
trust. 

2 The same is my comfort in my 
trouble ; for thy word hath quick- 
ened me. 

3 The proud have had me ex 
ceedingly in derision ; yet have 1 
not shrinked from thy law. 

4 For I remembered thine ever- 
lasting judgments, Lord, and 
received comfort. 

5 I am horribly afraid, for the 
ungodly that forsake thy law. 

6 Thy statutes have been my 
songs, in the house of my pilgri- 
mage. 

7 I have thought upon thy Name, 
Lord, in the night-season, and 
have kept thy law. 

8 This I had, because I kept thy 
commandments. 

* Portio meay Domine. 

THOU art my portion, Lord ; 
I have promised to keep thy 

law. 

2 I made my humble petition in 
thy presence with my whole heart ; 
be merciful unto me, according 
to thy word. 

3 I called mine own ways to re- 
membrance, and turned my leet 
unto thy testimonies. 

4 I made haste, and prolonged 
not the time, to keep thy command- 
ments. 

5 The congregations of the un- 
godly have rolDbed me ; but I have 
not forgotten thy law. 

6 At midnight I will rise to give 
thanks unto thee, because of thy 
righteous judgments. 

7 I am a companion of all them 
that fear thee, and keep thy com- 
mandments. 

8 The earth, O Lord, is fuU of 
thy mercy : teach me thy sta- 
tutes ! 

Bonitatem fecisti. 

OLORD, thou hast dealt gra- 
ciously with thy servant, ac- 
cording unto thy word. 

2 learn me true understanding 
and knowledge ; for I ha\e beheveo 
thy commandments. 



219 



DAT 25. 



THE PSALTER. 



3 Before I was troubled, I went 
wrong ; but now have 1 kept thy 
word. 

4 Thou art good and gracious; 
C teach me thy statutes ! 

5 The proud have imagined a 
lie against me; but I will keep 
thy commandments with my whole 
heart. 

6 Their heart is as fat as brawn ; 
but my delight hath been in thy 
law. 

7 It is good for me that T have 
been in trouble ; that I may learn 
thy statutes. 

S The law of thy mouth is dearer 
unto me than thousands of gold 
and silver. 

Manus tuce fecerunt me. 

THY hands have made me and 
fashioned me : O give me un- 
derstanding, that I may learn thy 
commandments. • 

2 They that fear thee wiU be 
riad when they see me ; because I 
nave put my trust in thy word. 

3 I know, O Lord, that thy judg- 
sients are right, and that tliou of 
very faithfulness hast caused me to 
be troubled. 

4 let thy merciful kindness be 
my comfort, according to thy word 
unto thy servant. 

5 let thy loving mercies come 
unto me, that I may hve ; for thy 
law is my delight. 

6 Let the proud be confounded, 
for ^hey go wickedly about to de- 
stroy me ; but I will be occupied 
in thy commandments. 

7 Let such as fear thee, and have 
known thy testimonies, be turned 
unto me. 

8 let my heart be sound in thy 
fsiaiutes, that I be not ashamed. 

Deficit anima mea. 

MY sc'ul hath longed for thy sal- 
vation, and I have a good 
hope because of thy word. 

2 Mine eyes long sore for thy 
word; saying, O when wilt thou 
comfort me ] 

3 For I am become like a bottle 
in the smoke ; yet do I not forget 
thy statutes. 

4 How many are the days of thy 



servant ? when wilt thot be aveng» 
ed of them that persecute me ] 

5 The proud nave digged pits foor 
me, which are not after thy law. 

6 All thy commandments are 
true : they persecute me falsely ; 
be thou my help. 

7 They had almost made an end 
of me upon earth; but 1 forsook 
not thy commandments. 

8 quicken me after thy loving- 
kindness ; and so shall I keep tlip 
testimonies of thy mouth. 

In (Sternum^ Domine. 

OLORD, thy word endureth ftH 
ever in heaven. 

2 Thy truth also remaineth from 
one generation to another; thou 
hast laid the foundation of tlie 
earth, and it abideth. 

3 They continue this day accord- 
ing to thine ordinance; for all 
things serve thee. 

4 If my delight had not been in 
thy law, I should have perished in 
my trouble. 

5 I will never forget thy com- 
mandments; for with them thou 
hast quickened me. 

6 I am thine : O save me, for I 
have sought thy commandments. 

7 The ungodly laid wait for me, 
to destroy me ; but I will consider 
thy testimonies. 

8 I see that all things come tso 
an end ; but thy commandment is 
exceeding broad. 

Quomodo dilexif 

LORD, what love have I unto thy 
law! all the day long is my 
study in it. 

2 Thou, through thy command- 
ments, hast made me wiser than 
mine enemies; for they are evey 
with me. 

3 I have more understanding 
than my teachers ; for thy testimo- 
nies are my study. 

4 I am wiser than the aged ; be- 
cause I keep thy commandments. 

5 I have refrained my feet from 
every evil way, that I may keep 
thy word. 

6 I have not shrunk from thy 
judgments; for thou teachest me. 

7 O how sweet are thy words 
unto my throat ; yea, sweeter thao 
honey unto my mourn ! 



THE PSALTER. 



8 Thmigh thy commandments 
f. get understanding: therefore I 
hate all evil ways. 



THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY. 

Lueerna pedibua meis, 
'T'^HY word is a lantern unto my 
-A- feet, and a light unto my paths. 

2 I have sworn, and am stead- 
fhstly purposed, to keep thy right- 
eods judgments. 

3 I am troubled above measure : 

Suicken me, Lord, according to 
ly word. 

4 Let the free-will offerings of 
my mouth please thee, O Lord ; 
and teach me thy judgments. 

5 My soul is alway in my hand ; 
yet do I not forget thy law. 

6 The ungodly have laid a snare 
for me ; but yet I swerved not from 
thy commandments. 

7 Thy testimonies have I claim- 
ed as mine heritage for ever ; and 
why 1 they are the very joy of my 
heart. 

8 I have applied my heart to 
fulfil thy statutes alway, even unto 
the end. 

Iniquos odio habux. 

I HATE them that imagine evil 
things ; but thy law do I love. 

2 Thou art my defence and 
shield ; and my trust is in thy word. 

3 Away from me, ye wicked ; I 
will keep the commandments of my 
God. 

4 stablish me according to thy 
word, that I may live ; and let me 
not be disappointed of my hope. 

5 Hold thou me up, and I shall 
be safe ; yea, my delight shall be 
jjver in thy statutes. 

6 Thou hast trodden down all 
tliem that depart from thy statutes; 
for ihey imagine but deceit. 

7 Thou puttest away all the un- 
godly of the earth hke dross; there- 
fore I love thy testimonies. 

8 My flesh trembleth for fear of 
tliee ; and I am afraid of thy judg- 
ments. 

ITcct judicium. 

IDEAL with the thing that is 
lawful and right ; O give me not 
m'pr unto mine oppressors! 



Day ^. 

2 Make thou thy servant to de- 
light in that which ia good, that 
the proud do me no wrong. 

3 Mine ej^es are wasted away 
with looking for thy health, and for 
the word of thy righteousness. 

4 deal with thy servant accord- 
ing unto thy loving mercy, and 
teach me thy statutes. 

5 I am thy servant ; grant me 
understanding, that I may know 
thy testimonies. 

6 It is time for thee. Lord, to lay 
to thine hand ; for they have de- 
stroyed thy law. 

7 For I iove thy commandments 
above gold and precious stones, 

8 Tlierefore hold I straight all 
thy commandments ; and all false 
ways I utterly abhor. 

Miraiilia. 

THY testimonies are wonderful ; 
therefore doth my soul keep 
them. 

2 When thy word goeth forth, it 
giveth light and understanding un- 
to the simple. 

3 I opened my mouth, and drew 
in my breath ; for my delight was 
in thy commandments. 

4 look thou upon me, and be 
merciful unto me, as thou usest to 
do unto those that love thy Name, 

5 Order my steps in thy word ; 
and so shall no wickedness have 
dominion over me. 

6 deliver me from the wrong- 
ful dealings of men ; and so shall 
I keep thy commandments. 

7 Show the hght of thy counte- 
nance upon thy servant, and teach 
me thy statutes. 

8 Mine eyes gush out with water, 
because men keep not thy law. 

Justus «5, Domiiu. 

RIGHTEOUS art thou, 
Lord; and true is thy judg- 
ment. 

2 The testimonies that thou hast 
commanded aie exceeding right- 
eous and true. 

3 My zeal hath even consumed 
me; because mine enemies have 
forgotten thy words. 

4 Thy word is tried to the utter- 
most, and thy servant loveth it 

5 I am small and of no reputa* 
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t^AY 27. 



THE PSALTER. 



tion ; yet do I not forget thy com- 
mandments. 

6 Thy righteousness is an ever- 
lasting righteousness, and thy law 
is the truth. 

7 Trouble and heaviness have 
taken hold upon me ; yet is my de- 
light in thy commandments. 

8 The righteousness of thy tes- 
timonies is everlasting: O grant 
me understanding, and I shall live. 

Clamavi in toto corde meo. 

I CALL with my whole heart; 
hear me, O Lord ; I will keep 
thy statutes. 

2 Yea, even unto thee do I call ; 
help me, and I shall keep thy tes- 
timonies. 

3 Early in the morning do I cry 
unto thee ; for in thy word is my 
trust. 

4 Mine eyes prevent the night 
watches ; that I might be occupied 
in thy words. 

5 Hear my voice, Lord, ac- 
cording unto thy loving-kindness; 
quicken me, according as thou art 
wont. 

6 They draw nigh that of malice 
persecute me, and are far from thy 
law. 

7 Be thou nigh at hand, Lord ; 
for all thy commandments are true. 

8 As concerning thy testimonies, 
I have known long since, that thou 
hast grounded them for ever. 

Fide humilitatem. 

CONSIDER mine adversity, 
and deliver me, for I do not 
forget thy law. 

2 Avenge thou my cause, and 
deliver me ; quicken me according 
to thy word. 

3 Health is far from the ungod- 
ly ; for thej^ regard not thy statutes. 

4 Great is thy mercy, Lord ; 
quicken me, as thou art wont. 

5 Many there are that trouble 
me, and persecute me ; yet do I 
not swerve from thy testimonies. 

6 It grieveth me when I see the 
transgressors ; because they keep 
not thy law. 

7 Consider, O Lord, how I love 
thy commandments ; O quicken me, 
according to thy loving-kindness. 

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8 Thy word is true from ever 
lasting ; all the judgments of thy 
righteousness endure for evermore. 
Principes persecuti sunt, 

PRINCES have persecuted me 
without a cause ; but my heart 
standeth in awe of thy word. 

2 I am as glad of thy word, as 
one that findeth great spoils. 

3 As for lies, I hate and abhoi 
them ; but thy law do I love. 

4 Seven times a day do I praise 
thee ; because of thy righteous 
judgments. 

5 Great is the peace that they 
have who love thy law ; and they 
are not oflfended at it. 

6 Lord, I have looked for thy 
saving health, and done after thy 
commandments. 

7 My soul hath kept thy testimo- 
nies, and loved them exceedingly. 

8 I have kept thy commandments 
and testimonies ; for all my ways 
are before thee. 

Appropinquet deprecatio. 

LET my complaint come before 
thee, Lord; give me under- 
standing accordini^ to thy word. 

2 Let my supplication come be- 
fore thee ; deliver me according to 
thy word. 

3 My hps shall speak of thy 
praise, when thou hast taught me 
thy statutes. 

4 Yea, my tongue shall sing of 
thy word; for all thy command- 
ments are righteous. 

5 Let thine hand help me ; for I 
have chosen tliy commandments. 

6 I have longed for thy saving 
health, Lord ; and in thy law is 
my delight. 

7 let my soul live, and it shall 
praise thee; and thy judgments 
shall help me. 

8 I have gone astray like a sheep 
that is lost; seek thy servant, for 
I do not forget thy command- 
ments. 



THE TWENTY-SEVENTH DAT. 

Rsalm cxx. ^d Dominum. 

WHEN I was in trouble, I call- 
ed upon the Lob d, and 
heard me. 



THE PSALTER, 



Day 27, 



2 Deliver my soul, Lord, from 
lying lips, cuid from a deceitful 
tongue. 

3 What reward shall be given or 
done unto thee, thou false tongue 7 
even mighty and sharp arrows, with 
hot burning coals. 

4 Woe is me, that I am con- 
strained to dwell with Mesech, and 
to have my habitation among the 
lents of Kedar ! 

5 My soul hath long dwelt 
among them that are enemies unto 
peace. 

6 I labour for peace ; but when I 
speak unto them thereof, they make 
them ready to battle. 

Psalm cxxi. Levavi oeulos meos. 

1WILL lift up mine eyes unto 
the hills, from whence comcth 
my help. 

2 My help cometh even from the 
Lord, who hath made heaven and 
earth. 

3 He will not suffer thy foot to 
be moved; and he that keepeth 
tliee will not sleep. 

4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel 
shall neither slumber nor sleep. 

5 The Lord himself is thy keep- 
er; the Lord is thy defence upon 
thy right hand; 

6 So that the sun shall not burn 
thee by day, neither the moon by 
night. 

7 The Lord shall preserve thee 
from all evil ; yea, it is even he that 
shall keep thy soul. 

8 The Lord shall preserve thy 
going out, and thy coming in, from 
this time forth for evermore. 

Psalm cxxii. Lastatus sum. 

I WAS glad when they said unto 
me, We will go into the house 
ef the Lord. 

2 Our feet shall stand in thy 
gates, Jerusalem. 

3 Jerusalem is built as a city 
that is at unity in itself. 

4 For thither the tribes go up, 
even the tribes of the Lord, to 
testify unto Israel, to give thanks 
unto the Name of the Lord. 

5 For there is the seat of judg- 
ment, even the scat of the house of 
David. 

6 pray for the peace of Jerusa- 



lem; they shall prosper that love 
thee. 

7 Peace be within thy walls, and 
plenteousness within tny pa laces. 

8 For my brethren and com- 
panions' sakes, I will wish thee 
prosperity. 

9 Yea, because of the house of 
the Lord our God, I wiU seek to 
do thee good. 

Psalm cxxiii. .^d te levavi oculos meos. 

UNTO thee lift I up mine eyes, 
Thou that dwellest in the 
heavens. 

2 Behold, even as the eyes of 
servants look unto the hand of 
their masters, and as the eyes of a 
maiden unto the hand of her mis- 
tress, even so our eyes wait upon 
the Lord our God, until he have 
mercy upon us. 

3 Have mercy upon us, Lord, 
have mercy upon us; for we are 
utterly despised. 

4 Our soul is filled with the 
scornful reproof of the wealthy, 
and with the despitefulness of the 
proud. 

Psalm cxxiv. JV?«t quia Domintts. 

IF the Lord himself had not been 
on our side, now may Israel 
say ; if the Lord himself had not 
been on our side, when ^eii rose 
up against us ; 

2 They had swallowed us np 
quick ; when they were so wratlv- 
fully displeased at us. 

3 Yea, the waters had drowned 
us, and the stream had gone over 
our soul. 

4 The deep waters of the proud 
had gone even over our soul. 

5 But praised be the Lord, who 
hath not given us over for a prey 
unto their teeth. 

6 Our soul is escaped even as a 
bird out of the snare of the fowler ; 
the snare is broken, and we are de- 
livered. 

7 Our help standeth in the Name 
of the Lord, who hath made hea- 
ven and earth. 

Psalm cxxv. Qui eonjidunt 

THEY that put their trust in the 
Lord shall be even as the 
Mount Sion, which may not be 
removed, but standeth fast for evei^ 



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THE PSALTER. 



2 The hills stand about Jerusa- 
lem; even so standeth the Lord 
round about his people, from this 
time forth for evermore. 

3 For the rod of the vmgodly 
Cometh not into the lot of the right- 
eous; lest the righteous put their 
hsmd unto v^ickedness. 

4 Do well, Lord, unto those 
that are good and true of heart. 

5 As for such as turn back unto 
their own wickedness, the Lord 
ehall lead them forth with the evil 
doers; but peace shall be upon 
Israel. 

Psalm cxxvi. In convertendo. 

WHEN the Lord turned again 
the captivity of Si on, then 
were we like unto them that dream. 

2 Then was our mouth filled 
with laughter, and our tongue with 
joy. 

3 Then said they among the 
heathen, The Lord hath done great 
things for them. 

4 Yea, the Lord hath done great 
tilings for us already ; whereof we 
rejoice. 

6 Turn our captivity, Lord, 
as the rivers in the south. 

6 They that sow in tears shall 
reap in j^y. 

7 He that now goeth on his way 
weeping,^ and beareth forth good 
seed, shall doubtless come again 
with joy, and bring his sheaves 
with him. 

Psalm cxxvii. JVisi Dominus. 

EXCEPT the Lord build the 
house, their labour is but lost 
that build it. 

2 Except the Lord keep the city, 
the watchman waketh but in vain. 

3 It is but lost labour that ye 
haste to rise up early, and so late 
take rest, and eat the bread of care- 
fulness ; for so he giveth his beloved 
Bleep. 

4 Lo, children, and the fruit of 
the womb, are an heritage and gift 
that cometh of the Lord. 

5 Like as the arrows in the hand 
of the giant, even so are the young 
diildren. 

6 Happy is the man that hath 
bis quiver full of them ; they shall 

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not be ashamed when they spe^ 
with their enemies in the gate. 
Psalm cxxviii. Beati omnes. 

BLESSED are all they that fear 
the Lord, and walk in his 
ways. 

2 For thou shalt eat the labour 
of thine hands : well is thee, and 
happy shalt thou be ! 

3 Thy wife shall be as the fruit- 
ful vine upon the walls of thine 
house. 

4 Thy children like the oliv^ 
branches round about thy table. 

5 Lo, thus shall the man be 
blessed that feareth the Lord. 

6 The Lord from out of Sion 
shall so bless thee, that thou shalt 
see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy 
life long. 

7 Yea, that thou shalt see thy 
children's children, and peace upon 
Israel. 

Psalm cxxix. Scspe expugnaverunt. 



MANY a time have they fought 
against me from my youth 
up, may Israel now say : 

2 Yea, many a time have they 
vexed me from my youth up ; but 
they have not prevailed against me. 

3 The plowers plowed upon my 
back, and made long furrows. 

4 But the righteous Lord hath 
hewn the snares of the ungodly in 
pieces. 

5 Let them be confounded and 
turned backward, as many as have 
evil will at Sion. 

6 Let them be even as the gra^ 
growing upon the house-top^ 
which withereth afore it be plucked 
up; 

7 Whereof the mower filleth not 
his hand, neither he thatbindeth 
up the sheaves his bosom. 

8 So that they who go by say not 
so much as. The Lord prosper 
you ; we wish you good luck in the 
Name of the Lord. 

Psalm cxxx. De profundis. 

OUT of the deep have I called 
unto thee, Lord ; Lord, hear 
my voice. 

2 let thine ears consider well 
the voice of my complaint. 

3 If thou, Lord, will be extreme 
to mark what is done amiaB, 
Lord, who may abide it 1 



THE PSALTER. 



Dat 28, 



4 For there is mercy with thee ; 
therefore shalt thou be feared. 

5 I look for the Lord ; my soul 
doth wait for him ; in his word is 
my trust. 

6 My soul fleeth unto the Lord 
before the morning watch; I say, 
before the morning watch. 

7 Israel, trust in the Lord; for 
with the Lord there is mercy, and 
with him is plenteous redemption. 

8 And he shall redeem Israel 
firom all his sins. 

Psalm cxxxi. Domine^ non est. 

LOPvD, I am not high-minded; I 
have no proud looks. 

2 I do not exercise myself in 
great matters which are too high 
for me. 

3 But I refrain my soul, and 
keep it low, like as a child that is 
weaned from his mother : yea, my 
soul is even as a weaned child. 

4 Israel, trust in the Lord 
from this time forth for evermore. 



THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY. 

Pealm cxxxii. Memento^ Domine. 

LORD, remember David, and aU 
his trouble : 

2 How he sware unto the Lord, 
and vowed a vow unto the Almighty 
God of Jacob ; 

3 I will not come within the 
tabernacle of mine house, nor climb 
up inio my bed ; 

4 I will not suffer mine eyes to 
Bleep, noi mine eyelids to slumber ; 
neither the temples of my head to 
take any rest ; 

5 Until I find out a place for the 
temple of the Lord ; an habitation 
for the mighty God of Jacob. 

6 Lo, we heard of the same at 
Ephrata, and found it in the wood. 

7 We will go into his tabernacle, 
and fall low on our knees before 
his footstool. 

8 Arise, Lord, into thy resting- 
place; thou, and the ark of thy 
strength. 

9 Let thy priests be clothed wit«h 
Hghteousness ; and let thy saints 
syng with joyfulness. 

10 For thy servant David's sake, 



turn not away the presence of thine 
Anointed. 

11 The Lord hath made a faith- 
ful oath unto David, and he shall 
not shrink from it ; 

12 Of the fruit of thy body shali 
I set upon thy seat. 

13 If thy children will keep my 
covenant, and my testimonies that 
I shall learn them; their children 
also shall sit upon thy seat for 
evermore. 

14 For the Lord hath chosen 
Si on to be an habitation for him- 
self ; he hath longed for her. 

1 5 This shall be my rest for ever : 
here will I dwell, for I have a de- 
light therein. 

16 I will bless her victuals with 
increase, and will satisfy her poor 
with bread. 

17 I will deck her priests with 
health, and her saints shall rejoice 
and sing. 

18 There shall I make the horn 
of David to flourish : I have ordained 
a lantern for mine Anointed. 

19 As for his enemies, I shall 
clothe tliem with shame ; but upon 
himself shall his crown flourish. 

Psalm cxxxiii. JScce, quam bonum ! 

BEHOLD, how good and joyful 
a thing it is, brethren, to dwell 
together in unity! 

2 It is like the precious ointment 
upon the head, that ran down unto 
the beard, even unto Aaron's beard, 
and went down to the skirts of his 
clothing. 

3 Like as the dew of Hermon, 
which fell upon the hill of Sion. 

4 For there the Lord promised 
his blessing, and life for evermore. 

Psalm cxxxi V. Ecce nunc. 

BEHOLD now, praise the Lori>> 
all ye servants of the Lord ; 

2 Ye that by night stand in the 
house Of the Lord, even in the 
courts of the house of our God. 

3 Lift up your handis in the 
sanctuary, and praise the Lord. 

4 The Lord, that made heaven 
and earth, give thee blessing out 
of Sion. 

Psalm cxxxv. Laudate JVowtcw. 

PRAISE %e Lord, laud ye 
the Name of the Lord ; prai86 
it, ye servants of the Lord; 
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Day 28. 



THE PSALTER. 



2 Ye that stand in the house of 
the Lord, in the courts of the house 
of our God. 

3 praise the Lord, for the Lord 
te gracious ; sing praises unto his 
Name, for it is lovely. 

4 For why? the Lord hath 
chosen Jacob unto himself, and 
Israel for his own possession. 

6 For I know that the Lord is 
great, and that our Lord is above 
all gods. 

6 Whatsoever the Lord pleased, 
that did he in heaven, and in earth ; 
in the sea, and in all deep places. 

7 He bringeth forth the clouds 
fVom the ends of the world, and 
sendeth forth lightnings with the 
rain, bringing the winds out of his 
treasures. 

8 He smote the first-bom of 
Egyp^j both of man and beast. 

9 He hath sent tokens and won- 
ders into the midst of thee, thou 
land of Egypt ; upon Pharaoh, and 
all his servants. 

10 He smote divers nations, and 
slew mighty kings ; 

1 1 Sehon, king of the Amorites ; 
and Og, the kin,^ of Basan; and all 
the kingdoms or Canaan ; 

12 And gave their land to be an 
heritage, even an heritage unto 
Israel his people. 

13 Thy Name. O Lord, endureth 
for ever ; so dotn thy memorial, O 
Lord, from one generation to ano- 
ther. 

14 For the Lord will avenge his 
people, and be gracious unto his 
servants. 

15 As for the images of the hea- 
then, they are but silver and gold ; 
the work of men's hands. 

1 6 They have mouths, and speak 
not; eyes have they, but they see 
not. 

17 They have ears, and yet they 
hear not ; neither is there any breath 
in their mouths. 

18 They that make them are 
like unto them ; and so are all they 
tliat put their trust in them. 

19 Praise the Lord, ye house 
of Israel ; praise the Lord, ye house 
of Aaron. 

20 Praise the Lord, ye house of 
L«vi ; ye that fear the Lord, praise 
tlsB Lord. 



21 Praised be the Lord out of 
Sion, who dwelleth at Jerusalem. 



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Hbenins draper. 

Psalm cxxxvi. Confitemini Domino, 

OGIVE thanks unto the Lord, 
for he is gracious: and his 
mercy endureth for ever. 

2 give thanks unto the God of 
all gods; for his mercy endureth 
for ever. 

3 thank the Lord of all lords: 
for his mercy endureth for ever. 

4 Who only doeth great wonders: 
for his mercy endureth for ever. 

5 Who by his excellent wisdom 
made the heavens: for his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

6 Who ^aid out the earth above 
the waters : for his mercy endureth 
for ever. 

7 Who hath made great lights 
for his mercy endureth for ever: 

8 The sun to rule the day : foi 
his mercy endureth for ever : 

9 The moon and the stars to 
govern the night: for his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

10 Who smote Egypt, with theh 
first-bom : for his mercy endureth 
for ever : 

1 1 And brought out Israel from 
among them : for his mercy en- 
dureth for ever : 

12 With a mighty hand and 
stretched-out arm: for his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

1 3 Who divided the Red Sea in 
two parts : for his mercy endureth 
for ever : 

1 4 And made Israel to go through 
the midst of it : for his mercy en- 
dureth for ever. 

15 But as for Pharaoh and his 
host, he overthrew them in the Red 
Sea: for his mercy endureth foi 
ever. 

16 Who led his people through 
the wilderness : for his mercy en* 
dureth for ever. 

17 Who smote great kings : for 
his mercy endure :h for ever : 

18 Yea, and slew mighty kings: 
for his mercy endureth for ever : 

19 Sehon, king of the Amerites: 
for his mercy endureth for ever : 

20 And Og, the king of Basan: 
for his mercy endureth for ever: 



THE PSALTEK. 



Day 29. 



21 And gave away their land | cause of thy loving-kindness and 



for an heritage : for Ms mercy en< 
dureth for ever: 

22 Even for an heritage unto 
Israel, his servant: for his mercy 
endureth for ever. 

23 Who remembered us when we 
were in trouble : for his mercy en- 
dureth for ever. 

24 And hath delivered us from 
our enemies: for his mercy en- 
dureth for ever. 

25 Who giveth food to all flesh: 
for his mercy endureth for ever. 

26 give thanks unto the God 
of heaven : for his mercy endureth 
for ever. 

27 give thanks unto the Lord 
of lords: for his mercy endureth 
for ever. 

Psalm cxxxvii. Super flximina, 

BY the waters of Babylon we sat 
down and wept, when we re- 
membered thee, Sion. 

2 As for our harps, we hanged 
them up upon the trees that are 
therein. 

3 For they that led us away 
captive, required of us then a song, 
and melody in our heaviness : Sing 
us one of the songs of Sion. 

4 How shall we sing the Lord's 
song in a strange land ? 

6 "if I forget thee, Jerusalem, 
let my right hand forget her cun- 
ning. 

6 If I do not remember thee, let 
my tongue cleave to the roof of my 
mouth ; yea, if I prefer not Jerusa- i 
lem in my mirth. i 

7 Remember the children of 
Edom, Lord, in the day of Jeru- 



truth ; for thou hast magnified thy 
Name, and thy Word, above all 
things. 

3 When I called upon thee, 
thou heardest me; and enduedst 
my soul with much strength. 

4 All the kings of the earth shall 

E raise thee, Lord ; for they have 
eard the words of thy mouth. 

5 Yea, they shaQ sing in the 
ways of the Lord, that great is the 
glory of the Lord. 

6 For though the Lord be high, 
yet hath he respect unto the lowly ; 
as ifer the proud, he beholdeth them 
afar oflf. 

7 Though I walk in the midst 
of trouble^, yet shalt thou refresh 
me; thou shalt stretch forth thy 
hand upon the furiousness of mine 
enemies, and thy right hand shall 
save me. 

8 The Lord shall make good his 
loving-kindness toward me; yea, 
thy mercy, Lord, endureth for 
ever; despise not then the works 
of thine own hands. 



THE TWENTY-NINTH DAY. 

fHornfnij Eraser. 

Psalm cxxxix. Doviine, probasti. 

OLORD. thou hast searched me 
out, and known me. Thou 
knowest my down-sitting, and 
mine up-rising ; thou underslandest 
my thoughts long before. 

2 Thou art about my path, and 
about my bed ; and spiest out all 
my ways. 

3 For lo, there is not a word in 
thou, Lord, 



salem; how they said, Down with SiU^S^'^^t ^itn5w 
it. down with it, even to the ground, knowest it altogether. 

8 daughter of Babjion, wasted 
with misery ; yea, happy shall he 
be that rewardeth thee as thou hast 
served us. 

9 Blessed shall he be that taketh 
thy children, and throweth them 
against the stones. 



Psalm cxxxviii. Confitebor tibi. 

I WILL give tlianks unto thee, 
Lord, with my whole heart; 
even before the gods will I sing 
praide unto thee. 

2 I win worship toward thy holy 
temple and p^'aise thy Name, be- 



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4 Thou hast fashioned me be- 
hind and before, and laid thine 
hand upon me. 

5 Such knowledge is too wonder- 
ful and excellent for me ; I cannot 
attain unto it. 

6 Whither shall I go then from 
thy Spirit] or whither shall I go 
then from thy presence 1 

7 If I climb up into heaven, thou 
art there ; if I go down to hell, tho'u 
art there also. 

8 If I take the wings of the 
morning, and remain in tlie utter 
most parts of the sea; 



Day 29. 



THE PSALTER. 



9 Even there also shall thy hand 
lead me, and thy right hand shall 
hold me. 

10 If 1 say, Peradventure the 
darkness shall cover me ; then shall 
my night be turned to day. 

1 1 Yea, the darkness is no dark- 
ness with thee, but the night is as 
clear as the day ; the darkness and 
the light to thee are both alike. 

1 2 For my reins are tliine ; thou 
hast covered me in my mothers 
womb. 

13 I will give thanks unto thee, 
for I am fearfully and wonderfully 
made: marvellous are thy works, 
and that my soul knoweth right 
well. 

14 My bones are not hid from 
thee, though I be made secretly, 
and fashioned beneath in the earth. 

15 Thine eyes did see my sub- 
stance, yet being imperfect ; and 
in thy book were ail my members 
written ; 

16 ^Vhich day by day were fa- 
shioned, when as yet there was 
none of them. 

17 How dear are thy counsels 
unto me, God : how great is 
the sum of them I 

18 If I teli them, they are more 
in number than the sand : when I 
wake up, I am present with thee. 

19 W ilt thou not slay the wick- 
ed, God 1 Depart from me, ye 
blood-thirsty men. 

20 For they speak unrighteously 
against thee ; and thine enemies 
\ake tl:;^ Name in vain. 

21 Do not I hate them, Lord, 
that hate thee ] and am not I 
grieved with those that rise up 
against thee 1 

22 Yea, I hate them right sore ; 
even as though they were mine 
enemies. 

, 23 Try me, God, and seek the 
ground of my heart; prove me, 
and examine my tlioughts. 

24 Look well if there be any 
way of wickedness in me ; and 
lead me in the way everlasting. 

Psalm cxl. Eripc me^ Domine. 

DELIVER me, Lord, from the 
evil man; and preserve me 
from the wicked man ; 
2 Who imasine mischief in their 



hearts, and stir up strife all the day 
long. 

3 They have sharpened their 
tongues like a serpent ; adders poi- 
son is under their lips. 

4 Keep me, Lord, from the 
hands of the ungodly; preserve 
me from the wicked men, who are 
purposed to overthrow my goings. 

5 The proud have laid a snare 
for me, and spread a net abroad 
with cords ; yea, and set traps in 
my way. 

6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art 
my God, hear the voice ofraypray-i 
ers, Lord. 

7 Lord God, thou strength of 
my health ; thou hast covered my 
head in the day of battle. 

8 Let not the ungodly have hig 
desire, Lord; let not his mis- 
chievous imagination prosper, lest 
they be too proud. 

9 Let the mischief of their own 
lips fall upon the head of them 
that compass me about. 

1 Let hot burning coals fall upon 
them ; let them be cast into the fire, 
and into the pit, that they never 
rise up again. 

1 1 A man full of words shall not 
prosper upon the earth : evil shall 
hunt the wicked person to over- 
throw him. 

12 Sure I am that the Lord will 
avenge the poor, and maintain the 
cause of the helpless. 

13 The righteous also shall give 
thanks unto thy Name; and the 
just shall continue in thy sight. 

Psalm cxli. Domine^ clamavi. 

LORD, I call upon thee; haste 
thee unto me, and consider my 
voice when I cry unto thee. 

2 Let my prayer be set forth in 
thy sight as the incense ; and let 
the lifting up of my hands be an 
evening sacrifice. 

3 Set a watch, Lord, before 
my mouth, and keep tlie door of 
my hps. 

4 let not mine heart be inclin- 
ed to any evil thing ; let me not be 
occupied in ungodly works with 
the men that work wickedness, lest 
I eat of such tilings as please them. 

5 Let the righteous rather smite 
me friendly, and reprove me. 



THE PSALTER. 



Day 30. 



6 But let not their precious balms 
break my head; yea, I will pray 
yet against their wickedness. 

7 Let their judges be overthrown 
in stony places, that they may 
hear my words ; for they are sweet. 

8 Our bones lie scattered before 
the pit, like as when one breaketh 
and heweth wood upon the earth. 

9 But mine eyes look unto thee, 
Lord God ; in thee is my trust ; 
cast not out my soul. 

10 Keep me from the snare that 
they have laid for me, and from the 
traps of the wicked doers. 

1 1 Let the ungodly fall into their 
own nets together, and let me ever 
escape them. 

labenfns ^vn^tv. 

Psalm cxlii. Voce mea ad Dominum. 

I CRIED unto the Lord with my 
voice ; yea, even unto the Lord 
did I make my supplication. 

2 I poured out my complaints 
before nim, and showed him of my 
trouble. 

3 When my spirit was in heavi- 
ness, thou knewest my path; in 
the way wherein I walked, have 
they privily laid a snare for me. 

4 I looked also upon my right 
hand, and saw there was no man 
that would know me. 

5 I had no place to flee unto, and 
no man cared for my soul. 

6 I cried unto thee, Lord, and 
said, Thou art my hope, and ray 
portion in the lana of the living. 

7 Consider my complaint ; for I 
am brought very low. 

8 deliver me from my persecu- 
tors ; for they are too strong for me. 

9 Bring my soul out of prison, 
that I may give thanks unto thy 
Name; which thing if thou wilt 
grant me, tlien shall the righteous 
resort unto my company. 

Psalm cxliii. Domine^ exaudi, 

HEx\R my prajw, Lord, and 
consider my desire; hearken 
unto me for thy truth and right- 
eousness' sake. 

2 And enter not into judgment 
With thy servant; for in thy sight 
ehall no man living be justified. 

3 For the enemy hath persecuted 
my 8 Jul; hf> hath smitten my life 



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down to the ground ; he hath laid 
me in the darkness, as the men that 
have been long dead. 

4 Therefore is my spirit vexed 
within me, and my heart within me 
is desolate. 

5 Yet do I remember the time 
past : I muse upon all thy works ; 
yea, I exercise myself in the worka 
of thy hands. 

6 I stretch forth my hands unt 
thee ; my soul gaspeth unto thee au 
a thirsty land. 

7 Hear me, Lord, and that 
soon ; for my spirit waxeth faint : 
hide not thy face from me, lest I be 
like unto them that go down into 
the pit. 

8 let me hear thy loving-kind- 
ness betimes in the morning ; for 
in thee is my trust : show thou me 
the way that I should walk in ; fox 
I lift up my soul unto thee. 

9 Deliver me, Lord, from mine 
enemies ; for I flee unto thee to hide 
me. 

10 Teach me to do the thing that 
pleaseth thee ; forthou art my God : 
let thy loving Spirit lead me forth 
into the land of righteousness. 

1 1 Quicken me, O Lord, for thy 
Name's sake; and for thy right- 
eousness' sake bring my soul out 
of trouble. 

12 And of thy goodness slay 
mine enemies, and destroy all them 
that vex my soul; for I am thy 
servant. 



THE THIRTIETH DAY. 

I^ornfns ^ eager. 

Psalm cxliv. Benedictus Dominus. 

BLESSED be the Lord my 
strength, who teacheth my 
hands to war, and my fingers 
fight: 

2 My hope and my fortress, my 
castle and deliverer, my defender in 
whom I trust; who subdveth my 
people that is under me. 

3 Lord, what is man, that thou 
hast such respect unto him . or the 
son of man, that thou so regardesl 
him! 

4 Man is like a thing of nought ; 
his time passeth away like a shadow. 

5 Bow thy heavens, LoiiD,aa(i 



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THE PSALTER. 



come down ; touch the mountains, 
and they shall smoke. 

6 Cast forth thy lightning, and 
t^ar them ; shoot out thine arrows, 
and consume them. 

7 Send down thine hand from 
above; deliver me, and take me 
out of the great waters, from the 
hand of strange children ; 

8 Whose mouth talketh of vani- 
ty, and their right hand is a right 
hand of wickeoness. 

9 I will sing a new song unto 
thee, God ; and sing praises unto 
thee upon a ten-stringed lute. 

10 Thou hast given victory unto 
kings, and hast delivered David 
thy servant from the peril of the 
sword. 

11 Save me, and deliver me from 
the hand of strange children, whose 
mouth talketh of vanity, and their 
right hand is a right hand of ini- 
quity : 

12 That our sons may grow up 
as the young plants, and that our 
daughters may be as the polished 
corners of the temple : 

13 That our garners may be full 
and plenteous with all manner of 
store; that our sheep may bring 
forth thousands, and ten thousands 
in our streets. 

14 That our oxen may be strong 
to labour ; that there be no decay, 
no leading into captivity, and no 
co!i>plairiirig in our streets. 

1»" Happy are the people that are 
in such a case ; yea, blessed are tne 
people who have the Lord for their 
God. 

Psalm cxlv. Exaltdbo te, Detts, 

I WILL magnify thee, God, my 
King; and I will praise thy 
Name for ever and ever. 

2 Every day will I give thanks 
aE.to thee; and praise thy Name 
for ever and ever. 

3 Great is the Lord, and mar- 
vellous worthy to be praised ; there 
iB no end of his greatness. 

4 One generation shall praise thy 
works unto another, and declare 
thy power. 

5 As for me, I will be talking of 
tliy worship, thy glory, thy praise, 
and wondrous works ; 

6 So that men shall speak of the 



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might of thy marve ilous act* ; and 
I will also tell of thy greatness. 

7 The memorial or thine aburn 
dant kindness shall be showed ; and 
men shall sing of thy righteous- 
ness. 

8 The Lord is gracious and mer- 
ciful ; long-suflfering, and of great 
goodness. 

9 The Lord is loving unto every 
man ; and his mercy is over all his 
works. 

10 All thy works praise thee, 
Lord ; and thy saints give thanks 
unto thee. 

1 1 They show the glory of thy 
kingdom, and talk of thy power ; 

1 2 That thy power, thy glory, and 
mightiness of thy kingdom, might 
be known unto men. 

13 Thy kingdom is an everlast- 
ing kingdom, and thy dominion 
endureth throughout all ages. 

14 The Lord upholdeth all such 
as fall, and hfteth up all those that 
are down. 

15 The eyes of all wait upon 
thee, Lord ; and thou givest them 
their meat in due season. 

16 Thou openest thine hand, 
and fiUest all things living With 
plenteousness. 

17 The Lord is righteous in all 
his ways, and holy in all his works. 

18 The Lord is nigh unto all 
them that call upon him ; yea, all 
such as caU upon him faithfully. 

19 He will fulfil the desire of 
them that fear him; he also will 
hear their crj'^, and will help them- 

20 The Lord preserveth all them 
that love him ; but scattereth abroad 
all the ungodly. 

21 My mouth shall speak the 
praise of the Lord ; and let all 
flesh give thanks unto his holy 
Name for ever and ever. 

Psalm cxlvi. Lauda, anima mea. 

PRAISE the Lord, my soul: 
while I live, will I praise tht 
Lord ; 3^ea, as long as I have any 
being, I will sing praises unto my 
God. 

2 put not your trust in princes, 
nor in any child of man ; for there 
is no help in them. 

3 i'or when the breath of man 
goeth forth, he shall *iim again to 



THE psalter- 



Day 30. 



his earth, and then all his thoughts 
perish. 

4 Blessed is he that hath the God 
of Jacob for his help, and whose 
hope is in the Lord his God ; 

5 Who made heaven and earth, 
the sea, and all that therein is ; who 
keepeth his promise for ever ; 

6 Who helpeth them to right 
that suffer wrong ; who ffeedeth the 
hungry. 

7 The Lord looseth men out of 
prison ; the Lord givelh siglit to 
the blind. 

8 The Lord heipeih them that 
are fallen ; the Lord careth for the 
righteous. 

9 The Lord careth for the stran- 
gers; he defendeth the fatherless 
and widow : as for the way of the 
ungodly, he turneth it upside down. 

10 The Lord thy God, Sion, 
shall be King for evermore, and 
throughout all generations. 



Hbeniixjj 19 rage r. 

Psahn cxlvii. Laudate Dominum. 

O PRAISE the Lord, for it is a 
good thing to sing praises unto 
our God; yea, a joyful and plea- 
sant thing it is to be thankful. 

2 The Lord doth build up Jeru- 
salem, and gather together the out- 
casts of Israel. 

3 He healeth those that are bro- 
ken in heart, and giveth medicine 
to heai their sickness. 

4 He telleth the number of the 
stars, and calleth them all by their 
names. 

5 Great is our Lord, and great is 
his power; yea, and his wisdom is 
intinite. 

6 The LoRDsettethup the meek, 
and bringeth the ungodly down to 
the ground. 

7 sing unto the Lord with 
thanksgiving; sin^ praises upon 
tlie harp unto our God ; 

8 Who covereth the heaven with 
clouds, and prepareth rain for the 
earth, and maketh the grass to 
grow upon the mountains, and herb 
tor the use of men ; 

9 Who giveth fodder unto the 
cattle, and feedeth the young ra- 
vens that call upon him. 

10 He hath no pleasure in the 



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strength of an norse; neither ds- 
lighteth he in any man's legs. 

11 But the Lord ? delight is in 
them that fear Jiim, and put tlieii 
trust in his mercy. 

12 Praise the Lord, Jerusa- 
lem; praise thy God, Sion. 

13 For he hath made fast the 
bars of thy gates, and hath blessed 
thy children within thee. 

14 He maketh peace in thy bor» 
ders, and fiUeth thee with the flour 
of wheat. 

15 He sendeth forth "his com- 
mandment upon earth, and his 
word runneth very swiftly. 

16 He giveth snow like wool, 
and scattereth the hoar-frost like 
ashes. 

17 He casteth forth his ice like 
morsels: who is able to abide hig 
frost 1 

1 8 He sendeth out his word, and 
meiteth them; he bloweth withhia 
wind, and the waters flow. 

19 He showeth his word unto 
Jacob, liis statutes and ordinances 
unto Israel. 

20 He hath not dealt so with any 
nation ; neither have the heathen 
knowledge of his laws. 

Psalm cxlviii. Laudate Dominum. 

PRAISE the Lord of heaven: 
praise him in the height. 

2 Praise him, all ye angels of 
his : praise him, all his hosts. 

3 Praise him, sun and moon : 
praise him, all ye star.*! and light. 

4 Praise him, all ye heavens, and 
ye waters tiiat are above the hea- 
vens. 

5 Let them praise the Name of 
the Lord: for he spake the word, 
and they were made; he com- 
manded, and they were created. 

6 He hath made them fast for 
ever and ever : he hath given them 
a law which shall not be broken. 

7 Praise the Lord upon earth, ye 
dragons, and all deeps : 

8 Fire and hail, snow and va- 
pours, wind and storm, fulfilling 
his word : 

9 Mountains and all hiUs ; fruit- 
ful trees and all cedars : 

10 Beasts and all cattle ; wornv* 
and feathered fowls • 

1 1 Kings of the earth ; and ali 



Day 30. THE PS 

people ; princes and all judges of 
the world : 

12 Young men and maidens, old 
men and children, praise the Name 
of the LoiiD : for his Name only is 
excellent, and his praise above hea- 
ven and earth. 

1 3 He shall exalt the horn of his 
people : all his saints shall praise 
nim; even the children of Israel, 
even the people that serve th him. 

PsaliK cxlix. Cantate Domino. 

OSING unto the Lord a new 
song ; let the congregation of 
saints praise him. 

2 Let Israel rejoice in him that 
made him, and let the children of 
Sion be joyful in their King. 

3 Let them praise his Name in 
the dance: let them sing praises 
unto him with tabret and harp. 

4 For the Lord hath pleasure in 
his people, and helpeth the meek- 
hearted. 

5 Let the saints be joyful with 
glory; let them rejoice in their 
beds. 

6 Let the praises of God be in 



their mouth; and a two«(7g«5j 
sword in their hands ; 

7 To be avenged of the heathen, 
and to rebuke the people ; 

8 To bind their kings in chains, 
and their nobles with links or 
iron. 

9 That they may be avenged of 
them ; as it is written. Such honour 
have all his saints. 

Psalm cl. Laudate Dominum, 

OPR AISE God in his holiness : 
praise him in the firmament of 
his power. 

2 Praise him in his noble acts : 
praise hira according to his excel- 
lent greatness. 

3 Praise him in the sound of the 
trumpet : praise him upon the lute 
and harp. 

4 Praise him in the cymbals and 
dances : praise him upon the 
strings and pipe. 

5 Praise him upon the well- 
tuned cymbals: praise him upon 
the loud cymbals. 

6 Let every thing that hatl. 
breath praise the Lord. 



THK EITD or THE PSALTB«« 



OF THE NAMES AND NUMBER OF THE 

CANONICAL BOOKS. 



Oenesist 

Exodus, 

Leviticus, 

J^Tumbers, 

Deuteronomy, 

Joshua, 

Judges, 

Ruth, 

The First Book of 

Samuel, 
The Second Book of 

Samuel, 
The First Book of 

Kings, 
The Second Book of 

Kings, 
The First Book of 

Chronicles, 



The Second Be^tk «f 

Chronicles, 
The First Booh of 

Esdras, 
The Second Book of 

Esdras, 
The Book of Esther* 
The- Book of Job, * 
The Psalms, 
The Proverbs, 
Ecclesiastes or 

Preacher, 
Cantica, or Songs 

of Solomon, 
Four Prophets the 

greater. 
Twelve Prophets the 
less. 



And the other Books (as Hierome 
gaith) the Church doth read for exam- 
ple of life and instruction of manners; 
but yet doth it not apply them to esta- 
blish any doctrine; such are these fol- 
lowing : 



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Article!. OfFaith in the Holy Trinity. 

THERE is but one living and true 
God, everlasting, without body, 
part*, or passions ; of infinite power, 
•risdom, and goodness ; the Maker, and 
Pra#erver of all things both visible and 
hivisible. And in unity of this God- 
head there be three Persons, of one 
i«.hstance, power, and eternity; the 
Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. 
Art. it. Of the Word or Son of Qod, 
which was made very Man. 

THE Son, which is the Word of the 
Father, begotten from everlasting 
of the Father, the very and eternal God, 
and of one substance with the Father, 
took Man's nature in the womb of the 
blessed Virgin, of hersubstance: so that 
two whole and perfect Natures, that is 
to say, the Godhead and Manhood.were 
joined together in one Person, never to 
be divided, whereof is one Christ, very 
God, and very Man ; who truly suffered, 
was crucified, dead, and buried, to re- 
concile his Father to us, and to be a 
sacrifice, not only for original guilt, but 
also for actual sins of men. 
Art. ni. Of the going down of Christ 
into Hell. 

AS Christ died for us, and was bu- 
ried ; so also is it to be believed, 
that he went down into Hell. 
Art. IV. Of the Resurrection of Christ. 

CHRIST did truly rise again from 
death, and took again his body, 
with .flesh, bon-es, and all things ap- 
pertaining to the perfection of Man's 
nature ; wherewith he a^oended into 
Heaven, and there sittelii, until he re- 
turn to judge all Men at the last day. 
Art. V. Of the Holy Ghost. 

THE Holy Ghost, proceeding from the 
Father and the Son, is of one sub- 
Btance, majesty, and glory, with the Fa- 
ther and the Son, very and eternal God. 
A.«T. VI. Of the Sufficiency of the Holy 
Scriptures for Salvation. 

HOLY Scripture containeth all things 
necessary to salvation : so that 
whatsoever is not read therein, nor 
may be proved thereby, is not to be re- 
quired of any man, that it should be be- 
lieved as an article of the Faith, or be 
thought requisite or necessary to sal- 
vation. In the name of the Holy Scrip- 
ture we do understand those canonical 
IS-ooksof the Old and New Testament, 
of whose authority was never 
doubt in the Churcb. 



The Song of the 
Three Children. 

The Story of 
sanna. 

Of Bel and theDrUf 
gon. 

The Prayer of Jifa- 

nasses. 
The First Book of 

Maccabees, 
The Second Book of 

Maccabees. 



The Third Book of 
Esdras, 

The Fourth Book ! 
of Esdras, 

The Bo ok of Tobias, 

The Book of Judith, 

TherestoftheBook '. 
of Esther, 

The Book of Wis- 
dom, 

Jesus the Son of St- 

rach, 
Baruck the Prophet, 

All the Books of the New Testament, 
as they are commonly received, we do 
receive, and account them Canonical. 
Art. VII. Oftht Old Testament. 

THE Old Testament is not contrary 
to the New: for both in the Old and 
NewTestament everlasting life is offer- 
ed to Mankind byChrist, who is the only 
Mediator between God and Man, being 
both God and Man. Wherefore they 
are not to be heard, which feign that 
the old Fathers did look only for transi- 
tory promises. Although the Law give n 
from God by Moses, as touching Cere- 
monies and Rites, do not bind Chris- 
tian men, nor the Civil precepts thereof, 
ought of necessity to be received in any 
commonwealth; yet notwithstanding, 
no Christian man whatsoever is free 
from the obedience of the Command- 
ments which are called Moral. 



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Art. VIII. Of the Creeds. 
rr^IIE JVicene Creed, and that which is 
JL commonly called the j^postles' 
Creed, ought thoroughly to be received 
and believed : for they may be proved 
by most certain warrants of Holy 
Scripture. 

AST. IX. Of Original or Birth-Sin. 

ORIGINAL sin standeth not in the 
follovving of Adam, (as the Pela- 
gians do vainly talk ;) but it is the fault 
and corruption of the Nature of every 
Bian, that naturally is engendered of 
the offspring of Adam ; whereby man 
is very far gone from original right- 
eousness, and is of his own nature in- 
clined to evil, so that the flesh lusteth 
always contrary to the Spirit; and 
therefore in every person born into this 
world, it deserveih God's wrath and 
damnation. And this infection of na- 
ture doth remain, yea in them that are 
regenerated ; whereby the lust of the 
liesh, called in Greek, op6i'rj;xa arapKog. 
(which some do expound the wisdom, 
some sensuality, some the affection, 
some 'the desire, of the flesh,) is not 
subject to the Law of God. And al- 
though there is no condemnation for 
them^ that believe and are baptized ; 
yet the Apostle doth confess, that con- 
cupiscence and. lust hath of itself the 
nature of sin. 

Art. X. Of Free- Will. 

THE condition of Man after the fall 
of Mam is such, that he cannot 
turn and prepare himself, by his own 
natural strength and good works, to 
faith, and calling upon God. Wherefore 
we have no power to do good works 
pleasant and acceptable to God, without 
the grace of God by Christ preventing 
us. that we may have a good will, and 
working with us, when we have that 
good will. 

Art. XI. Of the Justification of Man. 

WE are accounted righteous before 
God, only for the merit of our 
Lc^d and Saviour Jesus Christ by Faith, 
and not for our own works or deserv- 
ings. Wherefore, that we are justified 
by Faith only, is a most wholesome 
Doctrine, and very full of comfort, as 
me re largely is expressed in the Homi- 
ly of Justification. 

ART. XII. Of Good Works. 

ALBEIT that Good Works, which 
are the fruits of Faith, and follow 
afier Justification, cannot put away 
our sins, and endure the severity of 
God's judgment ; yet are they pleas- 



T/^OLUNTARY Works besides, ^ 
\ and above, God's Commandm( 



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ing and acceptable to God in Chriil, 

and do spring out necessarily of a trut 
and lively Faith; insomuch that by 
them a lively Faith may be as evident- 
ly known as a tree discerned by the 
fruit. 

Art.XIII. Of Works before Justification. 
T\70RKS done before the grace of 
T V Christ, and the Inspiration of his 
Spirit, are not pleasant to God, foras- 
much as they spring not of faith in Je- 
sus Christ ; neither do they make men 
meet to receive grace, or (as ihe 
School-authors say) deserve grace of 
congruity : yea rather, for that they 
are not done as God hath willed and 
commanded them to be done, we doubl 
not but they have the nature of sin. 
Art. XIV. Of Works of Supereroga- 
tion. 

I, over 
idments, 

which they call Works of Superero- 
gation, cannot be taught without arro- 
gancy and impiety : for by them men 
do declare, that they do not only render 
unto God as much as they are bound to 
do, but that they do more for his sake, 
than of bounden duty is required : 
whereas Christ saith plainly. When 
ye have done all that are commanded 
to you, say. We are unprofitable ser- 
vants. 

Art. XV. Of Christ alone without Sin, 

CHRIST in the truth of our nature 
was made like unto us in all 
things, sin only except, from which he 
was clearly void, both in his flesh, and 
in his spirit. He came to be the Lamb 
without spot, who, by sacrifice of him- 
self once made, should take away the 
sins of the world ; and sin (as Saint 
John saith) was not hi him. But all 
we the rest, although baptized, and 
born again in Christ, yet offend in 
many things ; and if we say we have 
no sin, we deceive ourselves, and tha 
truth is not us. 
Art. XVI. Of Sin after Baptism. 

NOT every deadly sin willingly com- 
mitted after Baptism is sin against 
the Holy Ghost, and unpardonable. 
Wherefore the grant of repentance ii 
not to be denied to such as fall into 
sin after Baptism. After we have re- 
ceived the Holy Ghost, we may depart 
from grace given, and fall into sin, and 
by the grace of God we may arise 
again, and amend our lives. And there- 
fore they are to be condemned, which 
say, they can no more sin as long as 
they live here^ or deny the place oi 
forgiveness to such as truly repent. 



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AllT XVn. Of Predestination and 
Election. 

PREDESTINATION to Life is the 
X everlasting purpose of God, where- 
by (before the foundations of the 
world were laid) he hath constantly 
decreed by his counsel secret to us, to 
deliver from curse and damnation 
I hose whom he hath chosen in Christ 
out of mankind, and to bring them by 
Christ to everlasting salvation, as ves- 
sels made to honour. Wherefore, they 
which be endued with so excellent a 
benefit of God, be called according to 
God's purpose by his Spirit working 
in due season : they through Grace 
obey the calling: they be justified 
freely : they he made sons of God by 
adoption : they be made like the image 
of liis only-begotten Son Jesus Christ : 
they walk religiously in good works, 
and at length, by God's mercy, they, 
attain to everlasting felicity. 

As the godly consideration of Pre- 
destination, and our Election in Christ, 
is full of sweet, pleasant, and un- 
speakable comfort to ^odly persons, 
and such as feel in themselves the 
working of the Spirit of Christ, mor- 
tifying the works of the flesh, and 
their earthly members, and drawing 
up their mind to high and heaven^' 
things, as well because it doth greatly 
establish and confirm their faith of 
eternal Salvation to beenjoyed through 
Christ, as because it doth fervently 
kindle their love towards God : So, foV 
curious and carnal persons, lacking 
the Spirit of Christ, to have continual- 
ly before their eyes the sentence of 
God's Predestination, is a most dan- 
gerous downfall, whereby the Devil 
doth thrust them either into despera- 
tion, or into wretchlessness of most 
unclean living, no less perilous than 
desperation. 

Furthermore, v^-e must receive God's 
promises in such wise, as they be gen- 
erally set forth to us in Holy Scripture: 
and, in our doings, that Will of God 
is to be followed, which we have ex- 
pr^sRly declared unto us in the Word 
of God. 

Art. XVIII. Of ohtainino- eternal Sal- 
vation only hi/ the JVanieof Christ. 

THEY also are to be had accursed 
that presume to say, That every 
man shall be saved by the Law or Sect 
which he professerh, so that he be 
diligent to frame his life according to 
that Law, and the light of Nature. For 
Holy Scripture doth set out unto us 
ouiy the Name of Jesus Christ, where- 
by men must be saved. 



Art. XIX. Of the Church. 
HE visible Church of Christ ie a 
J- congregation of faithful mer*, in 
the which the pure Word of God is 
preached, and the Sacraments be duiy 
ministered according to Christ's ordi- 
nance, in all those things that of ne- 
cessity are requisite to the same. 

As the Church of Jerusalem, Alexan- 
dria, and Antioch, have erred ; so also 
the Church of Rome hath erred, not 
only in their living and manner of 
Ceremonies, but also in matters of 
Faith. m 

Art. XX. Of the Authority of the 
Church. 

THE Church hath power to decree 
Rites or Ceremonies, and author- 
ity in Controversies of Faith : and vet 
it is not lawful for the Church to or- 
dain any thing that is contrary to God's 
Word written, neither may it so ex- 
pound one place of Scripture, that it 
be repugnant to another. Wherefore, 
although the Church be a witness and 
a keeper of Holy Writ, yet, as it ought 
not to decree any thing against the 
same, so besides the same, ought it 
not to enforce any thing to be believed 
for necessity of Salvation. 
Art. XXL Of the Authority of Gen- 
eral Councils.* 
Art. XXII. Of Purgatory. 

THE Romish Doctrine concerning 
Purgatory, Pardons, Worshipping 
and Adoration, as well of Images as 
of Relics, and also Invocation of 
Saints, is a fond thing, vainly invent- 
ed, and grounded upon no warranty 
of Scripture, but rather repugnant to 
the Word of God. 

Art. XXIII. Of Ministering in ike 
Congregation. 

IT is not lawful for any man to take 
upon him the office of public preach- 
ing, or ministering the Sacraments ia 
the Congregation, before he be lawful- 
ly called, and sent to execute the same. 
And those we ought to judge lawfully 
called and sent, which be chosen and 
called to tdiis work by men who have 
public authority given unto them i:i 
the Congregation, to call and send 
Ministers into the Lord's vineyard. 
Art. XXIV. Of Speaking in the Con- 
gregation in siich a Tongue as the 
people under stand eth. 

IT is a thing plainly repugnant to the 
Word of God, and the custom of 



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* The Twenty-first of Ihe former Articles is onijt- 
ted ; because it is partly of a local and civil naturt^ 
and is prr^vided f( r, as to the remainiog parts ot ti* 
m other Artii es 



ARTICLES OF RELIGION. 



the Primitive Church, to have public 
Prayer in the Church, or to minister 
the Sacraments, in a tongue not un- 
derstanded of the people. 

Art. XXV. Of the Sacraments. 
QACRAMENTS ordained of Christ 
^ be not only badges or tokens of 
Christian men's profession, but rather 
they be certain sure witnesses, and 
effect lal signs of grace, and God's 
good will towards us, by the which he 
doth work invisibly in us, and doth 
not only quicken, but also strengthen 
and confirm our Faith in him. 

There are two Sacraments ordained 
of Christ our Lord in the Gospel, that 
is to say, Baptism, and the Supper of 
the Lord. 

Those five commonly called Sacra- 
ments, that is to say, Confirmation, 
Penance, Orders, Matrimony, and Ex- 
treme Unction, are not to be counted 
for sacraments of the Gospei being 
such as have grown partly of I -e cor- 
rupt following of the Apostles, partly 
are states of life allowed in the Scrip- 
tures ; but yet have not like nature of 
Sacraments with Baptism, and the 
Lord's Supper, for that they have not 
anv visible sign or ceremony ordained 
of God. 

The Sacraments were not ordained 
of Christ to be gazed upon, or to be 
carried about, but that we should du- 
ly use them. And in such only as 
worthily receive the same, they have 
a wholesome effect or operation : but 
they that receive them unworthily, 
purchase-to themselves damnation, as 
Saint Paul saith. 

Art. XX VI. Of the Unworthiness of 
the Ministers, which hinders iwt the 
effect of the Sacraments. 

ALTHOUGH in the visible Church 
the evil be ever mingled with the 
good, and sometimes the evil have 
(Chief authority in the Ministration of 
the Word and Sacraments, yet foras- 
Biuch as they do not the same in their 
<>wn name, but in Christ's, and do min- 
ister by his commission and^authority, 
^v^e may use their Ministry, both in 
iearing the Word of God, and in re- 
ceiving the Sacraments. Neither is 
the effect of Christ's ordinance taxen 
away by their wickedness, nor the 
grac.3 of God's gifts diminished from 
such as by faith, and rightly, do re- 
ceive the Sacraments ministered unto 
them ; wl.ich be effectual, because of 
Christ's institution and promise, al- 
though they be ministered by evil men. 
NeveJ tjr elGss, it appertaineth to the 



discipline of the Church, that inquiry' 

be made of evil Ministers, and thai 
they be accused by those that have 
knowledge of their offences ; and 
finally, being found guilty, by jusl 
judgment be deposed. 

Art. XX Vn. Of Baptism. 

BAPTISM is not only a sign of pro- 
fession, and mark of difference, 
whereby Christian men are discerned 
from others that be not christened, but 
it is also a sign of Regeneration of 
New-Birth, whereby, as by an instru- 
ment, they that receive Baptism right- 
ly are grafted into the Church ; the 
promises of the forgiveness of sin, 
and of our adoption to be the sons of 
God by the Holy Ghost, are visibly 
signed and sealed ; Faith is confirmed, 
and Grace increased by virtue of pray- 
er unto God. 

The Baptism of young children is in 
any wise to be retained in the Church, 
as most agreeable with the institution 
of Christ. 

Art. XXVni. Of the Lord's Supper. 

THE Supper of the Lord is not only 
a sign .of the love that Christians 
ought to have among themselves one 
to another ; but rather it is a Sacra- 
ment of our Redemption by Christ's 
death: insomuch that to such as right- 
ly, worthily, and with faith, receive 
the same, the Bread which we break 
is a partaking of the Body of Christ; 
and likewise the Cup of Blessing is a 
partaking of the Blood of Christ. 

Transubstantiation (or the change 
of the substance of Bread and Wine) 
in the Supper of the Lord, cannot b* 
proved by Holy Writ but is repug- 
nant to the plain words of Scripture 
overthroweth the nature of a Sacra- 
ment, and hath giver occasion to ma- 
ny superstitions. 

The Body of Christ is given taken, 
and eaten, in the Supper, on y after 
an heavenly and spiritual manner. 
And the mean whereby the Body of 
Christ is received and eaten in the 
Supper, is Faith. 

The Sacrament of the Lord's Sup^ 
per was not by Christ's ordinance re- 
served, carried about, .ified up, cr 
worshipped. 

Art. XXIX. Of the Wicked, which txU 
not the Body of Christ in the use of 
the Lord's Supper. 

THE W^icked, and such as be void 
of a lively faith, although they 
do carnally and visibly press with theu 



ARTICLES OF RELIGION. 



teeth (I\8 Saist Augustine saith) the 
Sacrament of the Body and Blood of 
C.'hrist ; yet in no wise are they par- 
takers of Christ : but rather, to their 
condemnation, do eat and drink the 
sign or Sacrament of so great a thing. 
Art. XXX. Of both Kinds. 

THE Cup of the Lord is not to be de- 
nied to the Lay-people : for both 
Ihe parts of the Lord's Sacrament, by 
Christ's ordinance and commandment, 
ought to be ministered to all Christian 
men alike. 

Art. XXXI. Of the one Oblation of 
Christ finished upon the Cross. 

THE Offering of Christ once made 
is that perfect redemption, propi- 
tiation, and satisfaction, for all the 
sins of the whole world, both original 
and actual ; and there is none other 
satisfaction for sin, but that alone. 
Wherefore the sacrifices of Masses, in 
the which it was commonly said, that 
the Priest did offer Christ for the quick 
and the dead, to have remission of 
pain or guilt, were blasphemous fables 
and ds-cgerous deceits. 
Art. XXXn. Of the Marriage of 
Priests. 

BISHOPS, Priests, and Deacons, are 
not commanded by God's Law, 
either to vow the estate of single life, 
or to abstain from marriage : therefore 
it is lawful for them, as for all other 
Christian men, to marry at their own 
discretion, as they shall judge the 
same to serve better to godliness. 
Art. XXXIII. Of excommunicate Per- 
sons, how they are to he avoided. 

THAT person which by open denun- 
ciation of the Church is rightly 
cut off from the unity of the Church, 
and excommunicated, ought to be ta- 
ken j.of the whole multitude of the 
faithful, as an Heathen and Publican, 
until he be openly reconciled by pe- 
nance, and received into the Church 
by a Judge that hath authority there- 
Qnto. 

Art. XXXIV. Of the Traditions of the 
Church. 

IT is not necessary that Traditions 
and Ceremonies be in all places 
one. Of utterly like ; for at all times 
they have been divers, and may be 
changed according to the diversity of 
countries, times, and men's manners, 
30 that nothing be ordained against 
God's Word. Whosoever, through 
his private judgment, willingly and 
furposeU, dotti openly break the Tra- 



ditions and Ceremonies the Church* 
which be not repugnant to the Word 
of God, and be ordained and approved 
by common authority, ought to be re- 
buked openly, (that others may fear to 
do the like,) as he that offendeth 
against the common order of the 
Church, and hurteth the authority of 
the Magistrate, and woundeththe con- 
sciences of the weak brethren. 

Every particular or national Church 
hath authority to ordain, change, and 
abolish. Ceremonies or Rites of the 
Church ordained only by man's au- 
thority, so that all things be done to 
edifying. 

Art. XXXV. Of the Homilies. 

THE Second Book of Homilies, the 
several titles whereof we have 
joined under this Article, doth contain 
a godly and wholesome Doctrine, and 
necessary for these times, as doth the 
former Book of Homilies, which were 
set forth in the time of Edward the 
Stcth ; and therefore we judge them 
to be read in Churches by the Minis- 
ters, diligently and distinctly, that 
they may be understanded of the peo- 
ple. 

OF THE NAMES OF THE HOMILIES. 

1. Of the right Use of the Church. 

2. Acrainst Peril of Idolatry. 

3. Of Repairing and keeping Clean 
of Churches. 

4. Of good Works: first of Fasting. 

5. Against Gluttony and Drunken- 
ness. 

6. Afrainst Excess of Apparel. 

7. Of Prayer. 

8. Of the Place and Time of Prayer. 

9. That Common Prayers and Sa- 
craments ought to be ministered 
in a known tongue. 

10. Of the reverend Estimation of 

Ood's Word, 
n. Of Alms-doing. 

12. Of the J^ativity of Christ. 

13. Of the Passion of Christ. 

14. Of the Resurrection of Christ. 

15. Of the worthy receiving of the 
Sacrament of the Body and Blood 
of Christ. 

16. Of the Gifts of the Holy Ghosf. 

17. For the Rogation-days. 

18. Of the State of Matrimony. 

19. Of Repentance. 

20. Against Idleness. • 

21. Against Rebellion. 

[This Article is received in this 
Church, so far as it declares the Books 
of Homilies to be an explication of 
Christian doctrine, and instructive in 
piety and morals. But all references 



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THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. 



to the constitution and laws of England 
ere considered as inapplicable to the 
circumstances of this Church ; which 
also suspends the order for the reading 
of said Homilies in churches, until a 
revision of them may be conveniently 
made, for the clearing of them, as well 
from obsolete words and phrases, as 
from the local references.] 

Aet. XXXVI. Of Consecration of 
Bishops arid Ministers, 

THE Book of Consecration of Bi- 
shops, and Ordering of Priests 
and Deacons, as set forth by the 
General Convention of this Church in 
1792, doth contain all things necessary 
to such Consecration and Ordering ; 
neither hath it any thing that, of itself, 
is superstitious and ungodly. And, 
therefore, whosoever are consecrated 
or ordered according tosaid Form, we 
decree all such to be rightly, orderly, 
and lawfully consecrated and ordered. 

Art. XXXV H. Of the Power of the 
Civil Magistrates. 

THE power of the Civil Magistrate 
extendeth to all men, as well Cler- 
fy as Laity, in all things temporal ; 



but hath no authority in things purely 

spiritual. And we hold it to be the duty 
of all men who are professors of the 
Gospel, to pay respectful obedience to 
the Civil Authority, regularly and le- 
gitimately constituted. 

Art. XXXVHI. Of Christian Men^ 
OoodSt which are not common. 

THE Riches and Goods of Chris- 
tians are not common, as touch- 
ing the right, title, and possession of 
the same, as certain Anabaptists do 
falsely boast. Notwithstanding, every 
man ought, of such things as he pos- 
sesseth, liberally to give alms to th« 
poor, according to his ability. 

Art. XXXIX. Of a Christian »fan»« 
Oath. 

AS we confess that vain and ragh 
Swearing is forbidden Christian 
men by our Lord Jesus Christ, and 
James his Apostle, so we judge thai 
Christian Religion doth not prohibit, 
but that a man may swear when the 
Magistrate requireth, in a cause of 
faith and charity, so it be done ac- 
cording to the Prophet's teaching, in 
justice, judgment, and truth. 



THE FORM AND MANIfER OP 

MAKING, ORDAINING, AND CONSECRATING 

BISHOPS, PMESTS, AND DEACONS; 

ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THB 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BISHOPS, THH 
CLERGY, AND LAITY 6f SAID CHURCH, IN GENERAL CONVENTION, IN TH« 
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, A. D. 1792. 



THE PREFACE. 

JTts evident unto all men, diligently reading Holy Scripture and ancient 
thors, that from the Apostles* time there have been these Orders of Ministers 
in Christ's Church, — Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Which Offices were 
evermore had in such reverend Estimation, that no man might presume to ex^ 
cute any of them, except he were first called, tried, examined, and known to 
have such qualities as are requisite for the same ; and also by public Prayer, 
taith Imposition of Hands, were approved and admitted thereunto by lawful 
Authority . And therefore, to the intent that these Orders may be continued^ 
Bnd reverently used and esteemed in this Church, no man shall be accounted or 
taken to he a lawful Bishop, Priest, or Deacon, in this Church, or suffered to 
ezecute any of the said Functions, except he be called, tried, examined, and ad' 
mitted thereunto, according to the Form hereafter following, or hath bad Epis- 
copal Co.nsecration or Ordination. 

And none shall be admitted a Deacon, Priest, or Bishop, except he be of tka 
age which the Canon in that case provided may require 

And the Bishop, knowing either by himself, or by sufficient testimony ^ any 
Person to be a man of virtuous conversation, and without crime ; and, %fle7 
examination and trial, finding htm sufficiently instructed in the Holy Scripture^ 
and otherwise learned as the Canons require, may, at the times appointed, or 
tiisc^ on urgent occasion, upon some other day. in the 'ict of the Church admit 
him a Deacon, in iueh manner ind form asfollowetJi. 

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THE 

FOEM AND MANNER OF MAKING DEACONS. 



^ When the day appointed by the Bishop is comet after Morning Prayer is ended^ 
there shall be a Sermon, or Exhortation, declaring" the Duty and Office oj 
ench as come to be admitted Deacons ; how necessary that Order is in tlu 
Church of Christ, and also, how the people ought to ttteem them in their office^ 

servants now called to the like Office 



^ ^ Priest shall present unto the Bi- 
shop, sitting in his chair near to the 
Holj Table, such as desire to be or- 
dained Deacons, each of them being 
decently habited, saying these words, 

"pEVEREND Father in God, I pre- 
JX sent unto you these persons pre- 
sent, to k>e admitted Deacons. 

The Bishop. 

TAKE heed that the persons, whom 
ye present unto us, be apt and 
meet, for their learning and godly con- 
versation, to exercise their Ministry 
duly, to the honour of God, and the 
edifying of his Church. 

TTie Priest shall answer : 

I HAVE inquired concerning them, 
and also examined them, and think 
them so to be. 

*|I Then the Bishop shall say unto the 
People : 

BRETHREN, if there be any of you 
who knoweth any Impediment, or 
notable Crime, in any of these per- 
sons presented to be ordered Deacons, 
for the which he ought not to be ad- 
Eiitted to that Office, let him come forth 
in the Name of God, and show what 
the Crime or Impediment is. 

^ And if any great Crime or Impedi- 
ment be objected, the Bishop shall cease 
from Ordering that person, until such 
time as the party accused shall be 
found clear of that Cringe. 

^ Hien the Bishop (commending such 
05 shall be found meet to be Ordered, 
to the Prayers of the congregation) 
shall, with the Clergy and People 
present, say the Litany. 

^ Then shall be said the Service for 
the Communion, with the ColUct, 
Epistle, and Gospel, as followeth. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, who by thy Di- 
vine Providence hast appointed 
divers Orders of Ministers in thy 
Church, and didst inspire thine Apos- 
tles toc^oose into the Order of Deacons 
thp first Martyr Saint Stephen, with 
oiheisj Mercifully tthold these thy 



and Administration : so replenish thena 
with the truth of thy Doctrine, and 
adorn them with innocency of life, 
that, both by word and good example, 
they may faithfully serve thee in thia 
Office, to the glory of thy Name, and 
the edification of thy Church ; through 
the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Ghost, now and for eve*. 
Amen. 

The Epistle. 1 Tim. iii. 8. 

LIKEWISE must the Deacons fie 
grave, not double-tongued, not 
given to much wine, not greedy of 
filthy lucre ; holding the mystery of 
the faith in a purs conscience. And 
let these also first be proved ; then let 
them use the Office of a Deacon, being 
found blameless. Even so must theii 
wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, 
faithful in all things. Let the Deacons 
be the husbands of one wife, ruling their 
children and their own houses weB. 
For they that have used the Office of 
a Deacon well, purchase to themselves 
a good degree, and great boldness in 
the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 
T[ Or else this, out of the Sixth Chap' 
ter of the Acts of the Apostles, 
Acts VI. 2. 

THEN the twelve called the multi- 
tude of the disciples unto them, 
and said. It is not reason that we 
should leave the Word of God, and 
serve tables. Wherefore, brethren, 
look ye out among you seven men of 
honest report, full of the Holy Ghost 
and wisdom, whom we may appoint 
over this business. But we will give 
ourselves continually to prayer, and 
to the ministry of the Word. And tlio 
saying pleased the whole multitude. 
And they chose Stephen, a man full 
of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and 
Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, 
and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nica- 
las a proselyte of Antioch ; whom 
they set before the Apostles ; and 
when they had prayed, they laid theii 
hands on them. And the Word of God 
increased, and the number of the dia- 
ciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, 



THE ORDERING OF DEACONS. 



Bn^i a great company of the Priests 
were obedient to the faith. 

^ TJien shall the Bishop examine every 
one of those who are to be Ordered, in 
the presence of the people, after this 
manner following. 

DO you trust that you are inwardly 
moved hy the Holy Ghost to take 
upon 5^ou this Office and Ministration, 
to serve God for the promoting of his 
glory, and the edifying of his people 1 
I trust so. 



The Bishop. 

DO you think that you are truly 
called, according to the will of 
our Lord Jesus Christ, and according 
to the Canons of this Church, to the 
Ministry of the same 1 
Answer. I think so. 

The Bishop. 

DO you unfeignedly believe all the 
Canonical Scriptures of the Old 
and New Testament? 
.Answer. I do believe them. 

The Bishop. 

WILL you diligently read the same 
unto the people assembled in the 
Church where you shall be appointed 
to serve "? 
Answer. I will. 

TTie Bishop. 

r' appertaineth to the Office of a 
Deacon, in the Church where he 
shall be appointed to serve, to assist 
the Priest in Divine Service, and spe- 
cially wlien he ministereth the Holy 
Communion, and to help him in the dis- 
tribution thereof ; and to read Holy 
Scriptures and Homilies in the Church; 
and to instruct the youth in the Cate- 
chism ; in the absence of the Priest to 
baptize infants ; and to preach, if he 
be admitted thereto by the Bishop. And 
furthermore, it is his Otfice, where 
provision is so made, to search for the 
sick, poor, and impotent people of the 
Parish, to intimate their estates, 
names, and places where they dwell, 
unto the Curate, that by his exhorta- 
tion they may be relieved with the 
alms of the Parishioners, or others. 
Will you do this gladly and willingly 1 
Answer. I will so do, by the he ; p of 
God. 

The Bishop. 
TTTILL you apply all your diligence 
yV to frame and fashion your own 
livee, and the lives of your familie^j. 



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according to the Doctrine if Christ > 
and to make both yourselves and ihera, 
as much as in you lieth, wholesome 
examples of the flock of Christ 1 

Answer. I will so do, the Lord be- 
ing my helper. 

T%e Bishop. 
TT71LL you reverently obey your 
VV Bishop, and other chief Minis- 
ters, who, according to the Canons of 
the Church, may have the charge and 
government over you ; following with 
a glad mind and will their godly admo- 
nitions 1 

Answer. I will endeavour so to do, 
the Lord being my helper. 

T[ Then the Bishop, laying his Hands 
severally upon the Head of every one 
of them, humbly kneeling before hini^ 
shall say, 

fJ^AKE thou Authority to execute 
X the Office of a Deacon in the 
Church of God committed unto thee; 
In the Name of the Father, and of tha 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
T[ TTien shall the Bishop deliver to eve- 

ry one of them the JSTew Testament^ 

saying, 

TAKE thou Authority to read the 
Gospel in the Church of God, and 
to preach the same, if thou be thereto 
licensed by the Bishop himself. 

Tl" Then one of them, appointed by th% 
Bishop, shall read the Oospel. 
St. Luke xii. 35. 

LET your loins be girded about, and 
your lights burning ; and ye your- 
selves like unto men that wait for 
their Lord, when he will return from 
the wedding ; that when he cometh 
and knocketh, they may open unto 
him immediately. Blessed are those 
servants, whom the Lord when he 
cometh shall find watching. Verily 
I say unto you, that he shall gird him- 
self, and make them to sit down to 
meat, and will come forth and serve 
them. And if he shall come in the 
second watch, or come in the third 
watch, and find them so, blessed are 
those servants. 

Then shall the Bishop proceed in the 
Communion ; and all who are Order- 
ed shall tarry* and receive the Holy 
Communion the same day, with tlu 
Bishop. 

The Communion ended, after the last 
Collect, and immedialely before tht 
Benediction, shall be said this Colled 
following. 



THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. 



ALMIGHTY God. giver of all good 
things, who of thy great goodness 
bast vouchsafed to accept and take 
Itiese thy servants unto the Othce of 
Deacons in thy Church ; Make them, 
sve beseech thee, O Lord, to be modest, 
humble, and constant in their Minis- 
tration, to have a ready will to observe 
qU spiritual Discipline ; that they hav- 
ing always the testimony of a good 
tonacience, and continuing ever sfable 
and strong in thy Son Christ, may so 
well behave themselves in this inferi- 
or Office, that they may be found wor- 
thy to be called unto the higher Minis- 
tries in thy Church ; through the same 
Ihy Snn our Saviour Jesus Christ, to 
whom be glory and honour, world 
without end. Idmen. 

THE peace of God, which passeth 
all understanding, keep your 
hearts and minds in the knowledge 



and love of God, and of his Son Jesttg 
Christ our Lord : And the Blessing of 
God Almighty, the Father, the Son, 
and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you^ 
and remain with you always. Airnn. 

^ And here it mtist be declared unto the 
Deacon, that he must continue in that 
Office of a Deacon the space of a whoU 
year, (except far reasonable causes il 
shall otherwise seem good unto the 5i- 
shop.) to the intent he may be perfe^ 
and well expert in the thijigs apper* 
taining to the Ecclesiastical Jidviini^ 
tration. In executing whereof, if he 
be found faithful and diligent, h^ 
may be admitted by his Diocesan to ths 
Order of Priesthood, at the times ap" 
pointed in the Canon ; or else on ur- 
gent occasion, upon some other day, in 
the face of th-e Church, in such man^ 
ner and form as hereafter foUoW' 
eth. 



THE 

FOEM AND MANNER OF ORDERING PRIESTa 



U When the day appointed by the Bishop is come, after Morning Prayer is ended, 
there shall be a Sermon, or Exhortation, declaring the Duty and Office of such 
as come to be admitted Priests; how necessary that Order is in the Church 
of Christ, and also, how the people ought to esteem them in their Office. 



^ .4 Priest shall present unto the Bi- 
shop, sitting in his chair near to the 
Holy Table, all those %':ho are to re- 
ceive the Order of Priesthood that 
day, each of them being decently habit- 
ed, and shall say, 

pEVEREXD Father in God, I pre- 
sent unto you these persons pre- 
ent, to be admitted to the Order of 
Priesthood. 

The Bishop. 

TAKE heed that the persons, whom 
ye present unto us, be apt and 
meet, for their learning and godly 
conversation, to exercise their Minis- 
try duly, to the honour of God, and 
the edifying of his Church. 

*[; The Priest shall answe-i- ; 
"l HAVE inquired concerning them, 
X and also examined them, and think 
them so to be. 



% Then the Bishop shall say unto the 

People ; 

GOOD People, these are they whom 
we purpose, God willing, to re- 
;eive this day unto the holy Office of 
PriestiiJod : for after due examina- 

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tion, we find not to the contrary, but 
That they are lawfully caJled to their 
Function and Ministry, and that they 
are persons mee* for'th« same. But 
yet, if there be any of you who know- 
eth any Impediment, or notable Crime, 
in any of them, for the which be 
ought not to be received into this holy 
Ministry, let him come forth in the 
Name of God, and show what tiie 
Crime or Impediment is. 

^ And if any great Crime, or Impedi- 
ment be objected, the Bishop shaU 
cease from Ordering that person, un- 
til sixh time as the party accused shall 
be found clear of that Crime. 
^ l^hen the Bishop (commending such 
as shall be found meet to be Ordered^ 
to the Prayers of the congregation) 
shall, with the Clergy and People 
present, say the Litany, with the Pray- 
ers, as is before appointedin the Form 
of Grderijig Deacons ; save only, 
that in the proper Suffrage there ad- 
ded, the irord Deacons sJiuU be omit- 
ted, and the word Priests inserted in- 
stead of it. .-) 



Then shall be said the Service for thx 
Commvnion, with the Collect^ Eyisile^ 
and Gospel, as folLoiceth,. 



THE ORDERING OF PRIESTS. 



The Collect, 

ALMIGHTY God, giver of all good 
. things, who by thy Holy Spirit 
haet appointed divers Orders of Min- 
isters in the Church ; Mercifully be- 
hold these thy servants now called to 
the Otiice of Priesthood ; and so re- 
plenish them with the truth of thy 
doctrine, and adorn them with inno- 
cency of life, that, both by word and 
good example, they may faithfully 
serve thee m this Office, to the glory 
of thy Name, and the edification of 
thy Church ; through the merits of 
our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Grhost, world without end. Amen. 

The Epistle. Ephes. iv. 7. 

UNTO every one of us is given 
grace, according to the measure 
of tne gift of Christ. Wherefore he 
saith, When he ascended up on high, 
he led captivity captive, and gave 
gifts unto men. (Now that he as- 
cended, what is it but that he also 
descended first into the lower parts of 
the earth T He that descended, is the 
same also that ascended up far above 
all heavens, that he might fill all 
things.) And he gave some Apostles, 
and some Prophets, and some Evan- 
gelists, and some Pastors and Teach- 
ers ; for the perfecting of the Saints, 
for the work of the Ministry, for ths 
edifying of the Body of Christ : till 
we all come in the unity of the faith, 
and of the knowledge of the Son of 
God, unto, a perfect man, unto the 
measure of the stature of the fulness 
of Christ. 

^ After this shall he read for the Gos- 
pel part of the ninth Chapter of Saint 
Matthew, as followeth. 

St. Matt. ix. 36. 

WHEN Jesus saw the multitudes, 
he was moved with compassion 
on them, because they fainted, and 
were scattered abroad as sheep hav- 
ing no shepherd. Then saith he unto 
his disciples, The harvest truly is 
plenteous, but the labourers are few. 
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the 
harvest, that he will send forth labour- 
ers into his harvest. 

^ Or else this that follotoethy out of the 
tenth Chapter of Saint John. 
# St. John X. 1. 

VERILY, verily, I say unto you, 
He thai enteretlj lot by the door 



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into the sheep-fold, but climbe.ii on 

some other way, the same is a thief 
and a robber. But he that entereth in 
by the door is the Shepherd of the 
sheep. To him the porter openeth, 
and the sheep hear his voice ; and he 
calleth his own sheep by name, and 
leadeth them out. And when he put- 
teth forth his own sheep, he goeth be- 
fore them, and the sheep follow him ; 
for they know his voice. And a stran- 
ger will they not follow, but will flee 
from him ; for they know not the 
voice of strangers. This parable spake 
Jesus unto them, but they understood 
not what things they were which 
he spake unto them. Then said Jesug 
unto them again. Verily, verily, I say 
uiiio you, I am the door of the sheep. 
All that ever came before me are 
thieves and robbers ; but the sheep 
did not hear them. I am the door ; by 
me if any man enter in, he shall be 
saved, and shall go in and out, and find 
pasture. The thief cometh not but fof 
to steal, and to kill, and to destroy : I 
am come that they might have life, 
and that they might have it more 
abundantly. I am the good Shepherd : 
the good Shepherd giveth his life for 
the sheep. But he that is an hireling, 
and not the Shepherd, whose own the 
sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming 
and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth ; and 
the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth 
the sheep. The hireling fleeth, be- 
cause he is an hireling, and caretb not 
for the sheep. I am the good Shep- 
herd, and know my sheep, and am 
known of mine. As the Father know- 
eth me, even so know I the Father : 
and I lay down my life for the 8hee;>, 
And oth=r sheep I have, which are not 
of this fold : them also I must bring, 
and they shall hear my voice ; and 
there shall be one fold, and one Shep- 
herd. 

^ Then the Bishop shall say unto them 
as foUozceth. 

YE have heard, Brethren, as well in 
your private examination, as in the 
exhortation which was now made to 
you, and in the holy Lessons taken out 
of the Gospel, and the writings of the 
Apostles, of what dignity, and of how 
great importance this Office is, where- 
unto ye are called. And now again we 
exhort you In the Name of our Lord 
Jesus Christ, that ye have in remem- 
brance, into how high a Dignity, and 
to how weighty an Office and Charge 
ye are called : that is to say^ to be 
Messengers, Watchmen, and Stew- 



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ards of the Lord ; to teach, and to pre- 
Ronish, to feed and provide for the 
Lord's family; to seek for Christ's 
Bheep that are dispersed abroad, and 
for his children who are in the midst 
of this naughty world, that they may 
be saved through Christ for ever. 

Have always therefore printed in 
your remembrance, how great a trea- 
sure is committed to your charge. For 
they are the sheep of Christ, which 
he bought with his death, and for 
whom he shed his blood. Th*; Church 
and Congregation whom you must 
serve, is his Spouse, and his Body. 
And if it sliall happen that the same 
Church, or any member thereof, do 
take any hurt or hindrance by reason 
of your negligence, ye know the great- 
ness of the fault, and also the hor- 
rible punishment that will ensue. 
Wherefore consider with yourselves 
the end of the Ministry towards the 
children of God, towards the Spouse 
and Body of Christ ; and see that ye 
never cease your labour, your care 
and diligence, until ye have done all 
that lieth in you, according to your 
bounden duty, to bring all such as are 
or shall be committed to your charge, 
unto that agreement in the faith and 
knowledge of God, and to that ripe- 
ness and perfectness of age in Christ, 
that there be no place left among you, 
either for error in religion, or for vi- 
ciousness in life. 

Forasmuch then as your Office is 
both of so great excellency, and of so 
great ditRculty, ye see with how great 
care and study ye ought to apply 
yourselves, as well to show yourselves 
dutiful and thankful unto that Lord, 
who hath placed you in so high a Digni- 
ty ; as also to beware that neither you 
yourselves offend, nor be occasion that 
others offend. Howbeit ye cannot 
have a mind and will thereto of your- 
selves ; for that will and ability is giv- 
en of God alone : therefore ye ought, 
and have need; to pray earnestly for 
his Holy Spirit. And seeing that ye 
cannot by any other means compass 
the doing of so weighty a work, per- 
taining to the salvation of man, but 
with doctrine and exhortation taken 
out of the Holy Scriptures, and with 
a life agreeable to the same ; consi- 
der how studious ye ought to be in 
reading and learning the Scriptures, 
and in framing the manners both of 
yourselves, and of them that specially 
pertain unto you, according to the 
rwle of the same Scriptures ; and for 
tins self-same cause, how ye ought to 



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forsake and set aside, as much as J9 
may, all worldly cares and studies. 

We have good hope that ye have 
well weighed these things with your- 
selves, long before this time ; and that 
ye have clearly determined, by God's 
grace, to give yourselves wholly to 
this Office, whereunto it hath pleased 
God to call you : so that, as much aa 
lieth in you, ye will apply yourselves 
wholly to this one thing, and draw all 
your cares and studies this way ; and 
that ye will continually pray to God 
the Father, by the Mediation of our 
only Saviour Jesus Christ, for the 
heavenly assistance of the Holy Ghost; 
that, by daily reading and weighing 
the Scriptures, ye may wax riper and 
stronger in your Ministry ; and that 
ye may so endeavour yourselves, from 
time to time, to sanctify the lives of 
you and yours, and to fashion them 
after the Rule and Doctrine of Christ, 
that ye may be wholesome and godly 
examples and patterns for the people 
to follow. 

And now, that this present Congre- 
gation of Christ may also understand 
your minds and wills in these things, 
and that this your promise may the 
more move you to do your duties ; ye 
shall answer plainly to thes-e things, 
which we, in the Name of God, and 
of his Church, shall demand of you 
touching the same. 

DO you think in your heart, that 
you are truly called, according to 
the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, and 
according to the Canons of this 
Church, to the Order and Ministry of 
Priesthood"? 
Answer. I think it. 

The Bishop. 

ARE you persuaded that the Holy 
Scriptures contain all Doctrine 
required as necessary for eternal sal- 
vation through faith in Jesus Christ 1 
And are you determined, out of the 
said Scriptures to instruct tne people 
committed to your charge, and to 
teach nothing, as necessary to eternal 
salvation, but that which you shall 
be persuaded may be concluded and 
proved by the Scripture 1 

.Answer. I am so persuaded, and 
have so determined by God'e grace. 

The Bishop. 

WILL you then give your faithftil 
diligence always so to minister 
the Doctrine and Sacraments, and the 
Discipline of Christ, as the Lord hati* 



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comraan<Ied, and as this Church hath 
received the same, according to the 
Commandments of God ; so that you 
may teach the people committed to 
your Cure and Charge with all dili- 
gence to k«ep and observe the same 1 
Answer. I will so do, by the help 
of the Lord. 

The Bishop. 

WILL you be ready, with all faith- 
ful diligence, to banish and drive 
•way from the Church all erroneous 
and strange doctrines contrary to God's 
Word ; and to use both public and 
private monitions and exhortations, as 
weli to the sick as to the whole, with- 
in your Cures, as need shall require, 
and occasion shall be given 1 

Ansicer. I will, che Lord being my 
helper. 

The Bishov. 

WILL you be diligent in Prayers, 
and in reading the Holy Scrip- 
tures, and in such studies as help to 
the knowledge of the same, laying 
aside the study of the world and the 
flesh? 

Answer. I wiH endeavour so to do, 
the Lord being my helper. 

The Bishop. 
TT7ILL you be diligent to frame and 
\ V fashion your own selves, and 
your families, according to the Doc- 
trine of Christ; and to make both 
yourselves and them, as much as in 
you lieth, wholesome examples and 
patterns to the flock of Christ 1 

Answer. I will apply myself there- 
to, the Lord being my helper. 

The Bishop. 
TT^T'ILL you maintain and set for- 
V V wards, as much as lieth in you, 
quietness, peace, and love, among all 
Christian people, and especially among 
them that are or shall be committed to 
your charge 7 

Answer. I will so do, the Lord be- 
*iig my helper. 

The Bishop. 

WILL yon reverently obey your 
Bishop, and other chief Minis- 
ters, who, according to the Canons of 
Uie Church, may have the charge and 
government over you ; following with 
a glad mind and will their godly ad- 
monitions, and submitting yourselves 
to their godly judgments? 

Answer. I will so do, the Lord be- 
ing my helper. 



Then shall the Bishop^ standing tipy 

say, 

ALMIGHTY God, who hath giveti 
you this will to do all these 
things ; Grant also unto you strength 
and power to perform the' same ; that 
he may accomplish his work which he 
hath begun in you ; through Jesua 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

^ After this, the Congreffation shall 0» 
desired, secretly in their Prayers, to 
make their humble supplications to 
Ood for all these thiiigs : for the 
which Prayers there shall he sileuu 
kept for a space. 

^ After which, shall he sung or said hp 
the Bishop, the persons to be ordained 
Priests, all kneeling, Veni, Creator 
Spiritus ; the Bishop beginning, and 
the Priests, and others that are prd^ 
sent, answering by verses, as foUow- 
eth. 

COME Holy Ghost, our souls insplrtj, 
And lighten with celestial fire. 
Thou the anointing Spirit art, 
IVho dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 

Thy blessed Unction from above. 
Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 
Enable with perpetual light 
The dulness of our blinded sight. 

Anoint and cheer our soiled face 
With the abundance of thy grace. 
Keep far our foes, give peace at hom« i 
Where thou art guide, no ill can come^ 

Teach us to know the Father, Son, 

And thee, of both, to be but One. 
That, through the ages all along. 
This may be our endless song ; 
Praise to thy eternal merit. 
Father, Son, and Holy SpinL 

IT Or this. 

COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, 
Proceeding from above. 
Both from the Father and the Son, 
The God of peace and love ; 

Visit our minds, into our hearts 
Thy heavenly grace inspire ; 

That truth and godliness we may 
Pursue with full desire. 

Thou art the very Comforter 

In grief and all distress ; 
The heavenly gift of Ood most High ■ 

JVo tongue can it express. 

The fountain and the living spring 

Of joy celestial ; 
The fire so bright, the love sc swefit. 
The Unction Spiritual. 



THE ORIEklNG OF PRIESTS. 



Tbtju in thy gifts art manifold, 
By them Christ's Church doth stand : 

In faithful hearts thou writ'st thy laWy 
The finger of God's hand. 

A-Ccordin? to thy promise, Lord, 
Thou givest speech with grace ; < 

That, through tiiy help, God's praises 
Resound in every place. \inay 

O Holy Ghost, into our minds 
Send down thy heavenly light ; 

Kindle our hearts with fervent zealy 
To serve God day and night. 

C*ur Wf»akiiess strengthen and confirm, 
(For, Lord, thou know'st us frail;) 

That neither devil, world, nor fiesh, 
Against us may prevail. 

Put back our enemy far from us, 

And help us to obtain 
Peace in our heart's with God and Man, 

{The best, the truest gain ;) 

And grant that thou being, O Lord, 

Our leader and our guide, 
We may escape the snares of sin. 

And never from thee slide. 

Such measures of thy powerful grace 
Grant, Lord, to us, we pray ; 

T^ai thou may' St he our Comforter 
At the last dreadful day. 

Of strife and of dissension 
Dissoi-t^e, O Lord, the bands, 

And knit the knots of peace and love 
Throughout all Christian lands. 

Grant us the grace that we may know 

The Father of all might, 
That we of his beloved Son 

May gain the blissful sight ; 

And that we may with perfect faith 

Ever acknowledge thee, 
TTie Spirit of Father, and of Sony 

One God in Persons Three. 

To God the Father laud and praise, 

And to his blessed Son, 
And to the Holy Spirit of gracCy 

Co-equal Three in One. 

And pray we, that our only Lord 
Would please his Spirit to send 

On all that shall profess his J^ame, 
From hence to the world's end. Amen. 

If That done, the Bishop shall pray in 
this wise, and say. 

Let us pray. 

ALMIGHTY God, and heavenly 
Father, who, of thine infinite love 
and goodness towards us, hast given 
to lis thy only and most dearly be- 



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loved Son Jesus Christ, to be out Re« 
deemer, and the Author of everlast- 
ing life ; who, after he h^d made per- 
fect our redemption by his death, and 
was ascended into heaven, sent abroad 
into the world his Apostles, Prophets, 
Evangelists, Doctors, and Pastors ; by 
whose labour and ministry he gather- 
ed together a great flock in all the parts 
of the world, to set forth the eternal 
praise of thy holy Name : For these so 
great benefits of thy eternal goodness, 
and for that thou hast vouchsafed to 
call these thy servants here present 
to the same Office and Ministry, ap- 
pointed for the salvation of mankind, 
we render unto thee most hearty 
thanks, we praise and worship thee ; 
and we humbly beseech thee, by the 
same thy blessed Son, to grant unto 
all, which either here or elsewhere 
call upon thy holy Name, that we may 
continue to show ourselves thankful 
unto thee for these and all thy other 
benefits; andthatwemaydaily increase 
and go forwards in the knowledge and 
faith of thee and thy Son, by the Holy 
Spirit. So that as well by these thy 
Ministers, as by them over whom they 
shall be appointed thy Ministers, thy 
holy Name may be for ever glorified, 
and thy blessed kingdom enlarged ; 
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee in the unity of the same Holy 
Spim, world without end. Amen. 
^ When this Prayer is done, the Bishop 
with the Priests present,shall lay their 
Hands severally upon the Head of eve- 
ry one that receiveth the Order of 
Priesthood ; the Receivers humbly 
kneeling, and the Bishop saying, 

RECEIVE the Holy Ghost for the 
Office and Work of a Priest in the 
Church of God, now committed unto 
thee by the Imposition of our hands. 
Whose sins thou dost forgive, they are 
forgiven; and whose sins thou dost 
retain, they are retained. And be thoa 
a faithful Dispenser of the W^ord of 
God, and of his holy Sacraments ; In 
the Name of the Father, and of the 
Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. 
1[ Or this. 

TAKE thou Authority to execute 
the Office of a Priest in the 
Church of God, now committed to 
thee by the Imposition of our hands. 
And be thou a faithful Dispenser of 
the Word of God, and of his holy Sa- 
craments ; In the Name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
Amen. 



THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. 



^ Tlienthe Bishop shall deliver to every 
one of them kneeling, the Bible into 
his \and, saying, 

TAKE thou Authority to preach the 
Word of God, and to Minister the 
holy Sacraments in the Congregation, 
where thou shall be lawfully appoint- 
ed thereunto. 

^ When this is done, the Bishop shall 
go on in the Service of the Commu- 
nion, ichicfL all they tcho receive Or- 
ders shall tak6 together, and remain 
in the same place zrhere Hands were 
laid npon them, until gruch time as they 
have received the Co:nmunion. 

If The Communion being done, after the 
last Collect, and immediately before 
the Benediction, shall be said this Col- 
lect. 

MOST Merciful Father, we beseech 
thee to send upon these thy ser- 
vants thy heavenly blessing; that 
they may be clothed with righteous- 
ness, and that thy Word spoken by 
their mouths may have such success, 
that it may never be spoken in vain. 
Grant also, that we may have grace to 
hear and receive what they shall de- 
liver out of thy most holy Word, or 
agreeable to the same, as the means 
of our salvation ; that in all our words 
and deeds we may seek thy glory, and 



the increase of thy kingdom ; thjougb 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

THE peace of God, which paeseth 
all understanding, keep your 
hearts and minds in the knowledge' and 
l(fve of God, and of his Son Jesus 
Christ our Lord: And the Blessing of 
God Almighty, the Father, the Son 
and the Holy Ghost, be amongst } <iu, 
and remain with you always. Jl'nun, 

^ jind if, on the same day, the Order 
of Deacons be given to some, and th-e 
Order of Priesthood to others; the 
Deacons shall he first presented, anA 
then the Priests ; and it shall suffice 
that the Litany be once said for both. 
The Collects shall both be used ; firsts 
that for Deacons, then that for Priests^ 
The Epistle shall be Ephesians iv. 7 
to 13, as before in this Offixe. Imme^ 
diately after which, they that are to b6 
made Deacons, shall be examined, and 
Ordained, as is above prescribed.. 
Then one of them having read the 
Gospel, (which shall be either out of 
Saint Matthew ix. 36, as before m 
this Office; or else Saint Luke xiL 
35 to 38, as before in the Form fo7 the 
Ordering of Deacons,) they thai an 
to be made Priests shall likewise be 
examinedfand Ordained, as is in this 
Office before appointed. 



THE form: of 

ORDAINING OR CONSECR ATING A BISHOP. 

*U When, all things are duly prepared in the Church, and set in order, after 
Mornino- Prayer is ended, the Presiding Bishop, or some other Bishop ap» 
pointed! the Bishops present^ shall begin the Communion Service, in whic^ 
thu sh4 s be 

must be blameless, the husband of one 
wife, vigilant, sober, of good beha- 
viour,given to hospitality, apt to teach; 
not given to wine, no striker, not 
greedy of filthy lucre, but patient, not 
a brawler, not covetous ; one that ruU 
6th well his own house, having hia 
children in subjection with all gravity j 
(For if a man know not how to rule 
his own house, how shall he take care 
of the Church of God 1) Not a novicBj 
lest being lifted up with pride he fall 
into the condemnation of the dev*'. 
Moreover, he must ha%'e a good report 
of them which are without ; lest he 
fall into reproach, and the snare of the 
devil. 

IT Or this. 
For the Epistle. Acts xx. 17. 

FROM Miletus, Paul sent to Ephe- 
sua, and called the Elders of tbc 



The Collect. 
A LMIQi^-Y God, who by thy Son 

lJL Jesus 'Jhrist didst give to thy holy 
Apostles n.any excellent gifts, and 
didst charge them to feed thy flock ; 
Give grace, we beseech thee, to all 
Bishops, the Pastors of thy Church, 
that they may diligently preach thy 
Word, and duly administer the godly 
Discipline thereof; and grant to the 
people, that they may obediently fol- 
low the same ; that all may receive the 
trown of everlasting glory ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

^ And another Bishop shall read the- 
Epistle. 

1 Tim. iii. \. 

THIS is a true saying. If a man de- 
sire the Otiice of a Bishop, he 
desijcth a good work. A Bishc p then 



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THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. 



rburrh. And when they were come 
to him, he said unto them, Ye know, 
from the first day that I came into 
Asia, after what manner I have been 
with you at all seasons, serving the 
Lord with all humility of mind, and 
with many tears and temptations, 
which befell me by the lying in wait 
of the Jews: and' how I kept back 
!iothing that was profitable unto you, 
but have showed you, and have taught 
you publicly, and from house to house, 
testifying both to the Jews, and also 
to the Greeks, repentance toward God, 
and feith toward our Lord Jesus 
Christ. And now behold, I go bound 
ID the spirit unto Jerusalem, not 
knowing the things that shall befall 
me there ; save that the Holy Ghost 
witnesseth in every city, saying, That 
bonds and afflictions abide me. But 
none of these things move me, neither 
count I my life dear unto myself, 
8o that I might finish my course with 
joy, and the ministry which I have re- 
ceived of the Lord Jesus, to testify the 
Gospel of the grace of God. And 
now, behold, I know that ye all, among 
whom I have gone preaching the king- 
dom of God, shall see my face no more. 
Wherefore I take you to record this 
day, that I am pure from the blood of 
all nen. For I have not shunned to 
declare unto you all the counsel of 
God. Take heed, therefore, unto 
yourselves, and to all the flock, over 
the which the Holy Ghost hath made 
you Overseers, to feed the Church of 
God, which he hath purchased with 
his own blood. For I know this, that 
after my departing shall grievous 
wolves enter in among you, not spar- 
ing the flock. Also of your own 
selves shall men arise, speaking per- 
verse things, to draw away disciples 
after them. Therefore watch, and re- 
member, that by the space of three 
years, I ceased not to warn every one, 
night and day, with tears. And now, 
brethren, I commend you to God, and 
to the Word of his grace, which is 
able to build you up, and to give you 
on inheritance among all them which 
are sanctified^ havecoveted no man's 
silver, or gold, or apparel ; yea, ye 
yourselves know, that these hands 
nave ministered unto my necessities, 
and to them thi.t were with me I 
have showed you all things, how that 
so labouring ye ought to support the 
weak ; and to remember the words of 
the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more 
blessed to give than to receive 



TT Then another Bishop shall read tfSB 
O OS pel. 
St. John xxi. 15. 

JESUS saithto Simon Peter, Simon, 
son of Jonas, lovest thou me more 
than these ? He saith unto him. Yea, 
Lord ; thou knowest that I love thee 
He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He 
saith to him again the second time, 
Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me 1 
He saith unto him. Yea, Lord ; thou 
knowest that I love thee. He saith 
unto him. Feed my sheep. He saith 
unto him the third time, Simon, son of 
Jonas, lovest thou me Peter wag 
grieved because he said unto him the 
third time, Lovest thou me 1 And he 
said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all 
things ; thou knowest that I love 
thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my 
sheep. 

TT Or this. 
St. John XX. 19. 

THE same day at evening, bein^ 
the first day of the week, when 
the doors were shut v/here the disci- 
ples were assembled, for fear of the 
Jews, came Jesus, and stood in the 
midst, and saith unto them, Peace be 
unto you. And when he so said, he 
showed unto them his hands and his 
side. Then were the disciples glad, 
when they saw the Lord. Then saith 
Jesus to them again. Peace be unto 
you : as my Father hath sent me, even 
so send I you. And when he had said 
this, he breathed on them, and saith 
unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. 
Whose soever sins ye^ remit, they are 
remitted unto them.; and whose so- 
ever sins ye retain, they are retained. 
TI Or this. 
St. Matt, xxviii. 18. 

JESUS came and spake unto them, 
saying, All power is given unto me 
in heaven and in earth. Go ye there- 
fore and teach all nations, baptizing 
them In the Name of the Father, and 
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; 
teaching them to observe all things 
whatsoever I have commanded you : 
and lo, I am with you alway, even 
unto the end of the world. 
T[ After the Gospel and the Sermon are 
ended, the Elected Bishop, vested with 
his Rochet, ihall he presented by two 
Bishops of this Church unto the Pre- 
siding Bishop, or to the Bishop ap* 
pointed, sitting in his chair , near tht 
Holy Table ; the Bishops who pn^ 
sent him saying. 



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THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. 



REVEREND Father in God, we 
present unto yon this godly and 
A'ell-Iearned man, to be Ordained and 
V-onsecrated Bis lop. 

^ Then shall the Presiding Bishop de- 
mand Testimonials of the person pre- 
sented for Consecration, and shall 
cause them to he read. 

9 He shall then require of him the fol- 
lowing Promise of Conforvdty to the 
Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship of 
the Protestant Episcopal Church. 

IN the Name of God, Amen. I, JV*., 
chosen Bishop of the Protestant 
Episcopal Church in JV., do promise 
conformity and obedience to the Doc- 
trine, Discipline, and Worship of the 
Protestant Episcopal Church in the 
United States of America. So help 
nie God, through Jesus Christ. 

^ Then the Presiding Bishop shall 
move the Congregation present t-o 
pray, saying thus to them: 

BRETHREN, it is written in the 
Gospel of Saint Luke, That our 
Saviour Christ continued the whole 
night in prayer, before he chose and 
sent forth his twelve Apostles. It is 
written also, that the holy Apostles 
prayed before they ordained Matthias 
to be of the number of the Twelve. 
Let us, therefore, following the exam- 
ple of our Saviour Christ, and his 
Apostles, offer up our prayers to Al- 
mighty God, before we admit and send 
forth this person presented unto us, to 
the work vCJ^hereunto we trust the 
Holy Ghost hath called him. 

TJ ^nd then shall be said the Litany; 
save only, that after this place, That 
it may please thee to illuminate all 
Bishops, ^c, theproper Suffrage shall 
be, 

THAT it may please thee to bless 
this our Brother elected, and to 
send thy grace upon him, that he may 
duly execute the Office whereunto he 
is called, to the edifying of thy Church, 
and to the honour, praise, and glory of 
thy Name ; 

Answer. We beseech thee to hear us, 
good Lord. 

^ Then shall be said this Prayer fol - 
lowing. 

ALMIGHTY God, giver of all gooa 
things, who by thy Holy Spirit 
hast appointed divers Orders of Minis- 
ters in thy Church; Mercifully behold 
thia» thy servant naw called to the 



Work and Ministry of a Bishop ; and 
so replenish him with the truth of th> 
Doctrine, and adorn him with inno- 
cency of life, that both by word and 
deed, he may faithfully serve thee in 
this Office, to the glory of thy Name^ 
and the edifying and well-governing 
of thy Church ; through the merits of 
our Saviour Jesus Christ, who liveifc 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Ghost, world without end. Avien. 

Tlien the Presiding Bishop, sitting in 
his chair, shall say to him, that is to 
be Consecrated, 

BROTHER, forasmuch as the Holy 
Scripture and the Ancient Canons 
command, that we should not be hasty 
in laying on hands, and admitting any 
person to Government in the Church 
of Christ, which he hath purchased 
with no less price than the effusion of 
his own blood ; before we admit you 
to this Administration, we will exam- 
ine you in certain Articles, to the end 
that the Congregation present may 
have a trial, and bear witness, how 
you are minded to behave yourself in 
the Church of God. 

ARE you persuaded that you are 
truly called to this Ministration, 
according to the will of our Lord Je- 
sus Christ, and the order of this 
Church ? 
Answer, I am so persuaded. 

The Presiding Bishop. 

ARE you persuaded that the Holy 
Scriptures contain all doctrine 
required as necessary for eternal sal- 
vation through faith in Jesus Christ 1 
And are you determined out of the 
same Holy Scriptures to instruct the 
people committed to your charge ; and 
to teach or maintain nothing, as ne- 
cessary to eternal salvation, but that 
which you shall be persuaded may be 
concluded and proved by the same 1 

Ansicer. I am so persuaded, and d©« 
termined, by God's grace. 

The Presiding Bishop, 

W^ILL you then faithfully exerciso 
yourself in the Holy Scripturts, 
and call upon God by prayer for the 
true understanding of the same ; so 
that you may be able by them to leach 
and exhort with wholesome Doctrine, 
and to withstand and convince the 
gainsayers ? 

Answer. I will so do, by the help al 
God. 



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THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. 



The Presiding Bishop, 

A RE you ready, with all faithful 
xA. diligence, to banish and drive 
Qwsy from the Church all erroneous 
End strange doctrine contrary to God's 
Word ; and both privately and openly 
to call upon and encourage others to 
the same 1 

Jinswer. I am ready, the Lord being 
my helper. 

Tlie Presiding Bishop. 

WILL you deny all ungodliness 
and worldly lusts, and live so- 
berly, righteously, and godly in this 
present world ; that you may show 
yourself in all things an example of 
good works unto others, that the ad- 
versary may be ashamed, having no- 
thing to say against you ? 

Answer. I will so do, the Lord be- 
hig my helper. 

The Presiding Bishop. 

WILL you maintain and set for- 
ward, as much as shall lie in you, 
quietness, love, and peace among all 
men ; and diligently exercise such 
discipline as by the authority of God's 
Word, and by the order of this Church, 
is committed to you 1 

Answer. I will so do, by the help 
of God. 

The Presiding Bishop. 

TT71LL you be faithful in Ordaining, 
VV sending, or laying hands upon 
others 1 

Answer. I will so be, by the help of 
God. 

The Presiding Bishop. 

WILL you show yourself gentle, 
and be merciful for Christ's sake 
to poor and needy people, and to all 
strangers destitute of help 7 

Answer. I will so show myself, by 
God's help. 

Then the Presiding Bishop, standing 
up, shall say, 

\ LMIGHTY God, our heavenly 
jTjL Father, who hath given you a 
good will to do all these things, Grant 
also unto you strength and power to 
perform the same ; that, he accom- 
plishing in you the good work which 
he hath begun, you may be found per- 
fecimnd irreprehensible at the latter 
lay ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Allien,. 



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^ Then shall the Bishop etod put on thf 
rest of the Episcopal badit ; and, 
kneeling down, Veni, Creator Spiri- 
tus shall be sung or said c ver him ; ih e 
Presiding Bishop beginning, and the 
Bishops, with others that are present, 
answering by verses, as followeth. 

COME, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire. 
And lighten with celestial Jire. 
Thou the anointing Spirit art. 
Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. 

Thy blessed Unction from above, 
Is comfort, life, and fire of love. 
Enable with perpetual light 
The dulness of our blinded sight. 

Anoint and cheer our soiled face 
With the abundance of thy grace. 
Keep far our foes, give peace at hcmej 
Where thou art guide, no ill can conu. 

Teach us to know the Father, Son, 
And thee, of both, to be but One ; 
That, through the ages all along, 
This may be our endless song ; 
Praise to thy eternal merit. 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 

IT Or this. 

COME, Holy Ghost, eternal God, 
Proceeding from above. 
Both from the Father and the Son, 
The God of peace and love ; 

Visit our minds, into our hearts 
Thy heavenly grace inspire ; 

That truth and godliness we may 
Pursue with full desire. 

Thou art the very Comforter 

In grief and all'distress ; 
The heavenly gift of God most High ^ 

JSTo tongue can it express ,* 

The fountain and the living spring 

Of joy celestial ; 
The fire so bright, the love so sweet, 
The Unction spiritual. 

Thou in thy gifts art manifold, 
By^.hem Christ's Church doth stand: 

In faithful hearts thou wrifst thi law^ 
The finger of God's hand. 

According to thy promise, Lord, 
Thou givest speech with grace ; 

That, through thy help, God's praisef 
Resound in every place. [raa§ 

O Holy Ghost, into our minds 
Send down thy heavenly light ; 

Kindle our hearts with fervent zeal. 
To serve God day and night. 

Our weakness strengthen andconfirnx, 
(For, Lord, thou know st us frail ;) 



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THE CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. 



That neither devil, world, nor fleshy 
Against us may prevail. 

Put back our enemy far from us, 

And help us to obtain 
Peace in our hearts with God and Man, 

(The best, the truest gain ;) 

A.nd grant that thou being, O Lord, 

Our leader and our guide, 
We may escape the snares of sin. 

And never from thee slide. 

Buch measures of thy powerful grace, 
Grant, Lord, to us, we pray ; 

Tliat thou may^st he our Comforter 
At the last dreadful day. 

strife and of dissension 
Dissolve, O Lord, the bands, 
Jlnd knit the knots of peace and lovo 
Throughout all Christian lands. 

Grant us the grace that we may know 

The Father of all might, 
That we of his beloved Son 

May gain the blissful sight j 

And that we may with perfect faith 

Ever acknowledge thee, 
The Spirit of Father, and of Son, 
One Ood in Persons Three. 

To God the Father laud and praise, 

An4 to his blessed Son, 
jSnd to th€ Holy Spirit of gra^e, 

Co-equal Three in One. 

And pray we, that our only Lord 
Would please his Spirit to send 

On all that shall profess his JVame, 
From hence to the world's end. Amen. 

TI That ended, the Presiding Bishop 
shall say. 

Lord, hear our prayer. 

Answer. And let our cry come unto 
thee. 

Let us pray. 

ALMIGHTY God, and most merci- 
ful Father, who, of thine Infinite 
goodness, hast given thine only^nd 
Jearly beloved Son Jesus Christ, to be 
our Redeemer, and the Author of ever- 
lasting Hfe ; who, after that he had 
made perfect our Redemption by his 
death, and was ascended into heaven, 
poured down his gifts abundantly upon 
men, making some Apostles, some 
Prophets, some Evangelists, some Pas- 
tors and Doctors ; to the edifying and 
:naking perfect his Church ; Grant, 
we beseech thee, to this thy servant, 
euch grace, that he may evermore be 
ready to spread abroad thy Gospel, the 
glad ■ ■ " 



thee ; and use the authority givm 
him, not to destruction, but to saiv;i. 
tion ; not to hurt, but to help : so ih.^t, 
as a wise and fai-thful servant, giving 
to thy family their portion in due sea- 
son, he may at larst be received into 
everlasting joy; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who, with thee and the Holv 
Ghost, liveth a>nd reigneth, one God 
world without end. Amen. 

TI" Then the Presiding Bishop and Bi- 
shops present shall lay their Hundt 
upon the Head of the Elected Bishop^ 
kneeling before them, the Presiding 
Bishop saying, 

RECEIVE the Holy Ghost for the 
Office and Work of a Bishop in 
tiie Church of God, row committed 
unto thee by the Imposition of our 
hands ; In the Name of the Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 
Amen. And remember that thou stir 
up the grace of God, which is given 
thee by this Imposition of our hands ? 
for God hath not given us the spirit of 
fear; but of power, and love, and so- 
berness. 

Then the Presiding Bishop shall 
liver him the Bible, saying, 

("1IVE heed unto reading, exhorta- 
T tion, and doctrine. Think upon 
the things contained in this Book. Be 
diligent in them, that the increase com- 
ing thereby may be manifest unto 
all men ; for by so doing thou shalt 
both save thyself and them that hear 
thee. Be to the flock of Christ a shep- 
herd, not a wolf; feed them, devour 
them not. Hold up the weak, heal the 
sick, bind up the broken, bring again 
the outcasts, seek the lost. Be so mer- 
ciful, that you be not too remiss ; so 
minister discipline, that you forget not 
mercy; that when the Chief Shep- 
herd shall appear, you may receive the 
never-fading crown of glory ; tnrough 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

TVien the Presiding Bishop shall pr^ 
ceed in the Communion Service ; witf 
whom the new Consecrated Bishop 
with others, shall also communicate. 
^ And for the last Collect, immediately 
before the Benediction, shall be said 
this Prayer. 
jyjOST merciful Father, we beseech 



thee to send down upon this thy 
servant thy heavenly blessing ; and so 
endue him with thy Holy Spirit, t:iat 
be, preaching thy Word, may not only 
be earnest to reprove, beseech, and re- 
tidihgs of reconciliaUon with i buke, witL all patience and docti <jie 3 
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THE LITANY AND SUFFRAGES. 



but also may be to such as believe a 
p'hoiesome example in word, in con- 
versation, in love, in faith, in chastity, 
and in purity; that, faithfully fulfill- 
uiz his course, at tne latter day he 
may receive the crovvt of righteous- 
cess, laid up b> the Lord, the right- 
eous Judge, who liveth and reigneth 
one God with the Father and the Holy 
Ghost, world without end. Ameru 



THE peace of God, which pass^th 
all understanding, keep your 
hearts and minds in the knowled^ 
and love of God, and of his Son Jesus 
Christ our Lord : And the Blessing 
of God Ahnighty, the Father, the Son, 
and the Holy Ghost, be amongst 
you, and remain with you always. 
.Amen. 



THE LITAM ATs^D SUFFRAGES. 



OGOD the Father of heaven ; have 
mercy upon us miserable sinners. 
O God'the Father of heaven; have 
mercy upon us miserable sinners. 

O Grod the Son, Redeemer of the 
world ; have mercy upon us miserable 
sinners. 

God the Son, Redeemer of the world; 
hate mercy upon us miserable sin7iers. 

O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding 
from the Father and the Son ; have 
mercy upon us miserable sinners. 

O God the Holy Ghost, proceeding 
from the Father and the Son ; have 
mercy upon us miserable sinners. 

O holy, blessed, and glorious Trini- 
t}', three Persons and one God; have 
mercy upon us miserable sinners. 

O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, 
(Jiree Persons and one God ; have mer- 
cy upon us miserable sinners. 

Remember not, Lord, our offences, 
nor the offences of our fore-fathers ; 
neither take thou vengeance of our 
sins : spare us, good Lord, spare thy 
people, whom thou hast redeemed with 
thy most precious blood, and be not 
angry with us for ever. 

Spare us, good Lord. 

From all evil and mischief; from 
^n; from the crafts and assaults of 
the devil ; from thy wrath, and from 
ftyerlasting damnation, 
* Good Lord, deliver u^. 

From all blindness of heart; from 
pride, Tain-glory, and hypocrisy ; from 
pnvy hatred, and malice, and all un- 
charitableness. 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

From all inordinate and sinful affec- 
tions ; and from all the deceits of the 
world, the flesh, and the devil, 
Good Lord, deliver us. 

From lightning and tempest; from 
plague, pestilence and famine; frombat- 
Ueand murder, and from sudden death, 
Oood Lordf deliver 



From all sedition, privy conspiracy, 

and rebellion ; from all false doctrine, 
heresy, and schism ; from hardness of 
heart, and contempt of thy word and 
commandment, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

By the mystery of thy holy Incarna- 
tion ; by thy holy Nativity and Cir- 
cumcision ; by thy Baptism, Fasting, 
and Temptation. 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

By thine Agony and Bloody Sweat; 
by thy Cross and Passion ; by thy pre- 
cious Death and Burial ; by thy glori- 
ous Resurrection and Ascension ; and 
by the coming of the Holy Ghost, 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

In all time of our tribulation ; in all 
time of our prosperity ; in the hoitr 
of death, and in the day of judgment. 

Good Lord, deliver us. 

We sinners do beseech thee to hear 
us, O Lord God ; and that it may please 
thee to rule and govern thy holy 
Church Universal in the right way ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to bless 
and preserve all Christian Rulers and 
Magistrates ; giving them grace 
to execute justice, and to maintain 
truth ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord, 
That it may please thee to illumi- 
nate all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, 
with true knowledge and understand- 
ing of thy Word ; and that both by 
their preaching and living they may 
set It forth, and show it accordingly ; 
We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 
That it may please thceto bless these 
thy servants, now to be admitted to 
the Order of Deacons, [or Pjiest-^,} 
and to pour thy grace upon them; 
thnt they may duly execute their 
Office, to the edifying of thy Church, 
and the glory of thy holy Name ; 
fVe beseech th^ to hear uSfgoodL&^ 



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THE LITANY AND SUFFRAGES. 



Th&t it may please thee to bless and 
ieep all thy people ; 

fVe beseech thee to hear tis, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to give to 
all nations unity, peace, and concord ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to give us 
an heart to love and fear thee, and dili- 
gently to live after thy command- 
ments ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to give to all 
thy people increase of grace to hear 
meekly thy Word, and to receive it 
with pure affection, and to bring forth 
the fruits of the Spirit ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to bring into 
the way of truth all such as have err- 
ed, and are deceived ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to strength- 
en such as do stand; and to comfort 
and help the weak-hearted ; and to 
raise up those who fall ; and finally 
to beat down Satan under our feet;: 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to succour, 
help, and comfort, all who are in dan- 
ger, necessity, and tribulation ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to preserve 
all who travel by land or by water, 
all women in the perils of child-birth, 
all sick persons, and young children ; 
and to show thy pity upon all prison- 
ers and captives ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it ,may please thee to defend, 
and provide for, the fatherless chil- 
dren, and widows, and all who are 
desolate and oppressed ; 

We beseech thee to hear usy good Lord. 

That it may please thee to have 
mercy upon all men ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to forgive 
our enemies, persecutors, and slander- 
ers, and to turn their hearts ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to give and 
•reserve to our use the kindly fruits 
6^* the earth, so that in due tinCiC we 
may enjoy them ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 

That it may please thee to give us 
true repentance ; to forgive us all our 
Bins, negligences, and ignorances ; and 
to endue us with the grace of thy 
Holy Spirit to amend our lives accord- 
ing to thy holy Word ; 

We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord. 
Son of God, we beseech thee to hear 



Son of God, we bet tech thee tft heaf 
us. 

O Lamb of God, who takest away 
the sins of the world ; 
Grant us thy peace. 
O Lamb of God, who takest away 
the sins of the world ; 
Have viercy upon us. 

IT The Bishop may, at his discretion^ 
omit all that folio ws, to the Prayer, 
We humbly beseech thee, O Father. 
^c. 

O Christ, hear us. 
O Christ, hear us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Christ, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Lord, have mercy upon us. 
Then shall the Bishop, and the Peo- 
ple with him, say the Lord* s Prayer. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy king- 
dom come. Thy will be done on earth, 
As it is in heaven. Give us this day 
our daily bread. And forgive us our 
trespasses, As we forgive those who 
trespass against us. And lead us n^t 
into temptation ; But deliver us froii) 
evil. Amen. 

Bishop. O Lord, deal not with us 
according to our sins. 

Answer. Neither reward us accord- 
ing to our iniquities. 

Let us pray. 

OGOD, merciful Father, who de- 
spisest not the sighing of a con- 
trite heart, nor the desire of such as 
are sorrowful ; Mercifully assist our 
prayers which we make before thee 
in all our troubles and adversities, 
whensoever they oppress us j and 
graciously hear us, that those evils 
which the craft and subtilty of the 
devil or man worketh against us, may, 
by thy good providence, be brought to 
nought; that we thy servants, being 
hurt by no persecutions, may ever- • 
more give thanks unto thee in thy 
holy Church; through Jesus Chnet 
our Lord. 

O Lordy arise, help us, and deliver us 
for thy JVame's sake. 

OGOD, we have heard with our 
ears, and our fathers have de- 
clared unto us, the noble works thhi 
thou didst in their days, and in the old 
time before them. 

O Lord, arise, help us, and deliosf 
us for thine honour. 
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THE COMMUNION. 



6k>rf be to the Father, and to the 
Bor., and to the Holy Ghost ; 

Jlnswer. As it was in the beginning, 

now, and ever shall be, world with- 
jui end. Amen. 

From our enemies defend us, O 
Christ, 

Graciously look upon our afflictions. 
With pity behold the sorrows of our 
fie arts. 

Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people. 
Favourably with mercy hear our 
prayers. 

O Son of David, have mercy upon us. 

Both now and ever vouchsafe to 
hear us, O Christ. 

Graciously hear iw, Christ ; gra- 
ciously hear u*, O Lord Christ. 



O Lord, let thy mercy be eliuwed 
upon us ; 

Answer. As we do put our trust in 
thee. 

Bishop. Let us pray. 

WE humbly beseech thee, () Fa- 
ther, mercifully to look upon 
our infirmities ; and, for the glory of 
thy Name, turn from us all those evih 
that we most justly have deserved \ 
and grant, that in all our troubles w»» 
may put our whole trust and confi- 
dence in thy mercy, and evermore 
serve thee in holiness and pureness of 
living, to thy honour and glory ; 
through our only Mediator and Advo- 
cate, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 



Here endeth the Litony. 



THE ORDER FOR THE 

ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER, 

OR 

HOLY COMMUNION. 



OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done on 
earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this 
day our daily bread. And forgive us 
our trespasses, As we forgive those 
who trespass against us. And lead 
ns not into temptation ; But deliver 
us from evil : For thine is the king- 
dom, and the power, and the glory, for 
ever and ever. Amen. 

The Collect. 

ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all 
hearts are open, all desires kno\yn, 
and from whom no secrets are hid ; 
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by 
the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that 
we may perfectly love thee, and wor- 
thily magnify thy holy Name ; through 
Christ our Lord. Amen. 

'rhen shall the Bishop, turning to the 
People, rehearse distinctly the Teji 
Command/! Lents ; and the People, still 
kneeling, shall, after every Command- 
ment ask God mercy for their trans- 
gressions for the time past, and grace 
to'keep the law for the time to come, as 
foUowUh. 

Bishop. 

OD spake these words, and said; 
X I am the Lord thy God : I'hou 
abiiit Itave none other gods but me 



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Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt not make to 
thyself any graven image, nor the 
li keness of any thing that is in heaven 
above, or in the earth beneath, or in 
the water under the earth. Thou shalt 
not bow down to them, nor worship 
them : for I the Lord thy God am a 
jealous God, and visit the sins of the 
fathers upon the children, unto the 
third and fourth generation of them 
that hate me ; and show mercy unto 
thousands in them that love me, and 
keep my commandments. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt not take ilie 
Name of the Lord thy God in vain : 
for the Lord will not hold him guilt- 
less, that taketh his Name in vain. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Remember that thou keep 
holy the Sabbath-day. Six days shalt 
thou labour, and do all that thou hast 
to do ; but the seventh day is the Sab- 
bath of the Lord thy God. In it thou 
shalt do no manner of work ; thou, 
and thy son, and thy daughter, thy 
man-servant, and thy maid-servani, 
thy cattle, and the stranger that ^ 



THE COMMUNION. 



tflthm thy gates. For in six days the 
Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, 
and all that in them is, and rested the 
seventh day; wherefore the Lord 
blessed the seventh day, and hallowed 
it. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Honour thy father and thy 
mother; that thy days may be long 
in the land which the Lord thy God 
giveih thee. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt do no murder. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt not commit 
adultery. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt not steal. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt not bear false 
witness against thy neighbour. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and incline our hearts to keep this law. 

Bishop. Thou shalt not covet thy 
neighbour's house, thou shalt not 
covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his 
servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor 
his ass, nor any thing that is his. 

People. Lord, have mercy upon us, 
and write all these thy laws in our 
hearts, we beseech thee. 

Then the Bishop may say. 
Hear also what our Lord Jesus 
Christ saith'. 

'"pHOU shalt love the Lord thy God 
Jl with all thy heart, and with all 
thy soul, and with all thy mind. This 
is the first and great commandment. 
And the second is lilce unto it ; Tliou 
Shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 
On these two commandments hang all 
the Law and the Prophets. 

Let us pray. 

ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlast- 
ing God, vouchsafe, we beseech 
thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, 
both our hearts and bodies, in the ways 
of thy laws, and in the works of thy 
commandments; that, through thy 
most mighty protection, both here and 
ever, we may be preserved in body and 
soul ; through our Lord and Saviour 
Jesus Christ. Amen. 

^ Then shall he read the Collect, Epis- 
tUt and OospeU as they are appointed. 



TI Then shall be read ^e Aposiles^, (ff 

J^icene Creed unless one of them 
hath been read immediately before, in 
the Morning Service. 

Then shall the Bishop begiv the Of" 
fertory, saying one or more of then€ 
Sentences following, as he thinkctk 
most convenient. 

LET your light so shine before men, 
that they may see your good 
works, and glorify your Father which 
is in heaven. St. Matt. v. 16. 

Lay not up for yourselves treasures 
upon earth ; where moth and rust doth 
corrupt, and where thieves break 
through and steal : but lay up tor 
yourselves treasures in heaven; where 
neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, 
and where thieves do not break 
through nor steal. St. Matt. vi. 19, 20. 

Whatsoever ye would that men 
should do to you, even so do to them { 
for this is the Law and the Prophets. 
St. Matt. vii. 12, 

Not every onf» that saith unto me, 
Lord, Lord, shall enter into the King- 
dom of heaven ; but he that doeth the 
will of my Father which is in heaven. 
St. Matt. vii. 21. 

Zaccheus stood forth, and said unto 
the Lord, Behold. Lord, the half of my 
goods I give to the poor ; and if 1 have 
done any wrong to any man, I restore 
fourfold.' St. Luke xix. 8. 

Who goeth a warfare at any time of 
his own cost 1 Who planteih a vine- 
yard, and eateth not of the fruit 
thereof ? Or who feedeth a flock, and 
eateth not of the milk of the flock t 
1 Cor. ix. 7. 

If we have sown unto you spiritual 
things, is it a great matter if we shall 
reap your worldly things 1 1 Cor. ix. 

Do ye not know, that they who miiw 
ister about holy things live of the sac- 
rifice ; and they who wait at the altar 
are partakers with the altar? Even 
so hath the Lord also ordained, that 
they who preach the Gospel shoulj 
live of the Gospel. 1 Cor. ix. 13, 14. 

He that soweth little shall reap lit- 
tle ; and he that soweth plenteously 
shall reap plenteously. Let every nian 
do according as he is disposed in his 
heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity; 
for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Co* 
ix. 6, 7. 

Let him that is taught in the Word 
minister unto him that teacheth, in 
all good things. Be not deceived, God 
is not mocked r for whatsoever a majj 



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«owelh that shall he reap. Oal. vi. 

While we have time, let us do good 
unto all men; and especially unto 
them that are of the household of faith. 
Oal. vi. 10. 

Godliness is great riches, if a man 
be content with that he hath : for we 
brought nothing into this world, nei- 
ther may we carry any thing out. 
1 Tim. vi. 6, 7. 

Charge them who are rich in this 
world, that tney be ready to give, and 
glad to distribute ; laying up in store 
for themselves a good foundation 
against the time to come, that they 
may attain eternal life. 1 Tim. vi. 17, 
18, 19. 

God is not unrighteous, that he will 
forget your works, and labour that 
proceedeth of love ; which love ye 
have showed for his Name's sake, who 
have ministered unto the saints, and 
yet do minister. Heh. vi. 10. 

To do good, and to distribute, forget 
not ; for with such sacrifices God is 
well pleased. Heh. xiii. 16. 

Whoso hath this world's good, and 
sceth his brother have need, and shut- 
teth up his compassion from him, how 
dwelleth the love of God in himl 
1 St. John iii. 17. 

Give alms of thy goods, and never 
turn thy face from any poor man ; and 
then the face of the Lord shall not be 
turned away from thee. Tohit iv. 7. 

Be merciful after thy power. If thou 
hast much, give plenteously ; if thou 
hast little, do Ihy diligence gladly to 
give of that little : for so gatherest 
thou thyself a good reward in the day 
of necessity. ToMt iv. 8, 9. 

He that hath pity upon the poor 
lendeth unto the Lord; and look, what 
he layeth out, it shall be paid hira 
Jlgain. Prov. xix. 17. 

Blessed be the man that provideth 
fbr the sick and needy : theLoRDshall 
deliver him in the time of trouble. 
Psalm xli. 1. 

TI Whilst these Sentences are in readings 
the DeaconSy Church-wardens^ or 
other fit persons appointed for that 
purpose, shall receive the Alms for the 
Poor, and other Devotions of the 
People, in a decent Basin to he pro- 
vided hy the Parish for that purpose ; 
and reverently bring it to the Bishop, 
who shall humbly present and place it 
upon the Holy Table. 

% And the Bishop shall then place upon 
the Table so much Bread and Wine as 
he shall think svffic'^int ; after which, 
he ehall s&yt 



Let us pray for the whole state rf 
Christ's Church militant. 

ALMIGHTY and everlivmg God, 
who by thy holy Apostle hast 
taught us to make prayers, and sup- 
plications, and to give thanks for all 
men ; We humbly beseech thee most 
mercifully \*to accept our alms and ob' 
lations, and] to receive these our pray- 
ers, which we offer unto thy Divine 
Majesty ; beseeching thee to inspire? 
continually the Universal Church with 
the spirit of truth, unity, and concord t 
And grant that all those who do con- 
fess thy holy Name may agree in the 
truth of thy holy Word, and live in 
unity, and godly love. We beseech 
thee also, so to direct and dispose the 
hearts of all Christian Rulers, thai 
they may truly and impartially admin- 
ister jusiice, to the punishment of 
wickedness and vice, and to the main- 
tenance of thy true religion, and vir- 
tue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, 
to all Bishops and other Ministers, that 
they may, both by their life and doc- 
trine, set forth thy true and lively 
Word, and rightly and duly adminis- 
ter thy holy Sacraments. And toall thy 
people give thy heavenly grace; and es- 
pecially to this congregation here pre- 
sent; that, with meek heart and due rev- 
erence, they may hear, and receive thy 
holy Word ; truly serving thee in holi- 
ness and righteousness all the days of 
their life. And we most humbly beseech 
thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to com- 
fort and succour all those who, in this 
transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, 
need, sickness, or any other adversity. 
And we also bless thy holy Name forall 
thy servants departed this life in thy 
faith and fear ; beseeching thee to 
give us grace so to follow their good 
examples, that with them we may be 
partakers of thy heavenly kingdom. 
Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's 
sake, our only Mediator and Advocat«L 
Amen. 

^ The Bishop shall then say this Ea^ 
hortation. 

DEARLY beloved in the Lord, ye 
who mind to come to the Holy 
Communion of the Body and Blood of 
our Saviour Christ, must consider 
how St. Paul exhorteth all persona 
diligently to try and examine them- 
selves, before they presume to eat of 
that Bread, and Drink of that Cup. 
For as the benefit is great, if with a 



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» If there be no alnv or oblatior'j, theo shaUtia 
toordt [to accept our alius aad oblatioDBjaod] Ik 1^ 
umaid. 



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rme penitent heart a^d lively faith we 
receive that Holy Sacrament ; so is 
tiie danger great, if we receive the 
same unworthily. Judge therefore 
yourselves, brethren, that ye be not 
judged of the Lord ; repent ye truly 
for your sins past ; have a lively and 
gtea'dfast faith in Christ our Saviour ; 
amend your lives, and be in perfect 
charity with all men ; so shall ye be 
meet partakers of those holy myste- 
ries. And above all things ye must 
five most humble and hearty thanks 
lO God, the Father, the Son, and the 
Holy Ghost, for the redemption of the 
world by the death and passion of our 
Saviour Christ, both God and man ; 
who did humble himself, even lo the 
death upon the Cross, for us, miserable 
sinners, who lay in darkness and the 
shadow of death; that he might make 
us the children of God, and exalt us to 
everlasting life. And to the end that 
we should always remember the ex- 
ceeding great love of our Master, and 
only Saviour, Jesus Christ, thus dy- 
ing for us, and the innumerable bene- 
fits which by his precious blood-shed- 
ding he hath obtained for us ; he hath 
instituted and ordained holy myste- 
ries, as pledges of his love, and for a 
continual remembrance of his death, 
to our great and endless comfort. To 
him therefore, with the Father and 
the Holy Ghost, let us give (as we are 
most bounden) continual thanks; 
gubmitting ourselves wholly to his holy 
will and pleasure, and studying to 
serve him in true holiness and right- 
eousness alfthe days of our life. Jlmen. 

^ Then shall the Bishop say to thosewho 
come to receive the Holy Communion^ 
\rE who do truly and earnestly re- 
X pent you of your sins, and are in 
love and charity with your neighbours, 
and intend to lead a new life, following 
the commandments of God, and walk- 
ing from henceforth in his holy ways ; 
Draw near with faith, and take this 
holy Sacrament to your comfort; and 
make your humble confession to Al- 
Biighty God, devoutly kneeling, 
^j" Then shall this general Confession be 
made, by the Bishop and all those who 
are minded to receive the Holy Com' 
munion, humbly kneeling-. 

ALMIGHTY God, Father of our 
. Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all 
tilings, Judge of all men ; We ac- 
knowledge and bewail our manifold 
fins and wickedness, Which we, from 
U2ie to time, nj^st grievously have 



I commiued. By thought, word, ae^ 

deed. Against thy Divine Majesiy. 
Provoking most justly thy wrath ana 
indignation against us. We do ear- 
1 nestly repent, And are heartily sorry 
! for these our misdoings ; The remera- 
i brance of them is grievous unto us ; 
The burden of them is intolerable. 
Have mercy upon us. Have mercy 
upon us, most merciful Father; For 
thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ^s sake. 
Forgive us all that is past ; And grant 
that we may ever hereafter Serve and 
please thee In newness of life. To the 
honour and glory of thy Name ; 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

T[ Then shall the Bishop stand up, and 
turning to the People, say, 
A LMIGHTY God, our heavenly Fa- 
J\. ther, who of his great mercy hath 
promised forgiveness of sins to all 
those who with hearty repentance 
and true faith turn unto him ; Have 
mercy upon you ; pardon and deliver 
you from all your sins ; confirm and 
strengthen you in all goodness; and 
bring you to everlasting life ; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

^ Then shall the Bishop say^ 
Hear what comfortable words our 
Saviour Christ saith unto all who truly 
turn to him. 

COME unto me, all ye that travail 
and are heavy laden, and I will 
refresh you. St. Matt. xi. 28. 

So God loved the world, that he 
gave his only-begotten Son, to the end 
that all that believe in him should no. 
perish, but have everlasting life. St. 
John iii. 16. 

Hear also what Saint Paul saith. 

This is a true saying, and worthy of 
all men to be received. That Christ 
I Jesus came into the world to save sin- 
ners. 1 Tim. i. 15. 

Hear also hat Saint John gaitli. 

If any man sin, we have an Advo- 
cate with the Father, Jesv.s Christ the 
righteous ; and he is the Propitiation 
for our sins. 1 St. John ii. 1, 2. 

After which the Bishop shall proceed, 
sayingt 

Lift up ycur hearts. 
Answer. We lift them up unto the 
Lord. 

Bishop. Let us give thanks unto our 
Lord God. 
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^ Tken shall the Bishop turn to the 

Lord's Table, and say, 
I T is very meet, right, and-our boun- 
JL den duty, that we should at all 
times, and in all places, give thanks 
unto thee, O Lord, [*Holy Father,] 
Almighty, Everlasting God. 
^ Here shall folloto the Proper Preface^ 
cccording to the tune, if there be any 
specially appointed : or else immedi- 
ately shall be said or sung by the Bi- 
shop and People^ 

THEREFORE with Angels and 
Archangels, and with all the 
company of heaven, we laud and mag- 
nify thy glorious Name ; evermore 
praising thee, and saj'ing. Holy, holy, 
holy, Lord God of hosts, heaven and 
earth are full of thy glory : Glory be 
lo thee, O Lord Most High. Amen. 



PROPER PREFACES. 
Upon Christmas-day, and seven days 
after. 

BECAUSE thou didst give Jesus 
Christ, thine only Son, to be born 
as at this time for us ; who, by the op- 
•jration of the Holy Ghost, was made 
rery man, of the substance of the 
Virgin Mary his mother ; and that 
fvithout spot of sin, to make us clean 
from an sin. Therefore with Angels, 

Upon Easter-day, and seven days after. 

BUT chiefly are we bound to praise 
thee for the glorious Resurrection 
of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord : for 
he is the very Paschal Lamb, which 
was offered for us, and hath taken 
away the sin of the world ; who, by 
his death, hath destroj^ed death, and, 
by his rising to lil'o again, hath restor- 
ed to us everlasting life. Therefore 
with Angels, c^c. 

Upon Ascension-day, and seven days 
after. 

THROUGH thy most dearly belov- 
ed Son Jesus Christ our Lord ; 
who, after his most glorious Resurrec- 
tion, manifestly appeared to all hi« 
Apostles, and in their sight ascended 
up into heaven, to prepare a place for 
tis ; that where he is, thither we might 
also ascend, and reign with him in 
glory. Therefore with Angels, ^c. 
Upon Whit-Sunday, and six days after. 

THROUGH Jesus Christ our Lord ; 
according to whose most true 



• Tfiifs voords [Holy Father] mxut be omitted on 
ffisity Suuday, ^ 

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promise, the Holy Ghost came down 
as at this time from heaven, with a 
sudden great sound, as it had been a 
mighty wind, in the likeness of fiery 
tongues, lighting upon the Apostles, 
to teach them, and to lead them to ail 
truth ; giving them both the gift of 
divers languages, and also boldness 
with fervent zeal constantly to preach 
the Gospel unto all nations ; whereby 
we have been brought out of darkness 
and error into the clear light and'true 
knowledge of thee, and of thy Son 
Jesus Christ. Therefore with Angels, 

Upon the Feast of Trinity only, may be 
said, 

TXTHO art one God, one Lord ; not 
V V one only Person, but three Per- 
sons in one Substance. For that which 
we believe of the glory of the Father, 
the same we believe of the Son, and 
of the Holy Ghost, without any differ- 
ence or inequality. Therefore with 
Angels, <5*c. 

^ Or else this may be said, the words 
Holy Father being retained in the in- 
troductory Address. 

FOR the precious death and merits 
of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, 
and for the sending to us of the Holy 
Ghost, the Comforter ; who are one 
with thee in thy Eternal Godhead. 
Therefore with Angels, Sfc. 
11 Then shall the Bishop, kneeling down, 
at the Lord's Table, say, in the name 
of ts.ll those who shall receive the Com' 
vxunion, this Prayer following. 
TTTE do not presume to come to thia 
VV thy Table, O merciful Lord, 
trusting in our own righteousness, but 
in thy manifold and great mercies. 
We are not worthy so much as to ga- 
ther up the crumbs under thy Table- 
But thou art the same Lord, whose 
property is always to have mercy: 
Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so 
to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus 
Christ, and to drink his blood, that our 
sinful bodies may be made clean hv 
his body, and oursouls washed through 
his most precious blood, and that we 
may evermore dwell in him, and ha in 
us. Amen. 

^ lUien the Bishop, standing before the 
Table, hath so ordered the Bread and 
Wine, that he may with the more readi" 
ness and decency break the Bread bC' 
fore the People, and take the Cup into 
his hands, he shall say the Prayer 
of Consecration, as foUoweth. 
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THE COMMUNION. 



ALL I'loiy be to thee. Almighty God, j and Blood. And we earnestly deslr* 
ourheavenly Father, for that thou, thy fatherly gcodnesc, mercifully to 
of thy tender mercy, didst give thine ' accept this our sacrifice of praise and 
only Son Jesus Christ to sulfer death i thanksgiving ; most humbly beseech- 
upon the Cross for our redemption ; i ing thee to grant, that by the nierita 
who made there (by his one oblation of | and death of thy Son Jesus Christ, 
himself once offered) a full, perfect, i and through faith in his blood, we, and 



and oulficient saciifice, oblation, and 
satisfaction, for the sins of the whole 
world ; and did institute, and in his 
holy Gospel command us to continue, 
a perpetual memory of that his pre- 
cious death and sacrifice, until his 
coming again : For in the 
(a) Here the night in which he was 
Shhop is to take betrayed, (a) he took 
the Paten inio ^ad ; and when he had 

to break the brake It, and gave it to 
Bread. his disciples, saying, 

(c) 'And here Take, eat, (c) this is my 
to ^lay his hands Body, which is given for 
upon all the you ; do this in reinem- 
Bread. brance of me. Likewise, 

{d) Here he it after supper, {d) he took 
to take the Cap the Cup; and when he 
tntohUhands. jjj^j given thanks, he 
gave it to them, saying. 
Drink ye all of this ; for 

(e) And here (g) this is my Blood of 
he w to lay hu New Testament, 

hand upon ev- ^-^^ ^^^^ 
era Vessel in , ^ 
wiuch there is and ior many, for the re- 
aay Wine to be mission of sins ; do this, 
consecrated. as oft as ye shall drink 
it, in remembrance of me. 

The OblatxoA, VV Lord and hea- 
venly Father, according to the insti- 
tution of thy dearly beloved Son our 
Saviour Jesus Christ, we, thy humble 
servants, do celebrate and make here 
before thy Divine Majesty, with these 
thy holy gifts, which we now offer 
uiito thee, the memorial thy Son hath 
commanded us to make ; haying in 
remembrance his blessed passion and 
precious death, his mighty resurrec- 
tion and glorious ascension ; render- 
ing unto thee most hearty thanks for 
the innumerable benefits procured un- 
to us by the same. And we most 
^, , humbly beseech thee, 

The Invoeatton. ^ n^erciful Father, to 
hear us; and of thy almighty good- 
ness, vouchsafe to bless and sanctify, 
*^ith thy Word and Holy Spirit, these 
Uiy gifts and creatures of bread and 
wine ; that we, receiving them accord- 
ing to thy Son our Saviour Jesus 
^Jhrist's holy institution, in remem- 
brance of his death and passion, may 
be partaXera of bip most blessed Body 



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all thy whole Church, may obtain i\e- 
mission of our sins, and all other be- 
nefits of his passion. And here we 
offer and present unto thee, O Lord, 
ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be 
a reasonable, holy, and living sacri- 
fice unto thee ; humbly bes^eeching 
thee, that we, and all others who shall 
be partakers of this Holy Commu- 
nion, may worthily receive the most 
precious Body and Blood of thy Son 
Jesus Christ, be filled with thy grace 
and heavenly benediction, and made 
one body with him, that he may 
dwell in them, and they in him. And 
although we are unworthy, through 
our manifold sins, to offer unto thee 
any sacrifice ; yet we beseech thee 
to accept this ourbounden duty and 
service ; not weighing our merits, but 
pardoning our offences, through Jesud 
Christ our Lord ; by whom, and with 
whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, 
all honour and glory be unto thee, O 
Father Almighty, world without end. 
Amen. 

nere shall he sung a Hymn, or pari 
of a Hymn, from the Selection for 
the Feasts and Fasts, ^e. 

TJ Then shall the Bishop first receive 
the Comraunion in both kinds himself, 
and proceed to deliver the same to the 
Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, in 
like manner, and after that, to the 
People also in order, into their hands, 
all devoutly kneeling. And when he 
delivereth the Bread, he shall say, 

TILE Body of our Lord Jesus Christy 
which was given for thee, pre « 
serve thy body and soul unto everlast- 
ing life. Take and eat this in remem- 
brance that Christ died for thee, and 
feed on him in thy heart by faith, with 
thanksgiving. 

T[ And the Bishop, delivering tht Cup^ 
shall say, 

THE Blood of our Lord Jeaua 
Christ, which was shed for thee, 
preserve thy body and soul unt© ever- 
lasting life. Drink this in remem- 
brance that Christ's Blood was fbed 
for thee, and be thankful. 



THE COMMUNTON. 



% Tf the consecrated Bread or Wine be 

sptnt before all have communicated, 
the Bishop is to consecrate more, ac- 
cording- to the Form before prescribed; 
beginning- at— All glory be lo thee, 
Almighty God — and ending with 
these words — partakers of his most 
blessed Body and Blood. 

^ When all have communicated, the Bi- 
shop shall return to the Lord's Table, 
and reverently place upon it what re- 
maineth of the consecrated Elements, 
covering the same with a fair linen 
doth. 

^ Then shall the Bishop say the Lord*s 
Prayer, the People repeating after 
him every Petition. 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kingdom come. Thy will be done on 
earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this 
day our daily bread. And forgive us 
our trespasses, As we forgive those 
who trespass against us. And lead us 
not into temptation ; But deliver us 
from evil : For thine is the kingdom, 
and the power, and the glory, for ever 
and ever. Amen. 

^ Jlfter which shall be said as followeth^ 

ALMIGHTY and everliving God, 
we most heartily thank thee, for 
that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us 
who have duly received these ho- 
ly m3^steries, with the spiritual food 
of the most precious Body and Blood 
of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; 
and dost assure us thereby of thy fa- 
vour and goodness towards us ; and 
that we are very members incorpo- 
rate in the mystical body of thy Son, 
which is the blessed company of all 
faithful people ; and are also heirs 
through hope of thy everlasting king- 
dom, by the merits of the most pre- 
cious death and passion of thy dear 
Son. And we most humbly beseech 
thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist 
as witii thy grace, that we may con- 



tinue in that holy fellcwship, ami do 

all such good works as thou hast pre- 
pared for us to walk in ; through Je- 
sus Christ our Lord, to whom, with 
thee and the Holy Ghost, be all hon- 
our and glory, world without end. 
Amen. 

^ Then shall be said or sung, all stand' 
ing, Gloria in excelsis;o - some pro- 
ver Hymn from the Selection. 

GLORY be to God on high, and on 
earth peace, good-will towards 
men. We praise thee, we bless thee, 
we worship thee, we glorify thee, wo 
give thanks unto thee for thy great 
glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, 
God the Father Almighty. 

O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Je- 
sus Christ ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, 
Son of the Father, that takest away 
the sins of the world, have mercy up- 
on us. Thou that takest away the 
sins of the world, have mercy upon 
us. Thou that takest away the sins 
of the world, receive our prayer. 
Thou that sittest at the right hand of 
God the Father, have mercy upon us. 

For thou only art holy ; thou only 
art the Lord; thou only, O Christ, 
with the Holy Ghost, art most high in 
the glory of God the Father. Ameiv. 

Then the Bishop shall let them de^ 
part with this Blessing. 

THE peace of God, which passeth 
all understanding, keep your 
hearts and minds in the knowledge 
and love of God, and of his Son Je- 
sus Christ our Lord: And the Bless- 
ing of God Almighty, the Father, the 
Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst 
you, and remain with you always. 
Amen. 

// any of the consecrated Bread and 
Wine remain after the Communion, it 
shall not be parried out of the Churchj 
but the Biilftop and other Commuiti- 
cants shall, immediately after the 
Blessing f reverently eat and drini tiJii 
same. 



Hmi endeth the Order for the Administration of tki Holy Commmdm. 



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THE FORM OP 

CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH OR CHAPEL, 

4CCORDING TO THE ORDER OF THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE 
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BISHOPS, THH 
CLERGY, AND LAITY OF SAID CHURCH, IN GENERAL CONVENTION, IN TH« 
MONTH OF JUNE, A. D. 1799. 



% The Bishop is to be received at the entrance of the Churchy or Chapel, bf 

the Church-wardens and Vestrymen, or some other persons appointed for 
that purpose. The Bishop and the Clergy who are present sliall go up th§ 
aisle of the Church, or Chapel, to the C Ommunion Table, repeating the Twentj^ 
fourth Psalm alternately, the Bishop one verse and the Clergy another. 



Psalm xxiv. 

THE earth is the Lord's, and all 
that therein is ; the compass of 
the world, and they that dwell there- 
in. 

2 For he hath founded it upon the 
peas, and prepared it upon the floods. 

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of 
the Lord? or who shall rise up in his 
holy place? 

4 Even he that hath clean hands, 
and a pure heart ; and that hath not 
lift up his mind unto vanity, nor sworn 
to deceive his neighbour. 

5 He shall receive the blessing from 
the Lord, and righteousness from the 
God of his salvation. 

6 This is the generation of them 
that seek him ; even of them that seek 
thy face, O Jacob. 

7 Lift ud your heads, O ye gates ; 
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; 
End the King of glory shall come in. 

8 Who is the King of glory 1 It is 
the Lord strong and mighty, even the 
Lord mighty in battle. 

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates ; 
and be ve lift up, ye everlasting doors; 
and the' King of glory shall come in. 

10 Who is the King of glory 1 Even 
the Lord of hosts, he is the King of 
glory. 

^ The Bishop shall go within the rails, 
with such of the Clergy as can be 
there accommodated. The Bishop, sit- 
ting in his chair, shall have the in- 
struments of donation and endow- 
ment, if there be any presented to him; 
and then standing up, and turning to 
the Congregation, shall say, 

DEARLY beloved in the Lord ; for- 
asmuch as devout and holy men, 
as well under the Law as under the 
Gospel, moved either by the express 
command of God, or by the secret 
Inspiration of the blessed Spirit, and 



acting agreeably to their own reason 

and sense of the natural decency of 
things, have erected houses for the 
public worship of God, and separated 
them from all unhallowed, worldly, 
nnd common uses, in order to fill men'y 
minds with greater reverence for hia 
glorious Majesty, and aflect theii 
hearts with more devotion and humili- 
ty in his service ; which pious works 
have been approved of and gracious- 
ly accepted by our heavenly Father : 
Let us not doubt but that he will also 
favourably approve our godly purpose 
of setting apart this place in solemn 
manner, for the performance of the 
several ofiices of religious worship, 
and let us faithfully and devoutly beg 
his blessing on this our undertaking. 

Then the Bishop, kneeling, shall say 
the following Prayer. 

ETERNAL God, mighty in pow- 
er, and of majesty incomprehen- 
sible, whom the heaven of heavens 
cannot contain, much less the walls 
of temples made with hands ; and 
who yet hast been graciously pleased 
to promise thy especial presence, 
wherever two or three of thy faithful 
servants shall assemble in thy Name, 
to ofier up their praises and supplica- 
tions unto thee ; Vouchsafe, O Lord, 
to be present with us, who are here 
gathered together with all humility 
and readiness of heart, to consecrate 
this place to the honour of thy great 
Name ; separating it henceforth from 
all unhallowed, ordinary, and com- 
mon uses ; and dedicating it to thy 
service, for reading thy holy Word^ 
for celebrating thy holy Sacramenta, 
for offering to thy glorious Majesty 
The Sacrifices of prayer and thanke- 
giving, for blessing thy people in 
ihy Name, and for the performance 
of all other holy offices : accep<, G 



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CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH OR CHAPEL. 



Lord, this service at our hands, and 
bless ii with such success as may tend 
nri^ist to thy glory, and the further- 
anc^e of our happiness both temporal 
and spiritual ; through Jesus Christ 
our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen. 

^ After this the Bishop shall stand up, 
avd turning his face towards the 
Congregation, shall say, 

REGARD, O Lord, the supplications 
of thy servants, and grant that 
tvhosoever shail be dedicated to thee 
in this houge by Baptism, may be 
ganctified by the Holy Ghost, deliver- 
ed from thy wrath and eternal death, 
and received as a living member of 
Christ's Church, and may ever remain 
in the number of thy faithful children. 
Amen. 

Grant, O Lord, that they who at this 
place shall in their own persons re- 
new the promises and vows which 
they m.ade, or which were made for 
them by their sureties at their Bap- 
tism, and thereupon shall be Confirm- 
ed by the Bishop, may receive such a 
measure of thy Holy Spirit, that they 
may be enabled faithfully to fulfil the 
same, and grov/ in grace unto their 
lives' end. Amen. 

Grant, O Lord, that whosoever shall 
receive in this place the blessed Sa- 
crament of the Body and Blood of 
Christ, may come to that holy ordi- 
nance with faith, charity, and true re- 
pentance ; and being filled with thy 
grace and heavenly benediction, may, 
to their great and endless comfort, ob- 
tain remission of their sins, and all 
other benefits of his passion. Amen. 

Grant, O Lord, that by thy holy 
Word which shall be read and preach- 
ed in this place, and by thy Holy Spi- 
rit grafting it inwardly in the heart, 
the hearers thereof may both perceive 
and know what things they ought to 
do, and may have power and strength 
to fulfil the'same. Amen. 

Grant, O Lord, that whosoever shall 
be joined together in this place in the 
ncly estat,e of Matrimony, mayfaiih- 
fullV perform and keep the vow and 
covenant between them made, and 
may remain in perfect love together 
unto their lives' end. Amen. 

Grant, we beseech thee, blessed 
Lord, that whosoever shall draw near 
to thee in this place, to give thee 
thanks for the benefits which they 
have received at thy hands, to set 
forth thy most worthy praise, to con- 
fess their pins unto thee, and to ask 

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such thin.'js as are requisite and no* 
cessary, as well for the body as for th« 
soul, may do it with such steadiness 
of faith, and with such seriousness, 
affection, and devotion of mind, that 
thou mayest accept their bounden du- 
ty and service, and vouchsafe to give 
whatever in thy infinite wisdom thoU 
shaltsee to be most expedient for thenit 
All which we beg for Jesus Christ's 
sake, our most blessed JL.ord and Sa- 
viour. Amen. 

Then, the Bishop sitting in his cha^\ 
the Sentence of Consecration is to b6 
read by some person appointed byhi^n^ 
and then laid by hiiu upon the Com- 
munion Table ; after ichich, the Bi" 
shop shall say, 

BLESSED be thy Name, O Lord, 
that it hath pleased thee to put it 
into the hearts of thy servants to ap- 
propriate and devote this house to thy 
honour and worship ; and grant tha'l 
all who shall enjoy the benefit of this 
pious work, may show forth their 
thankfulness, by making a right ufje 
of it, to the glory of thy blessed 
Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen. 

^ After this, the Minister appointed is 
to read the service for the day. 

PROPER PSALMS. 
Psalm\xxx\v. Psalmcxxii. Psalmcxxxii 

PROPER LESSONS. 
First. 1 Kings, chap. viii. verse 

to verse 63. 
Second. Heb. chap. x. verse 19 to 
verse 26, 

T[ Morning Prayer being ended, th^^ 
shall be sung from the Book of 
Psalms, in Metre, Psalm xxvi. versss 
6, 7, 8, with the Gloria Patri. 

^ The Bishop shall then proceed to thM 
Communion Service. The folic tcinf 
shall be the Collect, Epistle, and Qoa* 
pel, for the occasion. 

The Collect. 

OMOST glorious Lord, we ao- 
knowledge that we are not wor- 
thy to offer unto thee any thing be- 
longing unto us ; yet we beseech thee, 
in thy great goodness, graciously to 
accept the Dedication of this place to 
thy service, and to prosper this our 
undertaking ; receive the prayers and 
intercessions of all those thy ^^'rvants 
wbo shall call upon thee in tU» ^lOiisof 
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CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH OR CHAPEL. 



and give them grace to prepare their 
hearts to serve thee with reverence 
and godly fear ; affect them with an 
awful apprehension of thy Divine 
Majesty, and a deep sense of their 
own unworthiness ; that so approach- 
ing thy sanctuary with lowliness and 
devotion, and coming before thee with 
clean thoughts and pure hearts, with 
bodies undefiled, and minds sanctified, 
they may always perform a service 
acceptable to thee ; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord. Ameru 

The Epistle. 
2'Cor. vi. verse 14 to verse 17. 

BE ye not unequally yoked together 
with unbelievers : for what fellow- 
ship hath righteousness with unright- 
eousness 1 and what communion hath 
light with darkness ? and what con- 
cord hath Christ with Belial ^ or what 
part hath he that believeth with an 
mfiden and what agreement hath the 
temple of God with idols 1 For ye are 
the temple of the living God ; as God 
hath said, I will dwell in them, and 
walk in them ; and I will be their 
God» and they shall be my people. 

The GospeL 
St. John ii. verse 13. 

AND the Jews* Passover was at 
hand, and Jesus went up to Je- 
rusalem, and found in the temple those 
that sold oxen and sheep and doves, 
and the changers of money sitting : 
and when h«i had made a scourge of 
small cords he diove them all out of 
the temple, #nd the sheep, and the 
oxen ; ar^ p A*.r» < out the changers* 
monoy, av^. ^*»'^rew the tables 



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and said unto them that sold doves, 
Take these things hence ; make not 
my Father's house an house of mer- 
chandise. And his disciples remen»- 
bered that it was written. The zeal of 
thine house liath eaten me up. 

II TTien shall be said or sunff the Ilim- 
dredth Psalm. 

^ Here shall follow the Sermon. 
The Sermon being ended^ the Bish/jp 
shall proceed in the Service for zhs 
Communion, if it is to be administers 
ed at that time. 

Jlfter the Communion^ or^ if it is not 
administered at that time, after the 
Sermon, and immediately before the 
final Blessing-, the Bishop shall S£iff 
the following Prayer. 

BLESSED be thy Name, O Lord 
God, for that it hath pleased thee 
to have thy habitation among the ttons 
of men, and to dwell in the midst of 
the assembly of the saints upon the 
earth ; bless, we beseech thee, the re- 
ligious performance of this day, and 
grant that in this place now set apart 
to thy service, thy holy Name may be 
worshipped in truth and purity 
through all generations ; through Je- 
sus Christ our Lord. Jlmen. 

THE peace of God, which passefh 
all understanding, keep your 
hearts and minds in the knowledge 
and love of God, and of his Son Jesus 
Christ our Lord : And the Blessing of 
God Almighty, the Father, the Soii, 
and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, 
and remain with you a«way8 



AN OFFICE OP 

INSTITUTION OF i¥INISTERS 

IJVTO PARISHSS OR wHURCHES. 

fBESCBIBED BY THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES 
OF AMERICA; ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE BISHOPS, THS 
CLERGY. AND LAITY, 1604; AND SET FORTH WITH ALTERATIONS, IN GENEEAfc 
CONVENTION, 1808- 



^ Tht Bishop having- received due J^'otice of the Election of a Minister intc a 
Parish or Church, as prescribed by the CanoUy concerning ''^ the Election and 
Institution of Jlinisters,'^ and being satisfied that the person chosen is a 
qualifed Minister of this Church," may transmit the following Letter of In^ 
8tituti07i, for the proposed Rector, or jSssistant Minister, to one of his Presbjf' 
ters, xchom he may appoint as the Institutor. 

^ In any Diocese, the concluding Paragraph in the Letter of Institution may Rfl 
omitted, tchere it interferes with the Usages, Laws, or Charters of the Church 
tit the same. 

To our well-beloved in Christ, A. B., Presbyter, Greeting, 

E do by these Presents give and grant unto you, in whose Learn- c,vf77 m 
ing. Diligence, sound Doctrine, and Prudence, we do fully con- " ^ 
ffde. our License and Authority to perform the Office of a Priest, in the Parish 

ior Church] of E. And also hereby do institute you into said Parish, g. . 
or Church,] possessed of full power to perform every Act of sacer- = ' 
otal Function among the People of the same ; you continuing in communion 
with us, and complying with the rubrics and canons of the Church, and witli 
fuch lawful directions as you shall at any time receive from us. 

And as a Cononically instituted Priest into the Office of Rector [or Assistant 

Minister, as the case may be] of Parish, [or Church,] you are faithfully 

to feed that portion of the flock of Christ which ii now intrusted to you ; not aa 
a man-pleaser, but as continually bearing in mind that you are accountable to 
as here, and to the Chief Bishop and Sovereign Judge of all, hereafter. 

And as the Lord hath ordained that they who serve at the altar should live 
of the things belonging to the altar ; so we authorize you to claim and enjoy all 
the accustomed temporalities appertaining to your cure, until some urgent rea- 
son or reasons occasion a wish in you, or in the congregation committed to 
your charge, to bring about a separation, and dissolution of all sacerdotal re- 
lation, between you and them: of all which you will give us due notice: and 
in case of any difference between you and your congregation, as to a separa- 
tion and dissolution of all sacerdotal connection between you and them, we, 
pour Bishop, with the advice of our Presbyters, are to be the ultimate arbiter 
aiid judge. 

In witness whereof, we have hereunto affixed our episcopal seal and signa- 

6 re, at , this day of , A. D. , and in the year 

of our consecration. 



X /m the case of a Minister to be instituted in a Diocese in which there is n 
Bishop, the Clerical Members of the Standing Committee shall send the follon. 
ing Letter of Institution, for the proposed Minister, to the Presbyter xohoiK iJies 
may appoint as Institutor. 

To our well-beloved in Christ, A. B., Presbyter, Greeting, 

WE do bv these Presents authorize and empower you to exercise c,v,-77««n. 
the O-ffice of a Priest in the Parish [or Church] of And by 
rirtue of the power vested in us. do institute you into said Parish, [or Church,] 
possessed of full power to perform every Act of sacerdotal Function among the 
Pe/^ple of the same ; you complying with the rubrics and canons of the Cburcli. 
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OFFICE OF INSTITUTION. 



And as a canonically instituted Priest into the Office of Rector [or Assistant 

Minister, as the case may 6e] of — Parish, [or Church,] you are to feed thai 

portion of the flock of Christ which is now intrusted to you ; not ag a man- 
pleaser, but as continually bearing in mind that you are accountable to the Ec- 
clesiastical Authority of the Church here, and to the Chief Bishop and Sove- 
reign Judge of all, hereafter. 

And as the Lord hath ordained that they who serve at the altar should live 
of the things belonging to the altar ; so you have our authority to claim and 
enjoy a.i the accustomed temporalities appertaining to your cure, until some 
urgent reason or reasons occasion a wish in you, or in the congregation com- 
mitted to your charge, to bring about a separation, and dissolution of all sacer- 
dotal connection, between you and them : of ail which you will give us due no- 
tice; and in case of any diiference between you and your congregation, as to a 
separation, and dissolution of all sacerdotal connection between you and them, 
the Ecclesiastical Authority of the Church in this Diocese (taking the advice 
and aid of a Bishop) shall be the ultimate arbiter and judge. 

In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this - 
day of , in the year . 



IT The day being appointed for the neio 
Incumbent'' s Institution^ at the usual 
hour of Morning Prayer, the Institu- 
tor, attended by the new Incumbent, 
and one or more Presbyters appointed 
by the Bishop {or, where there is no 
Bishop, by the Clerical Members of 
the Standing C ommittee) for that pur- 
pose, shall enter the Church. Then, 
all the Clergy present standing with- 
out the Tails of the Altar, except the 
officiating Priest, who shall go into 
the Desk; the Wardens (or, in case 
of their necessary absence, two mem- 
bers of the Vestry) standing on the 
right and left of the Altar, tcithout 
the rails; the Senior Warden (or the 
member of the Vestry supplying his 
place) hoiding the keys of the Church 
in his hand, in open view, the offi^ 
dating Priest shall read Morning 
Prayer. 

PROPER PSALMS. 
Psalm cxxii. Psalm cxxxii. Psalm. 
cxxxiii. 

PROPER LESSONS. 
First. Ezek. chap, xxxiii. verse 1 to 
verse 10. 

Becond. St. John chap. x. verse 1 to 
verse 19. 

^ Morning Prayer ended, the Priest 
who acts as the Institutor, standing 
fcithin the rails of the Altar^ shall 
say, 

DEARLY beloved in the Lord, we 
have assembled for the purpose 
of instituting the Rev. A. B. into this 
Parish, [or Church,] as Priest and 
Rector [or Assistant Minister] of the 
same ; and we are possessed of your 



Vote that he has been so elected; as 

also of the prescribed Letter of In- 
j stitution. But if any of you can show 

just cause why he may not be institu- 
I ted, we proceed no further, because Tv e 
i would not that an unworthy person 

should minister among you. 

If any objection be offered, the Priest 
who acts as the Institutor shall judge 
whether it afford just cause to 6US' 
pend the Service, 

^ JV*o objection being offered, or thi 
Priest who acts as the Institutor 
choosing to go on with the Servicdf 
he shall next read the Letter of Insti- 
tution. 

^ And then shall the Senior Warden 
(or the Member of the Vestry sup- 
plying his place) present the keys of 
the Church to the new Incumbent, 
saying, 

IN the name and behalf of 
Parish [or Church] I do receive 
and acknowledge you, the Rev. A. ^ 
as Priest and Rector [or Assistant 
Minister] of the same ; and in tokeo 
thereof, give into your hands the key 
of this Church. 

^ Then the new Incumbent shall say, 

I A. B., receive these keys of the 
J House of God at your hands, as 
the pledges of my Institution, and of 
your parochial recognition, and pro- 
mise to be a faithiul Shepherd over 
you. In the Name of the Father, and 
of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. 

^ Here the Instituting Minister shall 
begin the Office. 
Minister. The Lord be with you. 
Answer, And with thy spirit. 



OFFICfi OF liV^Tr^rTlON. 



Let us pray. 

DIRECT us, O Lord, in all our do- 
ings, with thy most gracious fa- 
vour, and farther us with thy conti- 
nual help, that in all our works begun, 
continued, and ended in thee, we may 
glorify thy holy Name, and finally by 
thy mercy obtain everlasting life ; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
hath taught us to pray unto thee, O 
Almighty Father, in his prevailing 
KEune and words, 

OUR Father, who art in heaven, 
Hallowed be thy Name. Thy 
kmgdom come. Thy will be done on 
earth. As it is in heaven. Give us 
this day our daily bread. And forgive 
us our trespasses. As we forgive those 
who trespass against us. And lead us 
not into temptation ; But deliver us 
from evil : For thine is the kingdom, 
and the power, and the glory, for ever 
and ever. Amen. 

T[ Then shall the Priest who acts as the 
Institutor receive the Incumbent with- 
in the rails of the Altar, and present 
him the Bible, Book of Common Pray- 
er, and Books of Canons of the Gen- 
eral and State Convention., saying as 
follows. 

RECEIVE these Books; and let 
them be the rule of thy conduct 
ki dispensing the divine Word, in 
'leading the Devotions of the people, 
and in exercising the Discipline of the 
Church ; and be thou in all things a 
pattern to the flock committed to thy 
care. 

TI Then shall be said or sung the follow- 
ing Anthem. 

Laudate JVomen. 

PRAISE the Lord, laud ye the 
name of the Lord ; praise it, O 
ye servants of the Lord. Psalm 
txxxv. verse 1. 

2 Ye that stand in the house of the 
Lord, in the courts of the house of 
our God. Verse 2. 

3 O Praise the Lord, for the Lord 
is gracious ; O sing praises unto his 
Name, for it is lovely. Verse 3. 

4 The Lord is gracious and merci- 
ful ; long-sulTering, and of great good- 
ness. Psalm cx\y, verse S. 

5 The Lord is loving unto every 
man ; and his mercy is over all his 
works. Verse 9. 

6 All thy works praise thee, O 
LoBD ; and thy saints give thanks uu- 
io thee. Verse 10. 



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7 The Lord doth build up Jernea- 
lem, and gather together the outcu&ts 
of Israel. Psalm cxlvii. verse 2. 

8 He healeih those that are broken 
in heart, and giveth medicine to heaJ 
their sickness. Verse 3, 

9 The Lord's delight is in them thai 
fear him, and put their trust in his 
mercy. Verse 11. 

10 Praise the Lord, Jerusalem; 
praise thy God, OZion. Verse 12. 

11 For he hath made fast the bar* 
of thy gates, and hath blessed thy 
children within thee. Verse 13. 

12 He maketh peace in thy borders, 
and fiUeth thee with the flour of 
wheat. Verse 14. 

13 He is our God, even the God 
of whom Cometh salvation : God is 
the Lord, by whom we escape death. 
Psabn Ixviii. verse 20. 

14 O God, wonderful art thou in thy 
holy places : even the God of Israel, 
he will give strength and power unto 
his people. Blessed be God. Verse 35. 

Glory be to the Father, and to t>4a 
Son, and to the Holy Ghost ; 

As it was in the beginning, is now, 
and ever shall be, world without end. 

Minister. The Law was given by 
Moses; 

People. But Grace and Truth came 
by Jesus Christ : 

Minister and People. Who is God 
over all, blessed for evermore. Amen. 

Let us pray. 

MOST gracious God, the Giver of 
all good and perfect gifts, who 
of thy wise providence hast appoint- 
ed divers Orders in thy Church ; Give 
thy grace, we beseech thee, to thy 
servant, to whom the charge of this 
Congregation is now committed ; and 
so replenish him with the truth of thy 
doctrine, and endue him with innocen- 
cy of life, that he may faithfully serve 
before thee, to the glory of thy great 
Name, and the benefit of thy ^holy 
Church ; through Jesus Christ, ouir 
only Mediator and Redeemer. Anient 

HOLY Jesus, who hast purchas- 
ed to thyself an universal Church, 
and hast promised to be with the 
Ministers of Apostolic Succession 
to the end of the world ; Be gracious- 
ly pleased to bless the ministry and 
service of him who is now appointr-d 
to otfer the sacrifices of prayer f>iid 
praise to thee in this house, which is 
called by thy Name. May the words 
of his mouth, and the meditation of 
his heart, be always accep'.able in thy 



0, 



OFFICE OF INSTITUTION. 



«1gbt, O Lord, our strength and our 
Redeemer, jlvien, 

OGOD, Holy Ghost, Sanctifier of 
the Faithful, visit, we pray thee, 
this Congregation with thy love and 
iivoyiT ; enlighten their minds more 
and more wifh the light of the ever- 
lasting Gospel ; graft in their hearts a 
love of the truth ; increase in them 
true religion ; nourish them whh all 

foodness; and of thy great mercy 
eep them in the same, O blessed 
Spirit, whom, with the Father and 
the Son together,we worship and glo- 
rify as one God, world without end. 
Jimen. 

Benediction. 

THE God of peace, who brouerht 
again from the dead our Lord Je- 
Bus Christ, the great Shepherd of the 
Bheep, through the blood of the ever- 
lasting covenant ; Make you perfect 
In every good work to do his will, 
working in you that which is well 
pleasing in his sight; throtgh Jesus 
Christ, to whom be glory for ever and 
ever. Amen. 

TT Then shall the Instituted Minister 
kneel at the .^Itar, to present his sup- 
plication for himself, in this form. 

OLORD my God I I am not worthy 
that thou shouldst come under 
my roof; yet thou hast honoured thy 
servant with appointing him to stand 
in thy House, and to serve ai thy holy 
Altar. To thee and to thy service I 
devote myself, soul, body, and spirit, 
— with all their powers and faculties. 
Fill my memory with the words of thy 
Law ; enlighten my understanding 
with the illumination of the Holy 
Ghost ; and may all the wishes and 
desires of my will centre in what thou 
hast commanded. And to make me 
instrumental in promoting the salva- 
tion of the people now committed to 
my charge, grant that I may faithful- 
ly administer thy holy Sacraments, and 
by my life and doctrine set forth thy 
true and lively Word. Be ever with 
me in the performance of all the duties 
of my ministry ; in prayer, to quick- 
en my devotion ; in praises, to height- 
en ray love and gratitude ; and in 
preaching, to give a readiness of 
tlioaght and expression suitable to the 



clearness and excellency of thy ho!y 
Word. Grant this for the sake of Je- 
sus Christ thy Son our Saviour. 

TI T7i6 Instituted Minister, standing up 
shall say, 
The Lord be with you. 
Jinsicer. And with thy spirit- 
Let us pray. 

ALMIGHTY God, who hast built 
thy Church upon the foundation 
of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus 
Christ himself beingthe chief Corner- 
stone ; Grant that, by the operation 
of the Holy Ghost, all'Christians may 
be so joined together in unity of spi- 
rit, and in the bond of peace, that they 
may be an holy temple acceptable un- 
to thee. And especially to thisCoi>- 
gregation present, give the abundance 
of thy grace ; that with one heart 
they may desire tlie prosperity of thy 
holy Apostolic Church, and with one 
mouth may profess the faith once de- 
livered to the Saints. Defend them 
from the sins of heresy and schism t 
let not the foot of pride come nigh to 
hurt them, nor the hand of the ungod- 
ly to cast them down. And grant that 
the course of this world may be so 
peaceably ordered by thy governance, 
that thy Church may joyfully serve 
thee in all godly quietness ; that so 
they may walk in the ways of truth 
and peace, and at last be numbered 
with thy Saints in glory everlasting ; 
through thy merits, O blessed Jesus, 
thou gracious Bishop and Shepherd of 
our souls, who art with the Father 
and the Holy Ghost one God, world 
without end. Jlvien. 

^ Then shall follow the Sermon : and 
after that the Instituted MirAster shaU 
proceed to the Communion Service, arid 
to adviinister the holy Eucharist to 
his Congregation ; and after the Be 
nediction, {which he shall alicays pro- 
nounce,) the Wardens, F'estry, asid 
others, shall salute and welcome him^ 
bidding him God speed. 

^ When the Bishop of the Diocese t9 
present at the Institution cf a Minis^ 
ter, he shall make to him th^ address 
prescribed in this Office in the form of 
a letter ; and may perform such other 
duties herein assigned the Instituting 
Minister as he may choose. 



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SELECTIONS 

FBOM THE 

PSALMS OF DAYID 

IN METRE; 
WITH HYMNS, 



SUITED TO THE 



/easts anb J*asts of tf)e (COurcO, 



AND OTHER 



OCCASIONS OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. 



PHILADELPHIA: 

EDITION RUBUISMED FOR 

THE BISHOP WHITE PRAYER BOOK SOCIETY. 

KING & BAIRD, SANSOM STREET. 



*^ J^F the Bishopb., the Clergy, and the Laity of the Protestard Episcopat 

Church ill the United States of America, in Convention, this tv:enty- 
niiiih day of October, in iiv vpar of our Lord onf thousand eight hundred 
and thirty-tivo ; this book of Psalms in Metre, selected from the Psalms 
qf' David, with Hymns, is set forth, and allowed to be sung in all congre- 
gatwns of tttt said Church, before and after Morning and Evening 
Prayer, and also before and after Sermons, at the discretion of the 
Minister. 

^'And it shall be the duty of every Minister of any church, either by 
standing directions, or from time to time, to appoint the portions of 
Psalms which are to be sung" 

^ And further, it shall be the duty of every Minister, with suchasf^tst- 
an^c as he can obtain from persons skilled in music, to give order coti 
ceming the tunes to be sung at any time in his church; and especu Ity^ 
it shall be his duty to suppress all i'.gni and unseemly music, and aU in^ 
iecency and irreverence in the performance, by which vain and iAn§^4l^ 
persons vrofane the service qf tne Sanctua/ry." 



SELECTIONS 

FROM THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRK- 



SKLECTIONl. C.M. 
From the i. Psalm of David. 

HOW blest is he, who ne'er consents 
By ill advice to walk. 
Nor stands in sinners' ways, nor sits 

Where men profanely talk ; 
I But makes the perfect law of God 

His business and delight ; 
Devoutly reads therein by day, 
And meditates by night. 

3 Like some ftiir tree, which, fed by 

streams, 
With timely fruit does bend, 
He still shall flourish, and success 
All his designs attend. 

4 Ungodly men, and their attempts, 
No lasting root shall find; 

Untimely blasted and dispersed 
Like chaff before the wind. 

5 Their guilt shall strike the wicked 
Before their Judge's face ; [dumb 

No formal hypocrite shall then 
Among the saints have place. 

6 For God approves the just man's 
To happiness they tend : [ways ; 

But sinners, and the paths they tread, 
Shall both in ruin end. 

SELECTION 2. C. M. 
From the U. Psalm of David. 
'T^HUS God declares his sovereign 
A " The King that I ordain, [will : 
W^iose throne is fix'd on Zion's hill, 

Shall there securely reign." 
8 Attend, O earth, whilst I declare 

God's uncontroll'd decree : 
•* Thou art my Son, this day, my heir 

Have I begotten thee. 
I "Ask, and receive thy full demands ; 

Thine shall the heathen be ; 
The utmostlimitsof the lands 

Shall be possess'd by thee.'* 
4 Learn then, ye pjinces; and give ear, 

Ye j udges of the earth ; . 
Worship the Lord with holy fear ; 

Rejoice with awful mirth. 
I Appease the Son with due respect, 

Your timely homage pay : 
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Lest he revenge the bold neglect, 

Incensed by your delay. 
6 If but in part his anger rise. 

Who can endure the flame I 
Then blest are they, whose hope reliSI 

On his most holy Name. 

SELECTION 3. C. M. 
From the iii. Psalm of Darid, 

THOU, gracious God, art my defence^ 
On thee my hopes rely : 
Thou art my glory, and shalt yet 
Lift up my head on high. 

2 Since whensoe'er, in my distress. 
To God I made my prayer. 

He heard me from his holy hill ; 
Why should I now despair 1 

3 Guarded by him I lay me down 
My sweet repose to take ; 

For I through him securely sleep. 
Through him in safety wake. 

4 Salvation to the Lord belongs ; 
He only can defend ; 

His blessing he extends to all 
That on his power depend. 

SELECTION 4. C. M. 
From the iv. Psalm of David. 

CONSIDER that the righteous maa 
Is God's peculiar choice ; 
And when to him I make my prayer. 
He always hfars my voice. 

2 Then stand In awe of his commands.. 
Flee every thmg that's ill ; 

Commune in private with your heajts^ 
And bend them to his will. 

3 The sacrifice of righteousness 
Present to God on high ; 

And let your hope, securely fii'd. 
On him alone rely. 

4 While worldly minds impatient grow 
More prosperous limes to see, 

Still let the glories of thy face 
Shine brightly. Lord, on me. 

5 So shall my heart o'erflow with joy. 
More lasting and more true [v/ina 

Than theirs, who stores of corR ajjd 
Successively renew. 

6 Then down in peace I'll lay my ha»d. 
And take my needftu re»t : 

3 



SELECTTr.VS 



No other ?uard, O Lord, I crave. 
Of thy defence possess'd. 

SELECTION 5. C. M. 
From the v. Psalm of David. 

REGARD my words, Ogracious Lord, 
Accept ray secret prayer ; 
To thee alone, my King, my God, 

Will I for help repair. 
S Thou in the morn my voice shalthear, 

And, with the dawning day, 
To thee devoutly I'll look up. 

To thee devoutly pray. 
•1 Lord, I within thy house will come. 

In thy abundant grace ; 
And I will worship in thy fear, 
Tow'rd thy most holy place. 

4 Let those, O Lord, who trust in thee. 
With shouts, their joy proclaim ; 

Let them rejoice whom thou preserv'st, 
And all that love thy Name. 

5 To righteous men, the righteous Lord 
His blessing will extend ; 

And with his favour all his saints. 
As with a shield, defend. 

SELECTION 6. S. M. 
From the vi. Psalm of David. 

IN mercy, not in wrath. 
Rebuke me, gracious God! 
Lest, if thy whole displeasure rise, 
I sink beneath thy rod. 

2 Touch'd by thv quickening power, 
My load of gui'lt I feel ; 

The wounds thy Spirit hath unclosed, 
O let that Spirit heal. 

3 In trouble and in gloom, 
Must I for ever mourn 1 

And wilt thou not, at length, O Grod, 
In pitying love return 1 

4 O come, ere life expire. 

Send down thy power to save ; 
For who shall sing thy Name in death, 
Or praise thee in the grave 1 

5 Why should I doubt thy grace, 
Or yield to dread despair'? 

Thou wilt fulfil thy promised word, 
And grant me all my prayer. 

SELECTION 7. C. M. 
From the viii. Psalm of David. 

OTHOU, to whom all creatures bow 
Within this earthly frame. 
Through all the world how great art 
How glorious is thy Name ! [thou I 
2 Inheaven thy wondrous acts are sung, 

Nor fully reckon'd there ; 
And yet thou mak'st the infant tongue 
Thy boundless praise declare. 



3 When heaven, thy beauteous ^^r^r4 

on high, 
Employs my wondering sight ; 
The moon, that nightly rules the sky, 
W^ith stars of feebler light j 

4 O, what is man, that, Lord, thou lor'^ 
To keep him in thy mind? 

Or. what his offspring that thou D^'>v'r» 
To them so wondrous kindl 

5 Him next in power thou didst creaS* 
To thy celpstial train ; 

Ordain'd with dignity and state 
O'er all thy works to reign. 

6 They jointly own his powerful sway; 
The beasts that prey or graze ; 

The bird that wings its airy way; 
The fish that cuts the seas. 

7 O Thou, to whom all creatures bow, 
Within this earthly frame, [thou ■ 

Through all the world how great art 
How glorious is thy Name ! 

SELECTION 8. C. M. 
From the ix. Psalm of David. 

TO celebrate thy praise, O Lord, 
I will my heart prepare ; 
To all the listening world, thy works. 
Thy wondrous works, declare. 

2 The thought of them shall to my souJ 
Exalted pleasures bring; 

Whilst to thy name, O thou Most High, 
Triumphant praise I sing. 

3 The Lord for ever lives, who has 
His righteous throne prepared, 

Impartial justice to dispense, 
To punish or reward. 

4 All those who have his goodnew 

proved. 
Will in his truth confide ; 
Whose mercy ne'er forsook the man 
That on his help relied. 

5 femg praises therefore to the Lord, 
From Sion, his abode ; 

Proclaim his deeds, till all the world 
Confe&s no other God. 

SELECTION 9. C M. ' 
« 

Prom the xi. Psalm of David. 

THE Lora a holy temple hath, 
And righteous throne, above ? 
Whence he surveys the sons of men, 
And how their counselsmove. 

2 If God the righteous, whom he loves 
For trial does correct. 

What must the sons of violence, 
Whom he abhors, expect ! 

3 Snares, fire, and brimstone, on tbell 

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T*ii9 dreu^iful mixture his revenge 

Into their cup shall pour. 
4 The rig:hteous Lord will righteous 
With signal favour grace, [deeds 
A.nd to the upright man disclose 
The brightnes's of his face. 

SELECTION 10. CM. 
From the xiii. Psalm of David. 
O W long wilt thou forget me, Lord? 
Must I for ever mourn 1 
1 1 nw long wilt thou withdraw from me, 

Oh! never to return? 
2 T) hear, and to my longing eyes 

Restore thy wonted light ; 
Dawn on my spirit, lest I sleep 
In death's most gloomy night. 

8 Since I have always placed my trust 
Beneath thy mercy's wing, 

Thy saving health will come ; and then 
Priy heart with joy shall spring. 

4 Then shall my song, with praise in- 
To thee, my God, ascend, [spired, 

VVho to thy servant in distress 
Such bounty didst extend. 

SELECTION 11. L. M. 
From the xiv. Psalm of David. 

THE Lord look'd down from hea- 
ven's high tower. 
And all the sons of men did view, 
To see if any own'd his power, 
If any truth or justice knew ; 

2 But all, he saw, were gone aside. 
All were degenerate grown, an d base; 

None took religion for their guide, 
Not one of all the sinful race. 

5 How will they tremble then for fear, 
When hisjust wrath shall themo'er- 

For to the righteous God is near, [take ! 

And never will their cause forsake. 
1 Oh that from Sion he'd employ 

His might, and burst th' oppressive 
Then shouts of universal joy [band ! 
Should loudly echo through the land. 
SELECTION 12. CM. 
From the xv. Psalm of David. 

r CRD, who's the happy man that may 
J To thy blest courts repair. 
Not, stranger-like, to visit them, 
But to inhabit there? 

9 'Tis he who walketh uprightly, 
Whom righteousness directs ; 

Whose generous tongue disdains to 
The thing nis heart rejects, [speak 

3 Who never did a slander forge, 
His neighbour's fame to wound; 

Nor hearken to a false report 
By malice whisper'd round. 

I Who vice, in all its pomp and power, 
^Can treat vith just neglect ; 



And piety, though clothed in ragy, 
Religiously respect. 

5 Who to his plighted vows and trutrt 
Has ever firmly stood; 

And though he promise to his loss. 
He makes his promise good. 

6 Whose soul in usury disdains 
His treasure to employ ; 

Whom no rewards can ever bribe 
The guiltless to destroy. 

7 The man, who by this righteouf 
Has happiness insured, [course 

'When earth's foundation shakes, shaJ* 
By Providence secured. [stand, 

SELECTION 13. CM. 

From the xvi. Psalm of David. 
1^/¥ Y grateful soul shall bless the Lord 
1?J- Whose precepts give me light; 
And private counsel still atford 

In sorrow's dismal night. 

2 I strive each action to approve 
To his all-seeing eye ; 

No danger shall my hopes remove. 
Because he still is nigh. 

3 Therefore my heart all grief defies. 
My glory does rejoice ; 

My flesh shall rest, in hope to rise, 
"Waked by his powerful voice. 

4 Thou, Lord, when I resign my breathi 
My soul from hell shalt free ; 

Nor let thy Holy One in death 
The least corruption see. 

5 Thou shalt the paths of life display. 
Which to thy presence lead ; 

Where pleasures dwell without allay, 
And joys that never fade. 

SELECTION 14. 
From the xviii. Psalm of David. 
PART L L. M. 

IVrO change of time shall ever shock 
1^ My firm affection, Lord, to thee , 
For thou hast always been my rock, 
A fortress and defence to me. 

2 Thou my deliverer art, mv GoA; 
My trust is in thy mighty power : 

Thou art my shield from foes abroad. 
At home my safeguard andmytowei 

3 To thee I will address my prayer, 
To whom all praise we justly owe ; 

So shall I, by thy watchful care. 
Be guarded safe from every foe. 
PART II. L. M. 

THOU suit'st, O Lord, thy righteoui 
ways 

To various paths of human kind ; 
They who for mercy merit praise. 

With thee shall wondrous mercy find. 
2 Thou to the just shalt justice showi 

The pure thy purity shall see • 
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Si?rb as perversely choose to go, [thee. 
.Shall meet with due returns from 

3 That he the humble soul will save, 
And crush the haughty's boasted 

misht, 

In me the'Lord an instance gave, [light. 
Whose darkness he has turn'd to 

4 Who then deserves to be adored, 
But God, on whom my hopes depend 7 

Or who, except the mighty Lord, 
Can with resistless power defend? 

5 Let the eternal Lord be praised. 
The rock on whose defence I rest ! 

To highest heavens hisName beraised. 
Who me with his salvation bless'd 1 

6 My God, to celebrate thy fame, 

My grateful voice to heaven I'll raise; 
And nations, strangers to thy Name, 
Shall learn to singthygloribus praise. 

SELECTION 15. 
From the xix. Psalm of David. 
PART I. C. M. 

THE heavens declare thy glory, Lord, 
Which that alone can fill ; 
The firmament and stars express 

Their great Creator's skill. 
2 The dawn of each returning day 

Fresh beams of knowledge brings ; 
And fVom the dark returns of night 
Divine instruction springs. 

5 Their powerful language to no realm 
Or region is confined ; 

Tis nature's voice, and understood 

Alike by all mankind. 
4 Their doctrine does its sacred sense 

Through earth's extent display; 
Its bright contents the circling sun 

Does round the world convey. 

6 From east to west, from west to east, 
His ceaseless course he goes ; 

And,, through his progress, cheerful 
And vital warmth bestows. [light 

PART II. C. M 

("^ OD'S perfect law converts thesoul, 
T Reclaims from false desires ; 
With sacred wisdom his sure word 
The ignorant inspires. 

2 The statutes of the Lord are just, 
A nd bring sincere delight ; 

Ilis pure commands, in search of truth, 
Assist the feeblest sight. 

3 His perfect worship here is fix*d. 
On sure foundations laid ; 

His equal laws are in the scales 
Of truth and justice weigh'd ; 

4 Of more esteem than golden mines, 
Or arold refined with skill ; 

More sweet than honey, or the drops 
Tbat from the comb distil. 



5 My trusty counsellors they are^ 
And friendly warnings give : 

Divine rewards attend on those 
Who by thy precepts live. 

6 But what frail man observes how efi 
He does from virtue falll 

O cleanse me from my secret faults. 
Thou God that know'st them all ! 

7 Let no presumptuous sm, O Lord, 
Dominion have o'er me ; 

That, by thy grace preserved, I may 
The great transgression flee. 

8 So shall my prayer and praises be 
With thy acceptance blest ; 

And I, secure on thy defence. 
My strength and saviour, rest. 

SELECTION 16. S. M, 
From the xx. Psalm of David. 

MAY Jacob's God defend 
And hear us in distress ; 
Our succour from his temple send. 
Our cause from Sion bless I 

2 May he accept our vow, 
Our sacrifice receive. 

Our heart's devout recfuest allow. 
Our holy wishes give ! 

3 O Lord, thy saving grace 
We joyfully declare ; 

Our banner in thy Name we rais© i 
" The Lord fulfil our prayer I'* 

4 Now know we that the Lord 
His chosen will defend ; 

Fromheaven will strength divine afford, 
And will their prayer attend. 

5 Some earthly succour trust, 
But we in God's right hand : 

Lo ! while they fall, so vain their boasi. 
We rise, and upright stand. 

6 Still save us, Lord ; and still 
Thy servants deign to bless : 

Hear, King of heaven, in times of ilX, 
The prayers that we address. 

SELECTION 17. 
From the xxii. Psaim of Davi4. 
PART L C. M. 

MY God, my God, why leav'st tnou 
When I with anguish farintl [x/e^ 
Oh! why so far from me removed, 
And from my loud complaint 1 

2 Lo ! I am treated like a worm, 
Like none of human birth ; 

Not only by the great reviled, 
But made the rabble's mirth. 

3 With laughter all the gazing crofrd 
My agonies survey ; 

They shoot the lip, they shake the h«>^ 
And thus deriding say : 

4 " In God he trusted, boasting oft 
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Let Grod come down to save hiir. now, 

And own his favourite." 
5 Withdraw not, then, so far from me, 

When trouble is so nigh ; 
O send me help! thy help, on which 

Alone I can rely. 

PART 11. C. M. 

TIKE water is my life pour'd out, 
I My joints are out of frame ; 
My heart dissolves within my breast. 

Like wax before the flame, 
fi My strength is like a potsherd dried. 
My tongue is parch'd with drought ; 
And to the dismal shades of death 

My fainting soul is brought. 
5 Like dogs» to compass me, my foes 

In wicked council meet : 
Vhey pierced my inoffensive hands, 
They pierced my harmless feet. 

4 My body's rack'd, till all my bones 
Distinctly may be told ; 

Yet such a spectacle of woe 
As pastime they behold. 

5 As spoil, my garments they divide, 
Lots for my vesture cast : 

Therefore, O leave me not, my God, 
But to my succour haste. 
PART III. C. M. 

LORD, to my brethren I'll declare 
The triumphs of thy Name: 
In presence of assembled saints 
Thy glory thus proclaim : 

2 *' Ye worshippers of Jacob's God, 
All you of Israel's line, 

O praise the Lord, and to your praise 
Sincere obedience join. 

3 "He ne'er disdain'd on low distress 
To cast a gracious eye ; 

Nor turn'd from misery his face. 
But hears its humble cry.'* 

4 Thus in thy sacred courts will I 
My cheerful thanks express ; 

In presence of thy saints perform 

The vows of my distress. 
% The meek companions of my grief 

Shall find my table spread;' 
And all that seek the Lord shall be 

With joys immortal fed. 

6 Then shall the glad converted world 
To God their homage pay ; 

And scatter'd nations of the earth 
One sovereign Lord obey 

7 'Tis his supreme prerogative 
O'er all mankind to reign ; 

'Tis just that he should rule the world, 
Who does the world sustain. 

^ The rich who are with plenty fed, 
His bounty must confess ; 

The sons of want, by him relieved, 
Their generous patron blesa. 
25* 



9 With humble worship to hia throne 

They all for aid rei;ori ; 
Thatpower whichfirsttheirbeinggava, 
Alone can them support. 

10 Then shall a chosen spotless rac^s 
Devoted to nis Name, 

To their adoring sons his truth 
And glorious acts proclaim. 

SELECTION 18. C. M. 
From the xxiii. Psalm of David. 

THE Lord himself, the mighty Lord^ 
Vouchsafes to be my guide ; 
The shepherd, by whose constant care 
My wants are all supplied. 

2 In tender grass he makes me feed, 
And gently there repose ; ""where 

Then leads me to cool shades, ami 
Refreshing water flows. 

3 He does my wandering soul reclaim* 
And, to his endless praise, 

Instruct with humble zeal to walk 
In his most righteous ways. 

4 I pass the gloomy vale of death. 
From fear and danger free ; 

For there his aiding rod and staff 
Defend and comfort me. 

5 Since God doth thus his wondruus 
Through all my life extend. Rove 

That life to him I will devote, 
And in his temple spend. 

SELECTION 19. C. M. 
From the xxiv. Psalm of David. 

THE spacious earth is all the Lord's, 
The Lord's her fulness is ; 
The world, and they that dwell therem. 
By sovereign right are his. 

2 He framed and fix'd it on the seas ; 
And his almighty hand 

Upon inconstant floods has made 
The stable fabric stand. 

3 But for himself this Lord of arl 
One chosen seat design'd ; 

O who shall to that sacred hill 
Deserved admittance find"? 

4 The man whose hands and heart are 

pure, 

Whose thoughts from pride are free 
Who honest poverty prefers 
To gainful perjury 

5 This, this is he, on whom the Lord 
Shall shower his blessings down ; 

WhomGod.hisSaviour.shallv'Xicnsafls 
With righteousness to crown. 

6 Such is the race of saints, fiy whom 
The sacred courts are trod ; 

And such the proselytes that seek 
Thy face, O Jacob's God. 

7 Erect your heads, eternal galea, 
Unfold, to entertain 

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The King of glory : see ! he comes 
With his celestial train. 

8 Who is the King of glory t who? 
The Lord, for strength renown'd ; 

In battle mighty ; o'er his foes 
Eternal victor crown'd. 

9 Erext your heads, ye gates ; unfold, 
In state to entertain 

The King of glory : see! he ccmes 
W^ith all his shining train. 

10 Who is the King of glory 1 whol 
The Lord of hosts renown'd ; 

Of itlory he alone is King, 
Who is with glory crown'd. 

SELECTION 20. S. M. 
From ihe xxv. i'salm of David. 

TO God, in whom I trust, 
I lift my heart and voice : 
O let me not he put to shame, 

Nor let thy foes rejoice. 
B Those who on thee rely, 
Let no disgrace attend ; 
Be that the shameful lot of such 
As wilfully offend. 

3 To me thy truth impart. 
And lead me in thy way : 

For thou art he that brings me help ; 
On thee I wait all day. 

4 Thy mercies and thy love, 
O Lord, recall to mind ; 

And graciously continue still, 
As thou wert ever, kind. 

5 Let all my youthful crimes 
Be blotted out by thee ; 

And, for thy wondrous goodness' sake, 
In mercy think on me. 

6 His mercy and his truth 
The righteous Lord displays, 

In bringing wandering sinners home, 
And teaching them his ways. 

7 He those injustice guides 
W^ho his direction seek ; 

And. in his sacred paths shall lead 
The humble and the meek. 

8 Through all the ways of God 
Both truth and mercy shine. 

To such as, with religious hearts, 

To his blest will incline. 
6 Since mercy is the grace 

That most exalts thy fame, 
Forgive my heinous sin, O Lord, 

And so advance thy Name. 

10 Whoe'er, with humble fear. 
To God his duty pays, 

Shall fin^the Lord a faithful guide 
In all his righteous ways. 

11 ForN&,od to all his saints 
His secret will imparts. 

And does his gracious covenant write 
In their obedient hearts. 
8 



12 To Israel's chosen race 

Continue ever kind ; 
And, in the midst of all theii wants, 

Let them thy succour find. 

SELECTION 21. C M. 
From the xxvi. Psalm of David 
JUDGE me, O Lord, for I the patiia 
«il Of righteousness have trod ; 

1 shall not fail, who all my trust 
Repose on thee, my God. 

2 I'll wash my hands in innocence, 
And round thine altar go ; 

Pour the glad hymn of triumph thenr«j, 
And thence thy wonders show. 

3 My thanks I'll publish there, and te.l 
How thy renown excels ; 

That seat affords me most delight. 
In which thine honour dwells. 

SELECTION 22. C. M. 
From the xxvii. Psalm of David. 
HOM should I fear, since God io 

Is saving health and light 1 
Since strongly he my life supports, 
What can my so il affright 1 

2 Henceforth within his house to dwell 
I earnestly desire ; 

His wondrous beauty there to view, 
And of his will inquire. 

3 For there I may with comfort rest, 
In times of deep distress ; 

Apd safe, as on a rock, abide 
In that secure recess. 

4 When us to seek thy glorious face 
Thou kindly dost advise ; 

"Thy glorious face I'll always seek," 
My grateful heart replies. 

5 Then hide not thou thy face, O Lord, 
Nor me in wrath reject ; 

My God and Saviour, leave not him 
Thou didst so oft protect. 

6 Though all of nearest earthly tie^ 
Me, in my woe forsake. 

Yet thou, whose love excels them all, 
Wilt care and pity take. 

7 Instruct me in thy paths, O Lord, 
My ways directly guide ; 

Lest sinful men, who watch my stepsj 
Should see me tread aside. 



• Extract from the Journal of the General Cat- 
vention, 1832. 
Resolved, A« the sense and declaration of thh 
Convention, that so much of the rubrics in the Form 
of Consecration of a Church or Chapel as requir« 
the singing of " Psalm 26, verses 6, 7, and 8," w U 
hereafter be duly complied with by singing vereta 
2 and 3, in the selection from the 26th Psalm, ix^ 
eluded in the Psalms in Metre authocised bv ti^eet 
resolutiozis to be set forth. 



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8 I ♦.nistetl that ray future life 
<:?hould with thy love be crovvn'd ; 

01 else my fainting soul had sunk, 
With sorrow compass'd round. 

% God's time with patient faith expect, 
Who will inspire thy breast [part, 

With inward strength: do Ihou thy 
And leave to hira the rest. 

SELECTION 23. C. M. 
From the xxviii. Psalm of Davi<L 

ADORED for ever be the Lord ; 
His praise I will resound, 
Prom whom the cries of my distress 
A gracious answer found. 
He is my strength and shield; my 
heart 

Has trusted in his Name ; 
A-nd now relieved, my heart, with joy, 
His praises shall proclaim. 

3 The Lord, the everlasting God, 
Is my defence and rock, 

The saving health, the saving strength, 
Of his anointed flock. 

4 O save and bless thy people, Lord, 
Thy heritage preserve ; 

Feedj strengthen, and support their 
hearts. 

That they may never swerve, 

SELECTION 24. L. M. 
From the xxix. Psalm of David. 

YE that in might and power excel, 
Your grateful sacrifice prepare ; 
God's glorious actions loudly tell. 
His wondrous power to ail declare. 

2 To hisgreat Name fresh altars raise ; 
Devoutly due respect afford ; 

Him in his' holy temple praise, 
Where he's withsolemn state adored. 

3 'Tis he that, with amazing noise. 
The watery clouds in sunder breaks; 

The ocean trembles at his voice, 
When he from heaven in thunder 
speaks. 

4 How full of power his voice appears! 
With what majestic terror crown'd ! 

Which fromtheirrootstallcedars tears! 
And strews their scar.er'd branches 
round. 

9 God rules the angry floods on high; 
His boundless sway shall never cease; 

His saints with strength he will supply, 
And bless his own with .constant 
peace. 

SELECTION 25. C. M. 
Prom the xxx. Psalm of David- 

[N my distress to God I cried, 
Who kindly did relieve, 



And from the grave's expecting mottils 

My hopeless life retrieve. 

2 O to his courts, ye saints of his, 
With songs of praise repair; 

With me commemorate his trutli. 
And providential care. 

3 His wrath has but a moment's roif tw 
His favour no decay ; 

The night of grief is recompensed 
With joy's returning day. 

4 Therefore, O Lord, I'll gladly sing 
Thy praise in grateful verse ; 

And as thy favours endless are, 
Thy endless praise rehearse. 

SELECTION 26. S. M. 
From the xxxi. Psalm of David, 

DEFEND me. Lord, from shame. 
For still I trust in thee ; 
As just and righteous is thy Name, 
From danger set me free. 

2 Bow down thy gracious ear, 
And speedy succour send ; 

Do thou my steadfast rock appear, 
To shelter and defend. 

3 To thee, the God of truth, 
My life, and all that's mine, 

(For thou preserv'st me from my 
youth,) 
I willingly resign. 

4 My hope, my steadfast trust, 
I on thy help repose : 

That thou, my God, art good and just. 
My soul with comfort knows. 

5 Whate'er events betide, 
Thy wisdom times them all ; 

Then, Lord, thy servant safely hide 
From those that seek his fall. 

6 The brightness of thy face 
To me, O Lord, disclose ; 

And, as thy mercies still increase. 
Preserve me from my foes, 

7 How great thy mercies are 
To such as fear thy Name, 

Which thou, for those that trust thf 
care. 

Dost to the world proclaim! 

8 O all ye saints, the Lord 
With eager love pursue ; 

Who to the just will help afllbrd. 
And give the proud their due. 

9 Ye that on God rely, 
Courageously proceed ; 

For he will still your hearts supply 
With strength in time of need. 

SELECTION 27. L. M, 
From the xxxii. Psalm of David, 

HE'S blest, whose sins have pardca 
gain'd, 

No more in judgment to appea/^ 
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l^iTiofle guilt remission has obtain'd, 
And whose repentance is sincere. 

2 No Booner I my wound disclosed. 
The guilt that tortured me within, 

But thy forg:iveness interposed. 
And mercy's healing balm pour'd in. 

3 Sorrows on sorrows multiplied, 
The harden'd sinner shall confound ; 

But them who in His truth confide. 
Blessings of mercy shall surround. 

4 His saints, that have perform'd his 

laws, 

Their life in triumph shall employ ; 
I^t them, as they alone have cause. 
In grateful raptures shout for joy. 

SELECTION 28. 
From the ixxiii. Psalm of David. 
PART 1. C. M. 

LET all the just to God, with joy, 
Their cheerful voices raise ; 
For well the righteous it becomes 

To sing glad songs of praise. 
2 Let harps, and psalteries, and lutes, 

In joyful concert meet ; 
And new-made songs of loud applause 

The harmony complete. 
8 For faithful is the word of God ; 

His works with truth abound ; 
He justice loves, and all the earth 
Is with his goodness crown'd. 

4 By his almighty word,at first. 
The heavenly arch was rear'd ; 

And all the beauteous hosts of light 
At his command appear' d. 

5 Let earth, and all that dwell therein. 
Before him trembling stand : 

For, when he spake the word, 'twas 
made, 

Twas fix'd at his command. 

PART IL C. M. 

WHATE'ER the mighty Lord de- 
crees. 

Shall stand for ever sure ; 
The settled purpose of his heart 

To ages shall endure. 
9. How happy then are they, to whom 

The Lord for God is known ! 
Whom he, from all the world besides. 

Has chosen for his own. 
? Our soul on God with patience waits; 

Our help and shield is he : 
Then, Lord, let still our hearts rejoice. 

Because we trust in thee. 
4 The riches of thy mercy. Lord, 

Do thou to us extend ; 
Since we, for all we want or wish. 

On thee alone depend. 



SELECTION 29. 
From the xxxiv. PsaJm of David. 

PART L C. M 
rf^HROUGH all the changing scesia 

1 of life, 

In trouble and in joy, 
The praises of my God shall still 
My heart and tongue employ. 

2 Of his deliverance I will boast. 
Till all that are distress'd 

From my example comfort take. 
And charm their griefs to resL 

3 O magnify the Lord with me, 
With me exalt his Name : 

When in distress to him I call'd. 
He to my rescue came. 

4 The Angel of the Lord encampa 
Around the good and just ; 

Deliverance he affords to aU 
Who on his succour trust. 

5 O make but trial of his love, 
Experience will decide 

How blest they are, and only they, 
Who in his truth confide. 

6 Fear him, ye saints ; and you will 

then 

Have nothing else to fear: 
Make you his service your delight 
Your wants shall be his care. 

PART II. C. M. 

APPROACH, ye Children of the 
Lord, 

And my instruction hear; 
I'll teach you the true discipline 
Of his religious fear. 

2 Let him who length of life desires, 
And prosperous days would see. 

From slandering language keep his 
tongue. 
His lips from falsehood free ; 

3 The crooked paths of vice decline, 
And virtue's ways pursue; 

Establish peace, where 'tis begun. 
And where 'tis lost, renew. 

4 The Lord from heaven beholds tht 

just 

With favourable eyes ; 
And, when distress'd, his gracious eai 
Is open to their cries : 

5 But turns his wrathful look on iJioae 
Whom mercy can't reclaim, 

To cut them off, and from the earth 
Blot out their evil name. 

6 Deliverance to his saints he givea 
When his relief they crave ; 

He's nigh to heal the broken heart. 
And contrite spirit save. 

7 Great troubles may afflict the juBt. 
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Tha righteous he will keep from harm, 

And guard from every ill. 
» The wicked, from their wickedness, 

Their ruin shall derive ; 
Whilst righteous men, whom they 
detest, 

Shall them and theirs survive. 
9" For God preserves the souls of those 

Who on his truth depend ; 
To them, and their posterity. 

His blessing shall descend. 

SELECTION 30. L. M 
From the xxxvi. Psalm of David. 

OLORD, thy mercy, my sure hope, 
The highest orb of heaven trans- 
cends ; 

Thy sacred truth's unmeasured scope 
Beyond the spreading sky extends. 

B Thy justice like the hills remains, 
Unfathom'd depths thy judgments 
are ; 

Thy providence the world sustains, 
The whole creation is thy care. 

8 Since of thy goodness all partake, 
With what assurance should the just 

Thy sneltering wings their re f\ige make. 
And saints to thy protection trust ! 

4 Such guests shall to thy courts be led. 
To banquet on thy love's repast ; 

And drink, as from a fountain's head. 
Of joys that shall for ever last. 

5 With thee the springs of life remain, 
Thy presence is eternal day ; 

O let thy saints thy favour gain, 
To upright hearts thy truth display. 

SELECTION 31. 
From the xxxvii. Psalm of David. 
PART I. II. 2. 

THOUGH wicked men grow rich or 
great. 

Yet let not their successful state 

Thy anger or thy envy raise ; 
For they, cut down like tender grass, 
Or like young flowers away shall pass, 

Whose blooming beauty soon decays. 
2 Depend on God, and him obey, 
So thou within the land shalt stay 

Secure from danger and from want : 
Make his commands thy chief delight. 
And he, thy duty to requite. 

Shall all thy earnest wishes grant. 
S In ail thy ways trust thou the Lord, 
And he will needful help afford. 

To perfect every just design ; 
FTe'll make like light, serene and clear, 
fhy clouded innocence appear, 

And as a mid-day sun to shine 



4 With quiet mind on God depeaA, 

And patiently for him attend. 
Not envy the success of crime : 

For God will sinful men destroy ; 

While they his presence shall enjoy, 
Who trust on him and wait his tim«»r 

PART n. II. 2. 

THE goodman's way is God's delight: 
He orders all the steps aright 
Of him that moves by his command * 
Though he sometimes may be dia 
tress'd. 

Yet shall he ne'er be quite oppress'd. 
For God upholds him with his hand. 

2 With caution shun each wicked deed. 
In virtue's ways with zeal proceed. 

And so prolong your happy days ; 
For God, who judgment loves, doe# 
still 

Preserve his saints secure from ill. 
While soon the wicked race decays. 

3 The upright shall possess the land. 
His portion shall for ages ^tand ; 

His mouth with wisdom is supplied 
His tongue by rules of j udgment moves. 
His heart the law of God approves ; 

Therefore his footsteps never slide. 

PART III. 11. 2. 
'I'^HE wicked I in power have seen, 
JL And like a bay-tree fresh and green, 
That spreads its pleasant branchei 
round : 

But he was gone as swift as thought: 
And, though in every place I sought, 
No sign or track of him I found. 

2 Observe the perfect man with care. 
And mark all such as upright are ; 

Their roughest days in peace sha? 
end ; 

While on the latter end of those 
Who dare God's sacred will oppose, 
A common ruin shall attend. 

3 God to the just will aid afford. 
Their only safeguard is the Lord, 

Their strength in time of need is he 
Because on him they stili depend. 
The Lord will timely succour send. 

And from the wicked set them tteot 

SELECTION 32. C. M. 
From the xxxviii. Psalm of David 

THY chastening wrath, O Lord, r» 
strain. 
Though I deserve it all ; 
Nor let on me the heavy storm 

Of thy displeasure fall. 
2 My sins, which to a deluge swell, 

My sinking head o'erflow, 
And for my feeble strength to bear 
Too vast a burden grow. 
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f Brri', Lord, before thy searching eyes 

A.i\ my desires appear ; 
TY.e groanin jjs of my burden'd soul 

Mave reach'd thine open ear. 

1 Forsake me not, O Lord, my God, 
Nor far from me depart : 

Make haste to my relief, O thou 
Who my salvation art. 

SELECTION 33. CM. 
F.om the xxxix. Psalm of David. 
T ORD, let me know my term of days, 

How soon my life will end : 
The numerous train of ills disclose, 
Which this frail state attend. 

2 My life, thou know'st, is but a span, 
A cipher sums my years ; 

And every man, in best estate, 
But vanity appears. 

3 Man, like a shadow, vainly walks, 
With fruitless cares oppress'd ; 

lie heaps up wealth, but cannot tell 
By whom *twill be possess'd. 

4 Why then should I on worthless toys 
With anxious cares attend "? 

On thee alone my steadfast hope 

Shall ever, Lord, depend. 
f Lord, hear ray cry, accept my tears, 

And listen to my prayer, 
Who sojourn like a stranger here, 

As all my fathers were. 
6 O spare me yet a little time ; 

My wasted strength restore, 
Before I vanish quite from hence, 

And shall be seen no more. 

SELECTION 34. L. M. 
From the xl. Psalm of David. 

I WAITED meekly for the Lord, 
, Till he vouchsafed a kind reply ; 
Who did his gracious ear afford. 
And heard from heaven my humble 
cry. 

% The wonders he for me has wrought, 
Shall till my mouth with songs of 
praise ; 

And others, to his worship brought. 
To hopes of like deliverance raise. 

5 For blessings shall that man reward, 
Who on Ih' Almighty Lord relies; 

W ho treats the proud with disregard. 
And hatps the hypocrite's disguise. 

4 Who can the wondrous works re- 
count 

Which thou, O God, for us hast 

wrought I 
Tlve treasures of thy love surmount 
Tne power of numbers speech, and 

tliought. 



5 I've learnt that thou hast not desired 
Offerings and sacrifice alone ; 

Nor blood of guiltless beasts required 
For man's transgression to atone. 

6 I therefore come — come to fulfil 
The oracles thy books impart ; 

'Tis my delight to do thy will. 
Thy law is written in my heart. 

7 In full assemblies I have told 

Thy truth and righteousness at larec; 
Nor did, thou know'st, my lips withhold? 
From uttering what thou gav'st in 
charge ; 

8 Nor kept within my breast confined 
Thy faithfulness and saving grace : 

But preach'd thy love, for all de?ign'd. 
That all mightthatandtruthembrace. 

9 Then let those mercies I declared 
To others. Lord, extend to me ; 

Thy loving-kindness my reward. 
Thy truth my safe protection be. 

SELECTION 35. C. M. 
From the xli. Psalm of D«vid. 

HAPPY the man whose tender care 
Relieves the poor distress'd! 
When troubles compass him around. 
The Lord shall give him rest. 

2 The Lord his life, with blessinga 

crown' d. 
In safety shall prolong ; 
And disappoint the will of those 
That seek to do him wrong. 

3 If he, in languishing estate, 
Oppress'd with sickness lie : 

The Lord will easy make his bed, 
And inward strength supply. 

4 Secure of this, to thee, my God, 
I thus my prayer address'd : 

"Lord, for thy mercy heal my soul, 
Though I have miich transgress'd.** 

5 Thy tender care secures my life 
From danger and disgrace ; 

And thou, vouchsafe St to set me still 
Before tbv glorious face. 

6 Let therefore Israel's Lord and God 
From age to age be bless'd ; 

And all the people's glad applause 
With loud Aniens express'd. 

SELECTION 36. C. M. 
Prom the xlii. Psalm of David. 

AS pants the hart for cooling streami 
When heated in the chase ; 
So longs my soul, O God, for thee. 

And thy refreshing grace. 
2 For thee, my God, the living God, 

My thirsty soul doth pine ; 
O when shall I behold thy ftice. 
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3 Why restless, why cas' down, my 

soul ? 

Trust God ; who will employ 
His aid for thee, and change these sighs 
To tliankful hymns of joy. 

4 God of my strength, how long shall I, 
Like one forsotten, mourn ; 

Forlorn, forsaken, and exposed 
To my oppressor's scorn"? 

& My heart is pierced, as with a sword, 
While thus my foes upbraid : 
Vain boaster, where is now thy God 1 
And where his promised aid?" 

5 Why restless, why cast down, my 

soul 7 

Hope still ; and thou shalt sing 
Tlie praise of him who is thy God, 
Thy health's eternal spring. 

SELECTION 37. IL 5. 

From the xlii. Psalm of David. 

AS pants the wearied hart for cool- 
ing springs, 
That sinks exhausted in the sum- 
mer's chase, 
So pants my soul ifor thee, great King 
of kings, 

So thirsts to reach thy sacred dwell- 
ing place. 

8 Why throb, my heart? why sink, 

my saddening soul I 
Why droop to earth, with various 
woes oppress'd "? 
My years shall yet in blissful circles 
roll, 

And peace be yet an inmate of this 
breast. 

3 Lord, thy sure mercies, ever in my 
sight. 

My heart shall gladden through the 
tedious day, 
And midst the dark and gloomy shades 

of night, 

To thee, my God, I'll tune the grate- 
ful lay. 

I Why faint, my soull why doubt 

Jehovah's aid 7 
Thy God the God of mercy still shall 
prove, 

tfVithin his courts thy thanks shall yet 

be paid : 

Unquestion'd be his faithfulness and 
love. 

SELECTION 38. L. M. 
From the xliii. Psalm of David. 

LET me with light and truth be 
bless'd ; 

Be these my guides to lead the way, 
fill on thy holy hill I rest. 
And io thy sacred temple pray. 



2 Then will I there fresh altara taiae 
To God, who is my only joy ; 

And well-tuned harps, with songs of 
praise. 

Shall all my grateful hours employ. 

3 Why then cast down, my soul 1 and 

why 

Somuchoppress'dwithanxiouscarel 
On God, thy God, for aid rely, 
Who will thy ruin'd state repair. 

SELECTION 39. C. M. 
From the xlv. Psalm of David- 

WHILE I the King's Iouq praise re^ 
hearse. 
Indited by my heart. 
My tongue is like the pen of him 
That writes with ready art. 

2 How matchless is thy form, O King! 
Thy mouth with grace o'erflows ; 

Because fresh blessings God on thee 
Eternally bestows. 

3 Gird on thy sword, most mighty 

Prince ; 
And clad in rich array. 
With glorious ornaments of power. 
Majestic pomp display, 

4 Ride on in state, and still protect 
The meek, the just, and true ; 

Whilst thy right hand, with swift re- 
venge, 
Does all thy foes pursue. 

5 How sharp thy weapons are to th^m 
That dare thy power despise ! 

Down, down they fall, while through 
their heart 
The piercing arrow flies. 

6 But thy firm throne, O God, is fix'd, 
For ever to endure ; 

Thy sceptre's sway shall always last. 
By righteous laws secure. 

7 Because thy heart, by justice led, 
Did upright ways approve. 

And hated still the crooked paths. 
Where wandering sinners rove : 

8 Therefore did God, thy God, on tliee 
The oil of gladness shed ; 

And has, above thy fellows rounil, 
Advanced thy lofty tead. 

SELECTION 40. IL 2. 
From the xlvi. Psalm of David 

GOD is our refuge in distress, 
A present help when dangers 
press, 

In him, undaunted we'll confide 
Though earth were from her centre 
tost. 

And mountains in the ocean lost, 
Torn, piecemeal by the roaxingtids 



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^ A gentler stream with gladness still 
Fhfc city of our Lord shall fill. 

The royal seat of God most high : 
Ood dwells in Sion, whose fair towers 
Shall mock th' assaults of earthly 
powers, 

While his almighty aid is nigh. 

1 Submit to God's almighty sway, 
For him the heathen shall obey, 

And earth her sovereign Lord con- 
fess : 

The God of hosts conducts our arms, 
Our lower of refuge in alarms, 
As to our fathers in distress. 

SELECTION 41. L. M. 

From the xlvii. Psalm of David. 

OALL ye people, clap your hands, 
And with triumphant voices sing ; 
No force the mighty power withstands 
Of God, the universal King. 

2 He shall assaulting foes repel, 
And with success our battles fight ; 

Shall fix the place where we must dwell, 
The pride of Jacob, his delight. 

3 God is gone up, our Lord and King, 
With shouts of joy, and trumpet's 

sound ; 

To him repeated praises sing. 
And let the cheerful song rebound. 

4 Your utmost skill in praise be shown, 
From him who all the world com- 
mands : 

Who sits upon his righteous throne, 
And spreads his sway o'er heathen 
lands. 

SELECTION 42. C. M. 
Fromihe xlviii. Psalm of David. 

THE Lord, the only God, is great, 
And greatly to be praised 
In Sion, on whose happy mount 
His sacred throne is raised. 

2 In Sion we have seen perform'd 
^ A work that was foretold, 

In pledge that God, for times to come, 
His city will uphold. 

3 r.et Sion's mount with joy resound; 
Her daughters all be taught 

li songs his judgments to extol. 
Who this deliverance wrought. 

4 Compass her walls in solemn pomp, 
Your eyes quite round her cast ; 

CJount all her towers, and see if there 

You find one stone displaced. 
6 Her forts and palaces survey, 

Observe their order well; 
That to the ages yet to come 

His wonders you may tell. 
6 This God is ours, and will be oura, 

Whilst we in him confiie; 
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Who, as he has preserved us now. 
Till death will be our guide. 

SELECTION 43. 
From the 1. Psalm of David. 
PART I. n. 2. 

THE Lord hath spoke, the miirhtj 
God 

Hath sent his summons all abroad. 

From dawning liiiht till day declines • 
Thelisteningearthhisvoicehath heard 
And he from Sion hath appear'd, 
Where beauty in perfection shines- 

2 Our God shall come, and keep no 

more 

Misconstrued silence as before, 

But wasting flames before him send ; 
Around shall tempests fiercely rage. 
Whilst he does heaven and earth engage 
His just tribunal to attend. 

3 Assemble all my saints to me, 
(Thus runs the great divine decree,) 

That in my lasting covenant live. 
And offerings bring with constant caret 
The heavens his justice shall declare. 

For God himself shall sentence give. 

PART n. n. 2. 

ATTEND, my people ; Isrnel, heari 
Thy strong accuser I'll appear ; 
Thy God, thine only God, am I: 
'Tis not of offerings I complain, 
Which, daily in my temple slain, 
My sacred altar did supply. 

2 The sacrifices I require 

Are hearts which love and zeal inspire, 
And vows with strictest care mad« 
good : 

In time of trouble call on me. 
And I will set thee safe and free. 
And thou shalt praise thy gracioTH 
God. 

3 Consider this, ye thoughtless men ! 
My vengeance shall not fall in vain. 

And none will dare your cause It 
own : 

Who praises me due honour gives ; 
And to the man that justly lives 
My strong salvation shall be shown 

SELECTION 44. S. M. 
From the li. Psalm of David. 

HAVE mercy, Lord, on me. 
As thou wert ever kind ; 
Let me, oppress'd with loads of guilV 

Thy wonted mercy find. 
2 Wash off" my foul of-'inco 

And cleanse me fro? - my '*m; 
For I confess my crim-*, a»u eee 
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? Against tbee, Lord, alone. 

And onU m thy sight, 
Elave I tra'nsgress'd ; and, though con- 
demn'd, 

Must own thy judgment right. 

4 In guilt each part was form'd 
Of all this sinful frame ; 

fn guilt I was conceived, and born 
The heir of sin and shame. 

5 Vet, Lord, thy searching eye 
Does inward truth require ; 

had secretly with wisdom's laws 
My soul thou wilt inspire. 

6 With hyssop purge me. Lord, 
And so I clean shall be : 

I shall with snow in whiteness vie, 
When purified by thee. 

7 Make me to hear with joy 
Thy kind forgiving voice ; 

That so the bones which thou hast 
broke 

May with fresh strength rejoice. 

8 Blot out my crying sins, 
Nor mo in anger view : 

Create in me a heart that's clean, 
An upright mind renew. 

9 Withdraw not thou thy help, 
Nor cast me from thy sight ; 

Nor let thy Holy Spirit take 
His everlasting flight. 

10 The joy thy favour gives 
Let me,"0 Lord, regain. 

And thy free vSpirit's firm support 
My fainting soul sustain. 

11 So I thy righteous ways 
To sinners will impart; 

Whilst my advice shall wicked men 
To thy just laws convert. 

12 Could sacrifice atone, 

Whole flocks and herds should die ; 
But on such offerings thou disdain'st 
To cast a gracious eye. 

13 A broken spirit is 

By God most highly prized; 
By him a broken, contrite heart 
'Shall never be despised. 

14 Let Si m favour find, 

Of thy good will assured; 
And thy own city flourish long, 
By lofty walls secured. 

15 The just shall then attend. 
And pleasing tribute pay; 

And sacrifice of choicest kind 
Upon thine altar lay. 

SELECTION 45. C. M. 
From the Iv. Psalm of David. 

G1 IVE ear,thou Judge of all the earth, 
r And listen when I pray ; 
Sot from thy humble suppliant turn 
Thy glorious face away. 

id 



I 2 Myheartispain'd; theshadesof death 
Their terrors round me spread ; 
While fearful tremblings seiz^s my 
breast. 

Horrors o'erwhelm my head. 

3 And thus I breathe my heavy sigh 
To him who hears above : 

" O that my soul on wings could fly. 
And emulate the dove ! 

4 " Swift I'd escape, and flee afar. 
Some secret place to find ; 

Hide from the world's distracting cars. 
And rest my weary mind : 

5 "I'd wing my everlasting flight, 
Bidding the world farewell. 

From sin and strife, to realms of light, 
Where peace and quiet dwell." 

6 Thus will 1 call on God, who etill 
Shall in my aid appear ; 

At morn, at noon, at night I'll pray. 
And he my voice shall hear. 

SELECTION 46. C. M. 
From the Ivi. Psalm of David. 

LORD, though at times surprised by- 
fear, 

On danger's first alarm. 
Yet still for succour I depend 
On thy almighty arm. 

2 (xod's faithful promise I shall praise, 
On which 1 now rely ; 

In God I trust, and, trusting him, 
The arm of flesh defy. 

3 I'll trust God's word, and so despise 
The force that man can raise ; 

To thee, O God, my vows are due, 
To thee I'll render praise. 

4 Thou hast retrieved my soul from 

death. 

And thou wilt still secure 
The life thou hast so oft preserved. 
And make my footsteps sure : 

5 That thus protected by thy power, 
I may this light enjoy ; 

And in the service of my God 
My lengthen' d days employ. 

SELECTION 47. L. M. 
Trom the Ivii. Psalm of Dav id. 

OGOD, my heart is fix'd, 'tis bent. 
Its thankful tribute to present; 
And, with my heart, my voice I'll raise 
To thee, my God, in songs of praise 

2 x^wake, my glory ; harp and lute, 
No longer let your strings be mute ; 
And I, my tuneful part to take. 
Will with the early dawn awake. 

3 Thy praises, Lord, I will resound 
To all the listening nations round.: 

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Thy mercy highest heaven transcends, 
Thy truth beyond the clouds extends. 

4: Be thou, O God, exaited high; 
A nd as thy glory fills the sky, 
Fo let it be on earth display'd, 
Till thou art here, as there, obey'd. 

SELECTION 48. L. M. 
Prom the Ixii. Psalm of David. 

MY soul, for help on God rely, 
On him alone thy trust repose ; 
Myrockandhealth will strength supply, 
To bear the shock of all my foes. 

2 God does his saving health dispense, 
And flowing blessings daily send ; 

lie is my fortress and defence. 
On him my soul shall still depend. 

B In him, ye people, always trust; 
Before his throne pour out your 
hearts : 

For GoiL, the merciful and just, 
His timely aid to us imparts. 

4 The Lord has oft his will express'd. 
And I this. truth have fully known; 

To be of boundless power possess'd, 
Belongs of right to God alone. 

6 Though mercy is his darling grace, 
In which he chiefly takes delight ; 

Yet will he all the human race 
According to their works requite. 

SELECTION 49. II. 2. 
From the Ixiii. Psalm of David. 

OGOD, my gracious God, to thee 
My morningprayers shall offer'd be. 
For thee my thirsty soul does pant ; 
My fainting flesh implores thy grace, 
As in a dry and barren place. 
Where I refreshing waters want. 

2 O, to my longing eyes once more. 
That view of glorious power restore. 

Which thy majestic house displays : 
Because to me thy wondrous love 
Than life itself does dearer prove, 

Mylipsshall always speak thy praise. 

My life, while I that life enjoy, 
lii blessing God I will employ. 

With lifted hands adore his Name : 
A? with its choicest food supplied, 
My soul shall be full satisfied, 

While I with joy his praise proclaim. 

When down llie, sweet sleep to find. 
Thou, Lord, art present to my mind. 

And when I wake in dead of night ; 
Because thou still dost succour bring. 
Beneath the shadow of thy wing 

i rest with safety and delight 
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SELECTION 50. 
From the Ixv. Psalm of David. 
PART I. L. M. 

FOR thee, O God, our constant praist 
In Sion waits, thy chosen seat ; 
Our promised altars there we'll ra-se. 
And all our zealous vows complete 

2 Thou, who to every humble prayer 
Dost always bend thy listening ear. 

To thee shall all mankind repair, 
And at thy gracious throne appear 

3 Our sins, though numberless, in vai» 
To stop thy flowing mercy try ; 

Whilst thou o'erlook'st the guilty stain, 
And washest out the crimson dye. 

4 Bless'd is the man, who, near the* 

placed. 

Within thy sacred dwelling lives! 
'Tis there abundantly we taste 
The vast ielights thy temple gives. 

Part ii. l. m. 

LORD, from thy unexhausted store, 
Thy rain relieves the thirsty 
ground ; 

Makes lands, that barren were before, 
With corn and useful fruits abound. 

2 On rising ridges down it pours. 
And every furrow'd valley fills : 

Thou makcst them soft with gentle 
showers. 
In which a blest increase distils. 

3 Thy goodness does the circling year 
With fresh returns of plenty crown ; 

And where thy glorious paths appear, 
The fruitful clouds drop fatness down. 

4 They drop on barren deserts, changed 
By them to pastures fresh and green : 

The hills about, in order ranged. 
In beauteous robes of joy are seen, 

5 Large flocks, with fleecy wool adorn 
The cheerful downs; the valleys bring 

A plenteous crop of full-ear'd corn. 
And seem, for joy, to shout and smg. 

SELECTION 6L 
From the Ixvi. Psalm of David. 
PART I. C. M. 

LET all the lands, with shouts of joy, 
To God their voices raise ; 
Sing psalms in honour of hisName, 
And spread his glorious praise. 

2 And letthem say, How dreadful, I ord 
In all thy works, art thou ! 

To thy great power thy stubborn foes 
Shall all be forced to bow. 

3 Through all the earth, the natioLw 

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An<3,wHh glad hymns, their awtal dread 
Of thy great Name express. 

1 O come, behold the works of God, 
And then with me you'll own 

That he to all the sons of men 
Has wondrous judgment shown. 

5 O all ye nations, bless our God, 
iTid loudly speak his praise ; 

V/ho keeps our souls alive, and stil 
iConfirms our steadfast ways. 

PART II. C. M. 

MYofferingstoGod's housel'll bring. 
And there my vow? will pay, 
Which I with solemn zeal did make 
In tiouble's dismal day. 

2 O come, all ye that fear the Lord, 
Attend with heedful care. 

Whilst I what God for me has done 
With grateful joy declare. 

3 As I before his aid implored, 
So now I praise his Name; 

But, if my heart to sin incline. 
My prayer will God disclaim. 

4 But God to me, whene'er I cried, 
Kis gracious ear did bend. 

And to the voice of my request 
With constant love attend. 

5 Then bless'd for ever be my God, 
Who never, when I pray,. 

Withholds his mercy from my soul, 
Nor turns his face away. 

SELECTION 52. S. M. 
From the Ixrii. Psilm of David. 

TO bless thy chosen race. 
In mercy, Lord, incline ; 
And cause the brightness of thy face 
On all thy saints to shine : 

2 That so thy wondrous way 

May through the world be known ; 
While distant lands their tribute pay, 
And thy salvation own. 

3 Let differing nations join 
To celebrate thy fame ; 

Let all the world, O Lord, combine 
To praise thy glorious Name. 

4 O let them shout and sing. 
With joy and pious mirth ; 

For thou, the righteous Judge and King» 
Shalt govern all the earth. 

5 Let difSsHng nations join 
To cerebrate thy fame ; 

Let all the world, O Lord, combine 
To praise thy glorious Name. 

9 Then God upon our land • 
Shall constant blessings shower; 

knd all the world in awe shall stand 
Of his resistless power. 



SELECTION 53. L. M. 
From the Ixviii. Psalm of David. 

THE servants of .Jehovah's will 
His favour's gentle beams enjoy 
Their upiight hearts let gladness fill. 
And cheerful songs their tongue* 
employ. 

2 To him your voice in anthems rais^ 
Jehovah's awful name he bears ; 

In him rejoice, extol his praise. 
Who rides upon high-rolling spheres, 

3 His chariots numberless, his powers 
Are heavenly hosts, that waithis will; 

His presence now fills Sion's towers, 
As once it honour'd Sinai's hill. 

4 Ascending high, in triumph thou 
Captivity hast captive led, 

And on thy people didst bestow 
Thy gifts and graces freely shed. 

5 E'en rebels shall partake thy grace. 
And humble proselytes repair 

To worship at thy dwelling-place, 
And all the world pay homage there. 

6 For benefits each day bestow'd, 
Be daily his great Name adored, 

Who is our Saviour and our God, 
Of life and death the sovereign Lord. 

SELECTION 54. 
From the Ixix. Psalm of David. 
PART I. L. M. 

SAVE me, O God, from waves that roO 
And press to overwhelm my soul : 
With painful steps in mire I tread, 
And deluges o'erflow my head. 

2 O Lord, to thee I will repair 

For help, with humble, timely prayer ; 
Relieve me from thy mercy's store, 
Display thy truth's preserving power. 

3 Fromthreateningdangers me relieve. 
And from the mire my feet retrieve; 
From all my foes in safety keep. 

And snatch me from the raging deep. 

4 Lord, hear the humble prayer I maKe, 
For thy transcending goodness' sake ; 
Relieve thy supplicant once more 
From thy abounding mercy's store. 

5 Reproach and grief have broke my 

heart, 

I look'd for some to take my part. 

To pity, or relieve my pain ; 

But look'd, alas ! for both in vain. 

6 With hunger pined, for food I call. 
Instead of food they give me gall ; 
And when with thirst my spirits sink. 
They give me vinegar to drink. 

7 For new afflictions they procured 
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Aaid made the wounds thy scourge had 
torn, 

bleed af*esh with sharper scorn. 
PART II. L. M. 
1\/rY soul, howe'er distress'd and 
iVl poor, 

Thy strong salvation shall restore ; 
riiy power with songs I'll then pro- 
claim, 

And celebrate with thanks thy Name. 
S Our God shall this more highly prize 
Than herds or flocks in sacrifice ; 
Which humble saints with joy shall see, 
And hope for like redress with me. 
3 For God regards thepoor'scomplaint, 
And frees the captive from restraint: 
Lerheaven,eart,h.sea,theirvoices raise, 
And all the world resound his praise. 
SELECTION 55. C. M. 
From the Ixxi. Psalm of David. 

IN thee I put my steadfast trust. 
Defend me, Lord, from shame : 
Incline thine ear, and save my soul, 
For righteous is thy Name. 

2 Be thou my strong abiding-place, 
To which I may resort : 

Thv promise, Lurd, is my defence, 
Thou art my rock and fort. 

3 My steadfast and unchanging hope, 
Shall on thy power depend ; 

And I in grateful songs of praise 
My time to come will spend. 

4 Thy righteous acts and saving health 
iilv mouth shall still declare ; 

Unable yet to count them all. 
Though summ'd with utmost care. 

5 While God vouchsafes me his support, 
I'll in his strength go on ; 

All other righteousness disclaim, 

And mention his alone. 
S Thou, Lord, hast taught me from my 
youth. 

To praise thy glorious Name ; 
And ever since, thy w^ondrous works 
Have been my constant theme. 

7 Therefore, with psaltery and har^, 
Thy truth, O Lord, I'll praise ; 

^To thee, the God of Jacob's race. 
My voice in anthems raise, 

8 Then joy shall fill my mouth, and 

songs 

Employ my cheerful voice ; 
My grateful soul, by thee redeem'd. 
Shall in thy strength rejoice. 

SELECTION 56. C. M. 
From the Ixxii. Psalm of David. 

TO ! hills and mountains shall bring 
J forth 

Tise happy fruits of peace ; 



Which all the land shall own to he 
The work of righteousness : 

2 While David's Son our needy r&ee 
Shall rule with gentle sway \ 

And from their humble neck shall lak« 
Oppressive yokes away. 

3 In every heart thy awful fear 
Shall then be rooted fast, 

As long as sun and moon endure. 
Or time itself shall last. 

4 Heshalldescendlikeiain thatcneeri 
The meadow's second birth ; 

Or like warm showers whose gentle 
Refresh the thirsty earth. [dropa 

5 In his blest days the just and good 
Shall spring up all around : 

The happy land shall everywhere 
With endless peace abound. 

6 His uncontroU'd dominion shall 
From sea to sea extend ; 

Begin at proud Euphrates' stream. 
At nature's limits end. 

7 To him the savage nations round 
Shall bow their servile heads ; 

His vanquish'd foes shall lick the dust. 
Where he his conquest spreads. 

8 The kings of Tarshish and the isles 
Shall costly presents bring ; 

From spicy Sheba gifts shall come. 
And wealthy Saba's king. 

9 To him shall every king on earth 
His humble homage pay ; 

And differing nations gladly join 
To own his righteous sway. 

10 For he shall set the needy free. 
When they for succour cry ; 

Shall save the helpless and the poor, 
And all their wants supply. 

11 For him shall constant prayer bt 

made, 

Through all his prosperous days : 
His just dominion shall afford 
A lasting theme of praise. 

12 The memory of his glorious Name 
Through endless years shall run ; 

His spotless fame shall shine as bright 
And lasting as the sun. 

13 In him the nations of the world 
Shall be completely bless'd, 

And his unbounded happiness 
By every tongue confess'd. 

14 Then bless'd be God, the mighty 
The God whom Israel fears ; [Lord, 

Who only wondrous in his works 
Beyond compare, appears. 

15 Let earth be with his glory filPd, 
For ever bless his Name ; 

Whilst to his praise the listeninc wcsM 
Their glad assent proc]:iim. 



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SELECTIONS?. L. M. 

From the Ixxiii. Psalm of David. 

THY presence, Lord, hath me sup- 
plied, 

Thou my right hand support dost 
?ive ; 

Thou fir?t Shalt with thy counsel guide, 
And tnext to glory me receive. 

2 Whom then in heaven, but thee alone. 
Have I, whose favour I require? 

Throughout the spacious earth there's 
none, 

Compared with thee, that I desire, 
f My trembling flesh and ach'ng heart 

May often fail to succour me ; 
But God shall inward strength impart. 

And my eternal portion be. 
4 For they that far from thee remove 

Shall into sudden ruin fall ; 
If after other gods they rove. 

Thy vengeance shall destroy them all. 
6 But as for me, 'tis good and just 

That I should still to God repair ; 
In him I always put my trust. 

And will his wondrous works declare. 

SELECTION 58. C. M. 
From the Ixxiv. Psalm of David. 

THINE is the cheerful day, O Lord ; 
Thine the return of night ; 
Thou hast prepared the glorious sun 

And every feebler light. 
8 By thee the borders of the earth 

In perfect order stand ; 
Vhe summer's warmth and winter's 
fold 

Attend on thy command. 

SF.LECTION 59. IV. 1. 

From the Ixxvi. Psalm of David. 
T|^HEName of our God 
X In Israel is known ; 
His mansion beloved 

Is Sion alone : 
There broke he the arrows 

The enemy hurl'd. 
And honour'd his mountain 

Above all the world. 
1 The pride of thy foes 

Is turn'd to thy praise; 
Their fierceness o'erruled 

Thy providence sways ; 
Their sin overflowing 

Thy power will restrain; 
Thy arm on the wicked 

New glory will gain. 
% Ye nations, to God 

Vow homage sincere ; 
Devote to him gifts. 

Love, w Drship. and fear : 
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Before him, ye mighty, 

Your spirits repress ; 
Ye high, and ye humble, 

His wonders confess ! 

SELECTION 60. C. M. 
Fromihe ixxviii. Fsa'.m of David* 

HEAR, O my people; to my law 
Devout attention lend; 
Let the instruction of my mouth 
Deep in your hearts descend. 

2 My tongue shall oracles proclaim 
Which ancient times have known; 

The truths which our forefathers' car* 
Tt) us has handed down. 

3 We will not hide them from our sons, 
Our offspring shall be taught 

The praises of the Lord, whose strength 
Has works of wonder wrought. 

4 For Jacob he his law ordain'd, 
His league with Israel made ; 

With charge to be from age to age. 
From race to race, convey 'd; 

5 That generations yet to come 
Should to their unborn heirs 

Religiously transmit the same, 
And they again to theirs : 

6 To teach them that in God tlone 
Their hope securely stands ; 

Thatthey shouldne'er his works forge^ 
But keep his just commands. 

SELECTION 61. L. M. 
From the Ixxx. Psalm of Dav^ 

OTHOU whom heavenly hosts obey. 
How long shall thy fierce anger 
burn ? 

How long thy suffering people pray. 
And to their prayers have no return 1 

2 Thou brought'st a vine from Egypt's 

land ; 

And, casting out the heathen race, 
Didstplantit with thine own right hand. 
And firmly fix it in their place. 

3 Before it thou prepar'dst the way, 
And mad'st it take a lasting root, 

Which, bless'd with thy indulgent ray 
O'er all the land did widely shoot, 

4 The hills were cover'd with its shadeK 
Its goodly boughs did cedars seem ; 

Its branches to the sea were spread, 
And reach'd to proud Euphrates* 
stream. 

5 To thee, O God of hosts, we pray, 
Thy wonted goodness, Lord, renew , 

From heaven, thy throne, this vine 
survey. 

And her sad state with pity view. 

6 Behold the vineyard n^ade thee, 
Which thy right hand did guaid eo 

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^^n i keep that branch from danger free, 
Which for thyself thou mad'st so 
strong. 

7 Do thou convert us, Lord, do thou 
The lustre of thy face display ; 

A.nd all the ills we suffer now, 
Like scatter'd cloudsshallpassaway. 

SELECTION 62. C. M- 

From the \xxxl Psalm of David. 
^T^O God, our never-failing strength, 
A. With loud applauses sing : 
And jointJy make a cheerful noise 

To Jacob's awful King. 
2 Compose a hymn of praise, and touch 

Your instruments of joy; 
Let psalteries and tuneful harps 

Your grateful skill employ. 

8 Let trumpets at the festiveil 
Their joyful voices raise, 

To celebrate th' appointed time. 

The solemn day of praise. 
4 For this a statute was of old, 

Which Jacob's God decreed 
To be with pious care observed, 

By Israel's chosen seed. 

SELECTION 63. C. M. 
From the Ixxxiv. Psalm of David. 

OGOD of hosts, the mighty Lord, 
How lovely is the place 
Where thou, enthroned in glory, 
show' St 
The brightness of thy face ! 

2 My longing soul faints with desire 
To view thy blest abode ; 

My panting heart and flesh cry out 
For thee, the living God. 

3 The birds, more happy far than I, 
Around thy temple throng; 

Securely there they build, and there 
Securely hatch their young. 

4 O Lord of hosts, my King and God, 
How highly bless'd are they. 

Who in thy temple always dw6ll, 
And there thy praise display ! 

6 Thrice happy they, whose choice has 

thee 

Their sure protection made, 
Who long to tread the sacred ways 

That to thy dwelling lead! 
C Who pass through parch' d and thirsty 

vales. 

Yet no refreshment want ; 
Their pools are fill'd with rain, which 
thou 

At their request dost grant. 

7 Thus they proceed from strength t» 

strength. 
And still apjur '-aeh more near , 



Till all on Sion's holy mount 
Before their God appear. 

8 Within thy courts one single day 
'Tis better to attend, 

Thau, Lord, in any other place 
A thousand days to spena. 

9 Much rather in God's house will 1 
The meanest olfice take, 

Than in the wealthy tents of sm 
My pompous dwelling make. 

10 For God, who is our sun and £hio,<^j 
Will grace and glory give ; 

And no good thing will he withhold 
From them that justly live. 

11 Thou, God, whom heavenly hostj* 

obey. 

How highly bless'd is he, 
Whose hope and trust, securely placed. 
Are still reposed on thee. 

SELECTION 64. C. M. 
From the Ixxxv. Psalm of David, 

OGOD our Saviour, all our hearts 
To thy obedience turn ; 
That,quench'd with our repentingteara, 
Thy w rath no more may burn. 

2 For w^hy shouldst thou be angry still. 
And wrath so long retain 1 

Revive us. Lord, and let thy saints 
Thy wonted comfort gain. 

3 Thy gracious favour. Lord, display, 
Which we have long implored ; 

And, for thy wondrous mercy's sake. 
Thy wonted aid afford. 

4 God's answer patiently I'll wait; 
For he with glad success. 

If they no more to folly turn. 
His mourning saints will bless. 

5 To all that fear God's holy Name 
His sure salvation's near ; 

His glory in our happy land 
For ever shall appear. • 

6 For mercy now with truth is join'di 
And righteousness with peace. 

Like kind companions, absent long. 
With friendly arms embrace. 

7 Truth from the earth shall sprLi|^ 

whilst heaven 
Shall streams of justice poui ; 
And God, from whom all goodntfis 
flows, 

Shall endless plenty shower. 

8 Before him righteousness shall niaitih, 
And his just paths prepare ; 

While we his holy steps pursue 
With constant zeal and care. 

SELECTION 65. C. M. 
From the Ixxxvi. Psului of bavid. 

TO my complamt, O Lord my God, 
Thy gracious ear incline \ 



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Sear me, distress'd and destitute 

Of all relief but thine. 
)t Do thou, O God, preser\ne my soul, 

That does thy Name adore ; 
Thy servant keep, and him whose trust 

Relies on thee, restore. 

3 To me, who daily thee invoke. 
Thy mercy, I^ord, extend ; 

Reiresh thy servant's soul, whosehopes 
On thee alone depend. 

4 Thou, Lord, art good, nor only good, 
But prompt to pardon too ; 

Of p'.enteous mercy to all those 
Who for thy mercy sue. 

5 To my repeated humble prayer, 
O Lord, attentive be ; 

VVhen troubled, I on thee will call. 
For thou wilt answer me. 

6 Among the gods there's none like 

thee, 

O Lord, alone divine! 
To thee as much inferior they, 
As are their works to thine. 

7 Therefore their great Creator, thee 
The nations shall adore ; [praise 

Their long misguided prayers and 
To thy bless'd Name restore. 

8 All shall confess thee great, and great 
The wonders thou hast done ; 

Confess thee God, the God supreme, 

Confess thee God alone. 
Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I 

From truth shall ne'er depart : 
In reverence to thy sacred Name 

Devoutly fix my heart. 

10 Thee will I praise, O Lord my God, 
Praise thee v/ith heart sincere ; 

And to thy everlasting Name 
Eternal trophies rear. 

11 Thy boundless mercy shown to me 
Transcends my power to tell ; 

For thou hast oft redeem'd my soul 
From lowest deeps of hell. 

12 And thou thy constant goodness 

didst 

I To my assistance bring ; 

Of patience, mercy, and of truth, 
Thou everlasting spring 1 

SELECTION 66. IL 3. 
Fr-m the Ixxxvii. Psalm of David. 

GOD'S temple crowns the holy 
mount, 

The Lord there condescendsto dwell: 
His Sion's gates, in his account, 

Our Israel's f lirest tents excel : 
Yea, glorious thinirs of thee we sing, 
O city of Ih' Almighty King! 
} 8 Of honour'd Sion we aver, 

Ulustrioua throngs from her proceed } 



Th' Almighty shall establish hey, 
And shall enrol her holy seed : 
Yea, for his people he shall count 
The children of his favour'd mount, 
3 H^'ll Sion find with numbers fill'd 

Whc celebrate his matchless praise } 
Who, here in hallelujahs skill'd. 
In heaven their harps and hymiis 
shall raise : 
O Sion, seat of Israel's King, 
Be mine to drink thy living spring, 

SELECTION 67. L. M. 
From the Ixxxviii. Psalm of David, 

GOD of my life, O Lord most high. 
To thee by day and night I cry ; 
Vouchsafe my mournful voice to heai . 
To my distress incline thine ear. 

2 Like those whose strength and hope^ 

are fled, 

They number me among the dead ; 
Like those who, shrouded in the grave. 
From thee no more remembrance have. 

3 Wilt thou by miracle revive 

The dead whom thou forsook'st alive 1 
Shall the mute grave thy love confess, 
A mouldering tomb thy faithfulness 1 

4 To thee, O Lord, I cry forlorn. 
My prayer prevents the early mom : 
Why hast thou, Lord, my soul forsook^ 
Nor once vouchsafed a gracious lookl 

5 Companions dear, and friends be- 

loved, 

Far from my sight thou hast removed* 
God of my life, O Lord most high. 
Vouchsafe to hear my mournful cryi 

SELECTION 68. L. M. 
From the Ixxxix. Psalm of David. 

THY mercies, Lord, shall be my song,, 
My song on them shall ever dwell; 
To ages yet unborn, my tongue 
Thy never-failing truth shall tell. 

2 I have affirmed and still maintain. 
Thy mercy shall for ever last ; 

Thy truth, that does the heavens su»- 
, tain. 

Like them shall stand for ever fast. , 

3 Thus spak'st thou by thy prophet* 

voice ; 

** With David I a league have made 
To him, my servant, and my choice, ,, 
By solemn oath this grant convey 'd s 

4 " While earth, and seas, and 8l^ ias 

endure, 

Thy seed shall in my sight romajn ; 
To them thy throne I will ensure, 
They shall to endless ages reign." 

5 For such stupendous truth and love. 
Both heaven and earth just praises 



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OF PSALMS. 



By choirs of dn?els sung above, 
And by assembled saints below. 

6 What seraph of celestial birth 

To vie with Israel's God shall dare 1 
Or who among the trods of earth 
With our Almighty Lord compare'? 

7 With reverence and religious dread, 
His saints should to his temple press; 

His fear through all their hearts should 
spread, 

Who his almighty Name confess. 

8 Lord God of armies, who can boast 
Of strength or power like thine re- 

nownM"? 
Of such a numerous, faithful host, 
As that which does thy throne sur- 
round 1 

9 Thou dost the lawless sea control. 
And change the prospect of the deep ; 

Thou mak'st the sleeping billows roll ; 
Thou mak'st the rolling billows 
sleep. 

10 In thee the sovereign right remains 
Of earth and heaven ; thee, Lord, 

alone, 

The world, and all that it contains. 
Their Maker and Preserver own. 

11 Thine arm is mighty, strong thy 

hand, 

Tet, Lord, thou dost with justice 
reign ; 

Possess'd of absolute command. 
Thou truth and mercy dost maintain. 

12 Happy, thrice happy, they who hear 
Thy sacred trumpet's joyful sound ; 

Who may at festivals appear. 
With thy most glorious presence 
crown'd. 

13 Thysaints shall alwaysbeo'erjoy'd. 
Who on thy sacred Name rely ; 

And, in thy righteousness employ'd. 
Above their foes be raised on high. 

14 For in thy strength they shall ad- 

vance. 

Whose conquests from thy favour 
spring: » 
^e Lord of hosts is our defence, 
And Israel's God our Israel's King. 

SELECTION 69. 
Froni the xc. Psalm of David. 
PART I. C. M. 

OLORD, the saviour and defence 
Of us thy chosen race. 
From age to age thou still hast been 

Our sure abiding-place. 
8 Before thou brought'st the mountains 
forth. 

Or th' earth and world didst frame, 
Thou always wast the mighty God, 
And ever art the same 
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3 Thou turnest man, O Lord, to dtiJt, 
Of which he first was made ; 

And when thou speak'st the word, 
'Return,' 
*Tis instantly obey'd. * 

4 For in thy sight a thousand yt ara 
Are like a day that's past ; 

Or like a watch in dead of night. 
Whose hours unminded waste. 

5 Thou sweep'st us off as with a fioo^ 
We vanish hence like dreams : — 

At first we grow like grass, that feels 
The sun's reviving beams ; 

6 But howsoever fresh and fair 
Its morning beauty shows, 

*Tis all cut down, and withered quite^ 
Before the evening close. ♦ 

7 We by thine anger are consumed. 
And by thy wrath dismay'd ; 

Our public crimes and secret sins 
Before thy sight are laid. 

8 Beneath thine anger's sad effects 
Our drooping days we spend ; 

Our unregarded years break off, 
Like tales that quickly end. 

9 Our term of time is seventy years. 
An age that few survive : 

But if, v^'ith more than common strength, 
To eighty we arrive — 

10 Yet then our boasted strength de- 

cays. 

To sorrow turn'd and pain : 
So soon the slender thread is cut. 
And we no more remain. 

PART II. C. M. 

BUT who thine anger's dread effects 
Does, as he ought, revere ? 
And yet thy wrath does fall or rise^ 
As more or less we fear. 

2 So teach us. Lord, th' uncertain sun 
Of our short days to mind. 

That to true wisdom all our hearts 
May ever be inclined. 

3 O to thy servants, Lord, return. 
And speedily relent : 

As we of our misdeeds, do thou 
Of our just doom repent. 

4 To satisfy and cheer our souls. 
Thy early mercy send ; 

That we may all our days to come 
In joy and comfort spend. 

5 To all thy servants, Lord, let this 
Thy wondrous work be known; 

And to our offspring yet unborn. 
Thy glorious power be shown. 

6 Let thy bright rays upon us shine, 
Give thou our work success ; 

The q[lorious work we have in band 
Dfl thou vouchsafe tt» bless. 



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SELECTION 70. 
From the xci. Psalm of David. 
PART T. II. 2. 

HE that has God his guardian made, 
Shall under the Almighty's shade 
Secure and undisturb'd abide : 
Thus to my soul of him I'll say. 
He is my fortress and my stay, 

My God, in whom I will confide. 
8 His tender love and watchful care 
Shall fre€ thee from the fowler's snare, 

And from, the noisome pestilence ; 
He over thee his wings shall spread, 
And cover thy unguarded head ; 
His truth shall be thy strong defence. 

3 No terrors that surprise by night 
Bhall thy undaunted courage fright. 

Nor deadly shafts that fly by day. 
Nor plague of unknown rise, that kills 
In darkness, nor infectious ills 

That in the burning noon-tide slay. 

4 Because with well-placed confidence 
Thou mak'st the Lord thy sure defence, 

Thy refuge, even God most high ; 
Therefore no ill on thee shall come. 
Nor to thy heaven-protected home 

Shall overwhelming plagues draw 
nigh. 

PART 11. III. 3. 

("^ OD shall charge his angel legions 
T Watch and ward o'er thee to keep; 
Though thou walk through hostile re- 
gions. 

Though in desert wilds thou sleep. 
2 On the lion vainly roaring, 

On his young, thy foot shall tread ; 
And, the dragon's den exploring, 

Thou shalt bruise the serpent's head, 

5 Since, with pure and firm affection, 
Thou on God hast set thy love. 

With the wings of his protection 
He will shield thee from above. 

4 Thou shalt call on him in trouble. 
He will hearken, he will save ; 

Here for grief reward thee double, 
Crown with life beyond the grave. 

SELECTION 71. CM. 
From the xcii. Psalm of David. 

HOW good and pleasant must it be 
To thank the Lord most high ; 
And with repeated hymns of praise 

His Name to magnify I 
2 With every morning's early dawn 

His goodness to relate ; 
And of his constant truth, each night, 

The glad effects repeat ! 
8 To ten-string'd instruments we'l. 
8ing, 

With tuneful pBalteries join'd ; 



And to the harp with solemn soundbs, 

For sacred use design'd. 

1 For through thy wondrous woika, O 

Lord, 

Thou mak'st my heart rejoice ; 
The thoughts of them shall make me 
glad, 

And shout with cheerful voice. 

5 How wondrous are thy works, OLor^ 
How deep are thy decrees ! 

Whose winding tracks, in secret laid 
No careless sinner sees. 

6 He little thinks, when wicked men. 
Like grass, look fresh and gay, 

flow soon their short-lived splendour 
must 

For ever pass away. 

7 But thou, my God, art still most high | 
And all thy lofty foes. 

Who thought they might securely sin, 
Shall be o'erwhelm'd with woes. 

8 But righteous men, like rising palms. 
Shall grow and flourish still ; 

Thy flock shall spread, like cedan 
On Lebanon's high hill. [choice, 

9 These, planted in the house of God, 
Within his courts shall thrive ; 

Their vigour and their lustre both 
Shall in old age revive. 

10 Thus will the Lord his justice show? 
And God, my strong defence. 

Shall due rewards to all the world 
Impartially dispense. 

SELECTION 72. L. M. 
From the xcm. Psalm of David 

WITH glory clad, with strength ai- 
ray'd. 

The Lord that o'er all nature reigns. 
The world's foundation strongly laid, 
And the vast fabric still sustains. 

2 How surely stablish'd is thy throne! 
Which shall no change or period see ; 

For thou, O Lord, and thou alone. 
Art God from all eternity. 

3 The floods, O Lord, lift up their voice^ 
And toss the troubled waves on high 

But God above can still their noise. 
And make the angry sea comply. 

4 Thy promise. Lord, is ever sure, 
And they that in thy house would 

dwell, 

That happy station to secure. 
Must still in holiness exceL 

SELECTION 73. 
From the xciv. Psalm of David. 
PART 1. C. M. 

SAY ye, the Lord shall not regard. 
Shall not your sins discern? 
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PSALMS. 



Ta?ce hoed, ye foolish and unwise ; 

"When will ye wisdom learn ? 
2 Can he be deaf who form'd the ear. 

Or blind, who framed the eye 1 
Shall earth's pjeat Judtre not punish 

Who his known will defy ? [those 

8 Hp. fathoms all the hearts of men, 
To him their thoughts lie bare ; 

Wis eye surveys them all, and sees 
How vain their counsels are. 

PART IL C. M. 

BLESS'D is the man, whom thou, O 
Lord, 

In kindness dost chastise. 
And by thy sacred rules to walk 

Dost lovingly advise. 
2 This man shall rest and safety find 

In seasons of distress ; 
Whilst God prepares a pit for those 

That stubbornly transgress. 

9 For God will never from his saints 
His favour wholly take ; 

flis own possession and his lot 
He will not quite forsake. 

4 The world shall yet confess thee just 
In all that thou hast done ; 

And those that choose thy upright ways 
Shall in those paths go on. 

5 Long since had I in silence slept, 
But that the Lord was near, 

To stay me when I slipp'd ; when sad, 
My troubled heart to cheer. 

ff My soul's defence is firmly placed 
In God, the Lord most high : 

He is my rock, to which I may 
For refuge always fly. 

SELECTION 74. X.. M 
From the xcv. Psalm of David. 

OCOME, loud anthems let us sing, 
Loud thanks to our Almighty King; 
For we our voices high shall raise, 
When our salvation's rock we praise. 

2 Into his presence let us haste. 
To thank him for his favours past ; 
To him address, in joyful songs. 
The praise that to his Name belongs : 

3 For God the Lord, enthroned in state, 
Is with unrivall'd glory great; 

A King superior far to all 

Whom gods the heathen falsely call. 

4 The depths of earth are in his hand, 
Her secret wealth at his command ; 
The strength of hills that reach the 
Subjected to his empire lies. [skies 

5 The rolling ocean's vast abyss 
By the same sovereign right is his ; 
'Twas made by his almighty hand, 
That form d and fix'd the so .d land. 

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6 O let us to his courts /epair, 
And bow with adoration there ; 
Down on our knees devoutly all 
Before the Lord, our Maker, fall. 

7 For he's our God, oui Shepherd h« 
His flock and pasture-sheep are we ; 
O then, ye faithful flock to-day 
His warning hear, his voice obey. 

SELECTION 75. IL 8. 
From the xcvi. Psalm of David. 

SING to the Lord a new made songi 
Let earth, in one assembled throng, 
Her common Patron's praise re- 
sound : 

Sing to the Lord, and bless his Name, 
From day to day his praise proclaim, 

Who us has with salva-iion crown *d : 
To heathen lands his fame rehearse. 
His wonders to the universe. 

2 He's great, and greatly to be praised; 
In majesty and glory raised 

Above all other deities ; 
For pageantry and idols all 
Are they whom gods the heathen caH ; 

He only rules who made the skies : 
With majesty and honour crown'd. 
Glory and strength his throne surround 

3 Be glory then to him restored 

By all who have false gods adored: 
Ascribe due honour to his Name, 
Peace-ofl*erings on his altar lay, 
Before his throne your homage pay. 

Which he, and he alone, can claim • 
To worship at his sacred court, 
Let all the trembling world resort. 

4 Proclaim aloud, Jehovah reigns, 
Whose power the universe sustains. 

And banish'd justice will restore ; 
Let therefore heaven new joys confess, 
And heavenly mirth let earth express. 

Its loud applause the ocean roar, 
Its mute inhabitants rejoice, 
And for this triumph find a voice. 

5 For joy let fertile valleys sing, 
The cheerful groves their tribute bring, 

And tuneful harmonies awake : 
Behold ! in truth and justice clad, 
God comes to judge the world he made. 

And to himself his throne to take : 
He's come, to judge the world he'a 
come, 

With justice to reward and doom, 

SELECTIO:?^ 76. L. M. 
From the xcvii. Psalm of David. 

JEHOVAH reigns, let all the earth 
In his just government rejoice ; ij 
Let all the lands, with sacred mirth, | 
In his applause unite their voice. ' 
2 Darkness and clouds of awful shade 
•His dazzling glory shroud in state j 



SELECTIONS 

/Edffment and righteousneBS are made 
The habitation of his seat. 

3 For thou, O God, art seated high, 
Above earth's potentates enthroned; 

fhou, Lord, unrivall'd in the sky, 
Supreme by all the gods art own'd. 

4 Ye who to serve this Lord aspire. 
Abhor what's ill, and truth esteem; 

Fle'll keep his servants' souls entire. 
And them from wicked hands redeem. 

5 For seeds are sown of glorious light, 
A future harvest for the just ; 

And gladness for the heart that's right, 
To recompense its pious trust. 

6 Rejoice, ye righteous, in the Lord; 
Memorials of his holiness 

D'iep in your faithful breasts record, 
And with your thankful tongues con- 
fess. 

SELECTION 77. C. M. 
From the xcviii. Psalm of David. 

SING to the Lord a new-made song. 
Who wondrous things has done ; 
With his right hand and holy arm, 

The conquest he has won. 
I The Lord has through th' astonish*d 
world 

Display'd his saving might. 
And made his risrhteows acts appear 

In all the heathen's sight. 
3 Of Israel's house his lave and truth 

Have ever mindful been ; 
Wide earth's remotest parts the power 

Of Israel's God have seen. 
i Let therefore earth's inhabitants 

Their cheerful voices raise, 
And all with universal joy 

Resound their Maker's praise. 
5 With harp and hymn's soft melody. 

Into the concert bring 
The trumpet and shrill cornet's sound. 

Before Ih' Almighty King. 

8 Let the loud ocean roar her joy, 
With all that seas contain ; 

The earth and her inhabitants 
Join concert with the main. 

7 Let floods and torrents clap thei? 

hands, 

With joy thetr homage pay ; 
Let echoing vales, from hill to hill. 
Redoubled shouts convey: 

9 To welcome down the world's great 

Judge, 

Who does with justice come. 
And with impartial equity, 
Both to reward and doom. 

SELECTION 78. C. M. 
From the xcix. Psalm of David. 

J EHOVAH reigns ; let therefore all 
The guilty nations quake : 



OF PSALMS. 

On cheruhs' wings he sits enthn^n^d \ 
Let earth's foundations shake. 

2 On Sion's hill he keeps his court. 
His palace makes her towers ; 

And thence his sovereignty extends 
Supreme o'er earthly powers. 

3 Let therefore all with praise addresa 
His great and dreadful Name ; 

And with his unresisted might 
His holiness proclaim. 

4 For truth and justice, in his reign, 
Of strength and power take place ; 

His judgments are with righteousness 
Dispensed to Jacob's race. 

5 Therefore exalt the Lord our God, 
Before his footstool fall ; 

And with his unresisted might 
His holiness extol. 

6 With worship at his sacred courta 
Exalt our God and Lord ; 

For he, who only holy is. 
Alone should be adored. 

SELECTION 79. L. M. 
From the c. Psalm of David. 

WITH one consent let all the earth 
To God their cheerful voices 
raise ; 

Glad homage pay with awfiil mirth. 
And sing before him songs of praise. 

2 Convinced that he is God alone, 
From whom both we and all proceed; 

We, whom he chooses for his own, 
The flock that he vouchsafes to feed, 

3 O enter then his temple gate, 
Thence to his courts devoutly press; 

And still your grateful hymns repeat, 
And srVlhis Name with praises- bless. 

4 For he's the Lord, supremely good. 
His mercy is for ever sure ; 

His truth, which always firmly stood. 
To endless ages shall endure. 

SELECTION 80. 
From the cii. Psalm of David. 
PART L C. M. 

WHEN I pour out my soul in prayer, 
Do thou, O Lord, attend ; 
To thy eternal throne of grace 
Let'my sad cry ascend. 

2 O hide not thou thy glorious face 
In times of deep distress ; 

Incline thine ear, and, when I call. 
My sorrows soon redress. 

3 My days, just hastening to their end. 
Are like an evening shade ; 

My beauty does, like wither'd grass, 
Witli waning lustre fade. 
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Bui thine eternal state, O Lord, 

No length of time shall waste ; 
The memory of thy wondrous works 

From age to age shall last. 
PART II. C. M. 
OD shall arise, and Sion view 
vT With an unclouded face : 
For now her time is come, his own 

Appointed day of grace. 
E The Name and glory of the Lord 

All heathen kings shall fear. 
When he shall Sion build again, 

And in full state appear. 

8 For God, from his abode on high, 
His gracious beams display'd; 

Tlie Lord from heaven, his lofty throne. 

Hath all the earth survey'd. 
4 That they, in Sion, where he dwells, 

Might celebrate his fame, 
And through the holy city sing 

Loud praises to his Name. 
PART m. C. M. 
npilE strong foundations of the earth 
JL Of old by thee were laid ; 
Vhv hands, O Lord, the arch of heaven 

With wondrous skill have made. 

9 Whilst thou for ever shalt endure, 
They soon shall pass away ; 

And, like a garment often worn, 

Shall tarnish and decay. 
% Like that, when thou ordain'et their 
change, 

To thy command they bend ; 
But thou continuest still the same. 

Nor have thy years an end. 
4 Thou to the children of thy saints 

Shalt lasting quiet give ; 
Whose happy race, securely fix'd, 

Shalf in thy presence live. 

SELECTION 81. L. M. 
I' rom the ciii. Psalm of David. 
TI/TY soul, inspired with sacred love, 
ITX God's holy Name for ever bless ; 
Of all his favours mindful prove, 

And still thy grateful thanks express. 
? *Tis he that all thy sins forgives, 

And after sickness makes thee sound; 
From danger he thy life retrieves, 
By him with grace and mercy 
crown'd. 

8 He with good things thy mouth sup- 
plies. 

Thy vigour eagle-like restores ; 
He to the sufferer promptly flies. 
Who, wrong'd, his righteous help 
implores. 

4 The Lord abounds with tender love, 
And unexampled acts of grace ; 

Bito wakened wrath doth slowly move, 
His willing mercy flies apace. 
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5 God will not always harshly chide 
But with his anger quickly part ; 

And loves his punishments to guide 
More by his love than our desert. 

6 As high as heaven its arch extends 
Above this little spot of clay. 

So much his boundless love transcend* 
The small respects that we can pay 

7 As far as 'tis from east to west, 
So far has he our sins removed ; 

Who, with a father's tender breast, 
Has such as fear him always loved. 

8 For God, who all our frame Kurveya» 
Considers that we are but clay; 

How fresh soe'er we seem, our days 
Like grass or flowers must fade a wajp!, 

9 Whilst they are nipp'd with sudden 

blasts, 

Nor can we find their former place, 

God's faithful mercy ever lasts 
To those that fear him, and their race. 

10 This shall attend on such as stiU 
Proceed in his appointed way; 

And who not only know his will. 
But to it just obedience pay. 

11 The Lord, the universal King, 

In heaven has fix'd his lofty throne^ 
To him, ye angels, praises sing. 
In whose great strength his power 4i 
shown. 

12 Ye that his just commands obey 
And hear and do his sacred will, 

Ye hosts of his, this tribute pay. 
Who still what he ordains fulfil. 

13 Let every creature jointly bless 
The mighty Lord; and thou, my heart 

With grateful joy thy thanks express 
And in this concert bear thy part. 

SELECTION 82. S. M. 
From the ciii. Psalm of David 

O BLESS the Lord, my soul. 
His grace to thee proclaim; 
And all that is within me, join 
To bless his holy Name. 

2 O bless the Lord, my soul. 
His mercies bear in mind ; 

Forget not all his benefits. 
Who is to thee so kind. 

3 He pardons all thy sins, 
Prolongs thy feeble breath; 

He healeth thine infirmities, 
And ransoms thee from death. 

4 He feeds thee with his love. 
Upholds thee with his truth, 

And, like the eagle's, he renews 
The vigour of thy youth. 

5 Then bless the Lord, my 80ul» 
His grace, his love proclaim j 

Let all that is within me join 
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SELECTION 83. 
From ihe civ. Psalm of David. 
PART L L. M. 

BLESS God, my soul ; thou, Lord, 
alone 

Possess«st empire without bounds, 
With honour thou art crown'd, thy 
throne 

Eternal majesty surrounds. 

2 \\ ith light thou dost thyself enrobe, 
And slory for a garment take ; 

Heaven's curtains stretch beyond the 
globe. 

Thy canopy of state to make. 

3 Gcd builds on liquid air, and forms 
His palace chambers in the skies; 

The clouds his chariots are, and storms 
The swift-wing'd steeds with which 
he flies. 

4 As bright as flame, as swift as wind. 
His ministers heaven's palace fill ; 

They have their sundry tasks assign'd. 
All prompt to do their sovereign's 
will. 

P In praising God while he prolongs 
My breath, I will that breath employ; 

And join devotion to my songs, 
Sincere, as in him is my joy. 

PART II. L. M. 

HOW various. Lord, thy works are 
found, 

For which thy wisdom we adore ! 
The earth is with thy treasure crown'd. 
Till nature's hand can grasp no more. 

2 All creatures, both of sea and land, 
In sense of common want agree ; 

All wait on thy dispensing hand, 
And have their daily alms from thee. 

3 They gather what thy stores disperse, 
Without their trouble to provide ; 

Tb)u op'st thy hand, the universe. 
The craving world, is all supplied. 

4 Thou for a moment hid'st thy face. 
The numerous ranks of creatures 

mourn ; 

riiou tak'st their breath, all nature's 
race 

Decay, and to their dust return. 
6 Again thou send'st thy Spirit forth, 
. Inspiring vital energies ; 
Nature's restored ; replenish'd earth, 

Joyous, her new creation sees. 

5 Thus through successive ages stands 
Firm fix'd thy providential care ; 

Pleased with the work of thine own 
hands, 

Tbou dost the wastes of time repair. 
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SELECTION 84. XL 3. 
From the civ. Psalm of David. 

HOW manifold thy works, O Lcf d, 
In wisdom, power, and goodness 
wrought! 
The earth is with thy riches stored. 

And ocean with thy wonders fraught 
Unfathom'd caves beneath the deep 
For thee their hidden treasures keep. 

2 By thee alone the living live, — 
Hide but thy face, their comforts f»y j 

They gather what thy seasons give,- 
Take thou away their breath, thej 
die ; 

But send again thy Spirit forth. 
And life renews the gladden'd earth. 

3 Joy in his works Jehovah takes. 
Yet to destruction they return ; 

He looks upon the earth, it quakes,- 
Touches the mountains, and the^ 
burn : 

But God for ever is the same ; 
Glory to his eternal Name-! 

SELECTION 85. C. M. 
From the cv. Psalm of David. 

O RENDER thanks, and bless the 
Lord, 

Invoke his sacred Name ; 
Acquaint the nations with his deeds. 
His matchless deeds proclaim. 

2 Sing to his praise in lofty hymns, 
Hie wondrous works rehearse ; 

Make them the theme of your discourse. 
And subject of your verse. 

3 Rejoice in his almighty Name, 
Alone to be adored ; 

And let their hearts o'erflow with joy. 
That humbly seek the Lord. 

4 Seek ye the Lord, his saving strengta 
Devoutly still implore ; 

And, where he's ever present, seek 
His face for evermore. 

5 The wonders that his hands have 

wrought 
Keep thankfully in mind ; 
The righteous statutes of his mouth. 
And laws to us assign'd. 

SELECTION 86. L. M. 
From the cvi. Psalm of David. 

O RENDER thanks to God above. 
The fountain of eternal love ; 
Whose mercy firm through ages pasi 
Has stood, and shall for ever last. 
2 Who can his mighty deeds expreea, 
Not only vast, but numberless? 
What mortal eloquence can raise 
His tribute of immortal praise t 
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B Happy are they, and only they, 
Who from thy judgments never stray ; 
Who know what's right ; nor only so, 
But always practise what they know 

4 Extend to me that favour, Lord, 
Thou to thy chosen dost atford ; 
When thou return'st to set them free. 
Let thy salvation visit me. 

5 O may I worthy prove to see 
Thy saints jn full prosperity ! 
That I the joyful choir may join, 
And count thy people's triumph mine ! 

6 Let Israel's God be ever blesa'd, 
His Name eternally confess'd; 
Let all his saints, with full accord, 
Sing loud Amens— Praise ye the Lord ! 

SELECTION 87. 
From the cvii. Psalm of David. 
PART I. in. 1. 

MAGNIFY Jehovah's Name ; 
For his mercies ever sure, 
From eternity the same, 
To eternity endure. 

2 Let his ransom'd flock rejoice, 
Gather'd out of every land, 

As the people of his choice, 
Pluck'd from the destroyer's hand. 

3 In the wilderness astray. 

In the lonely waste they roam. 
Hungry, fainting by the way. 
Far from refuge, shelter, home : — 

4 To the Lord their God they cry ; 
He inclines a gracious ear, 

Sends deliverance from on high, 
Rescues them from all their fear : 

5 Them to pleasant lands he brings, 
Where the vine and olive grow ; 

Where, from verdant hills, the springs 
Through luxuriant valleys flow. 

6 O that men would praise the Lord, 
For his goodness to their race ; 

For the wonders of his word. 
And the riches of his grace I 

PART II. C. M. 

THY wondrous power. Almighty 
Lord, 

. That rules the boisterous sea. 
The bold adventurers record. 

Who tempt that dangerous way. 
8 At thy command the winds arise. 

And swell the towering waves ; 
While they astonish'd mount the skies, 

And smR in gaping graves. 
8 Dismay'd they climb the watery hills, 

Dismay'd they plunge again ; 
Each ^ke a tottering drunkard reels, 

Aii4 finds his courage vaii. 
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4 Then totheLordthey raise their cifm 
He hears their loud request. 

He calms the fierce tempestuous skie^ 
And lays the floods to rest. 

5 Rejoicing, they forget their fears. 
They see the storm allay'd: 

The wish'd-for haven now appears; ' 
There, let their vows be paid I 

6 O that the sons of men would praise 
The goodness of the Lord! 

And those who see his wondrous ways 
His wondrous love record. 

SELECTION 88. C. M. 
From the cviii. Psalm of David. 

OGOD, my heart is fully bent 
To magnify thy Nanie ; 
My tongue with cheerful songs of praise 
Shall celebrate thy fame. 

2 Awake, my lute ; nor thou, my harft 
Thy warbling notes delay ; 

Whilst I with early hymns of joy 
Prevent the dawning day. 

3 To all the listening tribes, O I<>rd, 
Thy wonders I will tell. 

And to those nations sing thy praise 
That round about us dwell ; 

4 Becausethymercy'sboundless height 
The highest heav^en transcends. 

And far beyond th' aspiring clouds 
Thy faithful truth extends, 

5 Be then, O God, exalted high 
Above the starry frame ; 

And let the world, with one consenl^ 
Confess thy glorious Name. 

SELECTION 89. H. 2, 
From the ex. Psalm of David, 

THE Lord unto my Lord thus spaKe i 
" Till I thy foes thy footstool make. 
Sit thou in state at my right hand : 
Supreme in Sion thou shalt be, 
And all thy proud apposers see 
Subjected to thy just command. 

2 "Thee, in thy power's triuniphanl 

day, 

The willing people shall obey ; 
And, when thy rising beams they 
view. 

Shall all, (redeemed from error's night,) 
Appear more numerous and bright 
Than crystal drops of morning dew ^ 

3 The Lord hath sworn, nor sworn in 

vain, 

That like Melchisedech's, thy reign 

And priesthood shall no period S6«: 
Anointed Prince 1 thou, bending low, 
Shaltdrink where darkesttorrentsfiow,. 
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SELECTrON 90. L. M. 

From ihe cxi. Psalm of l)avid. 
PRAISE ye the Lord! our God to 
X praise 

My soul her utmost power shall raise ; 
With private friends, and in the thiong 
Of saints, his praise shall be my song. 
? His works, for greatness though re- 
nown'd, 

His wondrous works with ease are 
found 

By those who seek for them aright, 
And in the pious search delight. 

3 His works are all of matchless fame, 
And universal glory claim ; 

His truth, confirnrd through ages past, 
Shall to eternal ages last. 

4 By precepts he hath us enjoin'd 

To keep his wondrous works in mind ; 

And to posterity record 

That good and gracious is our Lord. 

5 His bounty, like a flowing tide. 
Has all his servants' wants supplied ; 
And he will ever keep in mind 

His covenant with our fathers sign'd. 

6 Just are t*ie dealings of his hands, 
Immutable are his commands. 

By truth and equity sustain'd, 
And for eternal rules ordain'd. 

7 He set his saints from bondage free. 
And then establish'd his decree. 

For ever to remain the same : 
Holy and reverend is his Name. 

8 Who wisdom's sacred prize would 

win, 

Must with the fear of God begin : 
Immortal praise and heavenly skill 
Have they who know and do his will. 

SELECTION 91. L. M. 
From the cxii. Psalm of David. 
n'^HAT man is bless'd who stands in 
-1 awe 

Of God, and loves his sacred law ; 
His seed on earth shall be renown'd, 
\ndwith successive honours crovvn'd. 
The soul that's fill'd with virtue's 
light 

Shines bi ightest in affliction's night ; 
To pity the distress'd inclin'd. 
As well as just to all m.ankind. 

3 His liberal favours he extends, 
To some he gives, to others lends ; 
Yet what his charity impairs. 

He saves by prudence in affairs. 

4 Beset with threatening dangers 

round, 

Fnmoved shall he maintain his ground; 
The sweet remembrance of the just 
Shall flourish when he sleeps in dusU 



SELECTION 92. U. 2. 
From the cxiii. Psalm of David. 
"TT^E saints and servants of tlie Lord 
JL TJie triumphs of his Name record 

His sacr.^d Name for ever bless : 
Where'er the circling sun displays 
His rising beams or setting rays, 
Due praise tohis great Name addre?^-.- 

2 God through the world extends nit 
The regions of eternal day [sway j 

But shadows of his plory are : 
With him w^hose majesty excels. 
Who made the heaven in which hM 
dwells. 

Let no created power compare. 

3 Though 'tis beneath his state to view 
In highest heaven what angels do, 

Yet he to earth vouchsafes his care j 
He takes the needy from his cell, 
Advancing him in courts to dweH, 

Companion to the greatest there. 

SELECTION 93. C. M. 
From the Cxv. Psalm of David. 

LORD, not to us, we claim no shar^ 
But to thy sacred Name 
Give glory, for thy mercy's sake, 
And truth's eternal fame. 

2 Why should the heathen cry 

" Where's now 
The God whom ye adore 7" 
Convince them that in heaven thou art. 
And uncontroll'd thy power. 

3 O Israel, make the Lord your truat. 
Who is your help and shield; 

Priests, Levites, trust in him alone, 
Who only help can yield. 

4 Let all that truly fear the Lord, 
On him they fear rely ; 

Who them in danger can defend. 
And all their wants supply. 

5 Of us he oft has mindful been. 
And Israel's house will bless ; 

Priests, Levites, proselytes, e'en all 
Who his great Name confess. 

6 On you, and on your heirs, he will 
Increase of blessings bring: 

Thrice happy you, who favourites ar« 
Of this almighty King I 

7 Heaven's highest orb of glory he 
His empire's seat designed ; 

And gave this lower globe of earth 
A portion to mankind. 

8 They who in death and silence sleep. 
To him no praise afford ; 

But we will bless for evermore 
Our everliving Lord. 

SELECTION 94. C. M 
From the cxvi. Psalm of David. 
lyrY soul with grateful thoughts of 
I IVX Entirely is possesf"^, [love 
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Because the Lord vouchsafed to hear 

The voice of my request. 
2 Since he has now his ear inclined 

I never will despair ; 
But still in all the straits of life 

To him address my prayer. 
8 With deadly sorrows compass 1 
round, 

With pains of hell oppress'd, 
W hen troubles seized my aching heart, 

And anguish rack'd my breast, — 
4 On God's almighty Name I call'd, 

And thus to him I pray'd ; 
•* Lord, I beseech thee save my soul, 

With sorrows quite dismay'd.** 
6 How just and merciful is God, 

How gracious is the Lord ; 
W^ho saves the harmless, and to me 

Does timely help afford. 

6 Then, free from pensive cares, my 

soul, 

Resume thy wonted rest ; 
For God has wondrously to thee 
His bounteous love expressed. 

7 When death alarm'd me., he removed 
My dangers and my fears; 

My feet from falling he secured, 
And dried my eyes from tears. 

8 Therefore my life's remaining years, 
Which God to me shall lend, 

Will I, in praises to his Name, 
And in his service, spend. 

9 In God I trusted, and of him 
Did boast in greatest fear ; 

Though in my trouble I exclaim'd, 
All men are insincere. 

10 O what return to God shall I 
For all his goodness make 1 

I'll praise his Name, and with glad zeal 
The cup of blessing take. 

11 I'll pay my vows among his saints. 
Whose blood (howe'er despised 

By wicked men) in God's account 
Is always highly prized. 

12 To thee I'll offerings bring of praise; 
And while I bless thy Name, 

The just performance of my vows 
To all thy saints proclaim. 

13 They in Jerusalem shall meet. 
And in thy house shall join 

To bless thy Name with one consent. 
And mix their songs with mine. 

SELECTION 95. C. M. 
From the cxvii. Psalm of David. 

WITH 'Cheerful notes let all the earth 
To heaven their voices rais^; 
Let all, inspired with godly mirth, 
Sing solemn hymns of praise. 
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2 God'stender mercy knows no bound* 

His truth shall ne'er decay : 
Then let the willing nations round 
Their grateful tribute pay. 

SELECTION 96. C. M. 
From the cxviii. Psalm of David. 

O PRAISE the Lord, for he is good. 
His mercies ne'er decay; 
That his kind favours ever last, 
Let thankful Israel say. 

2 Their sense of his eternal love 
Let Aaron's house express; 

And that it never fails, let all 
That fear the Lord confess. 

3 Far better 'tis to trust in God, 
And have the Lord our friend. 

Than on the greatest human power 
For safety to depend. 

4 The Lord has been my help; the 

praise 
To him alone belongs ; 
He is my Saviour and my strength. 
He only claims my songs. 

5 Joy fills the dwelling of the just. 
Whom God has saved from harm ; 

For wondrous things are brought to 
By his almighty arm. [pass 

6 He, b)'^ his own resistless power, 
Has endless honour won ; 

The saving strength of his right hand 
Amazing works has done. 

7 God will not suffer me to foil. 
But still prolongs my days ; 

That, by declaring all his works 
I may advance his praise. 

8 When God had sorely me chastised, 
'Till quite of hopes bereaved. 

His mercy from the gates of death 
My fainting life reprieved. 

9 Then open wide the temple gates 
To which the just repair, 

That I may enter in, and praise 
My great Deliverer there. 

10 Within those gates of God's abode 
To which the righteous press. 

Since thou hast heard, and set me safe, 
Thy holy Name I'll bless. 

11 That which the builders oncerefusej 
Is now the corner-stone : 

This is the wondrous work of God, 
The work of God alcne. 

12 This day is God's ; let all the land 
Exalt their cheerful voice : 

"Li^rd, we beseech thee, save us now 
And make us still rejoice." 

13 Him that approaches in God's name 
Let all th' assembly bless ; 

*' We that belong to God's own house 
Have wish'd you good succees." 



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S OF PSALM?. 



14 God is the Lord, through whom we all 
Both light and comfort find; 

Fast to the altar's horns with cords 
The chosen victim bind. 

15 Thou art my Lord, O God, and still 
I'll praise thy holy Name ; 

Because thou only art my God, 
I'll celebrate thy fame. 

16 O then with me give thanks to God, 
Who still does gracious prove ; 

And let the tribute of our praise 
Be endless as his love. 

SELECTION 9 7. 
From the cxix. Psalm of DaWd. 
PART I. ALEPH. C. M. 

HOW bless'd are they who always 
keep 

The pure and perfect way ; 
Who never from the sacred paths 

Of God's commandments stray! 
t How bless'd, who to his righteous 
laws 

Have still obedient been ; 
And have, with fervent humble zeal, 
His favour sought to win 1 

5 Such men their utmost caution use 
To shun each wicked deed ; 

4ut in the path which he directs 

With constant care proceed, 
ft Thou strictly hast enjoin'd us, Lord, 

To learn thy sacred will ; 
knd all our diligence employ 

Thy statutes to fulfil. 
$ O chen that thy most holy will 

Might o'er my ways preside ; 
knd I the course of all my life 

By thy direction guide I 

6 Then with assurance should I walk, 
From all confUsion free ; 

Ck)nvinced, with joy, that all my ways 
With thy commands agree. 

I My upright heart shall myglad mouth 
With cheerful praises fill, 

fVhen, by thy righteous judgments 
taught, 

I shall have learn'd thy will. 
8 So to thy sacred laws shall I 
! Entire observance pay : 
j O then forsake me not, my God, 

Nor cast me quite away ! 

PART II. BETH. C. M. 

HOW shall the young preserve their 
ways 

From all pollution free ? 
i By making still their course of life 
I With thy commands agree. 

8 With hearty zeal for thee I seek. 
To thee for succour pray ; 
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O suffer not my careless steps 
From thy right paths to stray : 

3 Safe in my heart, and closely hid. 
Thy word, my treasure, lies, 

To succour me with timely aid 
When sinful thoughts arise. 

4 Secured by that, my grateAil sool 
Shall ever bless thy Name ; 

O teach me then by thy just laws 

My future life to frame ! 
6 My lips, unlock'd by pious zea^ 

To others have declared 
How well the judgments of thy mouth 

Deserve our best regard. 

6 Whilst in the way of thy command8» 
More solid joy I found. 

Than had I been with vast increase 
Of envied riches crown'd. 

7 Therefore thy just and upright laws 
Shall always fill my mind ; 

And those sound rules which thou pie- 
scrib'st, 
Entire respect shall find. 

8 To keep thy statutes undefaced 
Shall be my constant joy; 

The strict remembrance of thy word 
Shall all my thoughts employ. 

PART III. GIMEL. C. M. 

BE gracious to thy servant, Lordi 
Do thou my life defend, 
That I according to thy word 
My time to come may spend. 

2 Enlighten both my eyes and mind. 
That so I may discern 

The wondrous things which they be- 
hold, 

Who thy just precepts learn. 

3 My fainting soul is almost pined. 
With earnest longing spent, 

While always on the eager search 
Of thy just will intent. 

4 Thy sharp rebuke shall crush the 

proud. 

Whom still thy curse pursues ; 
Since they to walk in thy right way 
Presumptuously refuse 

5 But far from me do thou, O Lord, 
Contempt and shame removti 

For I thy sacred laws afi*ect 
With undissembled love. 

6 For thy commands have always been 
My comfort and delight ; 

By them I learn with prudent care 
To guide my steps aright. 
PART IV. DALETH. C. M. 

MY soul, oppress'd with deadly care, 
Close to the dust doth cleave 
Revive me, Lord, and let me now 
Thy promised aid receive. 
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e To thee I still declared my ways, 
And thou inclin'dst thine ear; 

f) tftach me then my future life 
By thy just laws to steer I 

8 If thou wilt make me know thy laws, 
And by their guidance walk, 

The wondrous works which thou hast 
done 

Shall be my constant talk. 

1 But see, my soul within me sinks, 
Press'd down with weighty care; 

Do thou, according to thy word, 

My wasted strength repair. 
5 Far, far from me be all false ways 

And lying arts removed ; 
But kindly grant I still may keep 

The path by thee approved. 
(5 Thy faithful ways, thou God of truth, 

My happy choice I've made ; 
Thy judgments, as my rule of life, 

Before me always laid. 

7 My care has been to make my life 
With thy commands agree ; 

O then preserve thy servant, Lord, 
From shame and ruin free ! 

8 So in the way of thy commands 
Shall I with pleasure run ; 

And, with a heart enlarged with joy. 
Successfully go on. 

PART V. HE. C M. 

INSTRUCT me in thy statutes. Lord, 
Thy righteous paths display ; 
And I from them, through all my life. 
Will never go astray. 

2 If thou true wisdom from above 
Wilt graciously impart, 

To keep thy perfect laws I will 

Devote my zealous heart. 
8 Direct me in the sacred ways 

To which thy precepts lead ; 
Because my chief delight has been 

Thy righteous paths to tread. 

4 Do thou to thy most just commands 
Incline my willing heart ; 

Let no desire of worldly wealth 
From thee my thoughts divert. 

5 From those vain objects turn mine 

eves, 

Which this false world displays ; 
But give me lively power and strength 
To keep thy righteous ways. 

6 Confirm the promise of thy word. 
And give thy servant aid, 

.Who to transgress thy sacred laws 
Is awfully afraid. 

7 The censure and reproach I fear, 
in mercy, Lord, remove ; 

For all the judgments thou ordain' st 
Are full of grace and love. 
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5 Thou kr.ow'si how after thy aysi- 

mands 

My longing heart does pant ; 
O then make haste to raise me up. 
And promised succour grant ! 

PART VI. VATJ. C. M. 

THY constant blessing, Lord, bestow , 
To cheer my drooping heart ; 
To me, according to thy word. 
Thy saving health impart. 

2 So shall I, whosoe'er upbraids. 
This ready answer make ; 

" In God I trust, who never will 
His faithful promise break." 

3 Then let not quite the word of truth» 
Be from my mouth removed ; 

Since still my ground of steadfast hope 
Thy judgments, Lord, have proved. 

4 So I to keep thy righteous laws 
Will all my study bend ; 

And constantly my time to come 
In their observance spend. 

6 My soul shall gladly walk at larg^ 
From all oppression free, 

Since I resolved to make my life 
With thy comlnands agree. 

6 My longing heart and ravish'd soci^ 
Shall both o'erfiow with joy. 

When in thy loved commandments S 
My happy hours employ. 

7 Then will I to thy holy laws 
Lift up my willing hands ; 

My care and business then shall be 
To study thy commands. 

PART VII. ZAIN. C. M. 

ACCORDING to thy promised gr»o«^ 
Thy favour, Lord, extend ; 
Make good to me the word, on wMch 
Thy servant's hopes depend. 

2 That only comfort in distress 
Did all my griefs control ; 

Thy word, when troubles hemm'd lue 
round, 

Revived my fainting soul. 

3 Thy judgments then, of ancient datft. 
I quickly call'd to mind, 

Till, ravish'd with such thoughts, my 
soul 

Did speedy comfort find. 

4 Thy Name, that cheer'd my heart 

by day, 

Has fill'd my thoughts by night* ' 
I then resolved by thy just laws 
To guide my steps aright. 

5 That peace of mind, which ha* 

soul 

In deep distress sustain'd. 
By strict obedience to thy will 
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PART VIII. CHETH. C. M. 

OLORD, mv God, my portion thou 
And sure possession art ; 
Thy words 1 steadfastly resolve 

To treasure in my heart. 
2 With all the strength of warm desire 

I did thy grace implore ; 
Disclose, according to thy word. 
Thy mercy's boundless store. 
B With deep reflection and strict care 

On all my ways I thought ; 
And so, reclaim'd to thy just paths. 

My wandering steps I brought. 
4 Prolonging not the lime, my soul 

Resolved without delay 
To watch, that I might never more 
From thy commandments stray. 
$ To such as fear thy holy Name 

Myself I closely join ; 
To all who their obedient wills 
To thy commands resign. 

1 O'er all the earth thy mercy, Lord, 
Abundantly is shed; 

O grant that I may truly learn 
Thy sacred paths to tread. 

PART IX. TETH. C. M. 

WITH me, thy eervant, thou hast 
dealt 

Most graciously, O Lord ; 
Repeated benefits bestow'd. 
According to thy word. 

2 Teach me the sacred skill by which 
Right judgment is attain'd, 

Who in belief of thy commanda 
Have steadfastly remain'd. 

3 Before affliction stopp'd my course, 
My footsteps went astray ; 

But I have since been disciplined 
Thy precepts to obey. 

4 Thou art, O Lord, supremely good, 
And all thou dost is so ; 

On me, thy statutes to discern, 

Thy saving skill bestow. 
3 'Tis good for me that I have felt 

Affliction's chastening rod, 
That I may duly learn and keep 

The statutes of my God. 

The law that from thy mouth pro- 
ceeds, 

Of more esteem I hold 
Than richest mines, than thousand 
mines 

Of silver and of gold. 

PART X. JOD> C. M. 

TO me, who am the workmanship 
Of thy almighty hands, 
llie heavenly understanding gi^e 
To learn thy just commands. 



2 My preservation to thy saints 
Strong comfort will afford. 

To see success attend my hopes. 
Who trusted in thy word. 

3 That .ight thy judgments are, I now 
By sure experience see ; 

And that in faithfulness, O Lord, 
Tiiou hast afflicted me. 

4 O let thy tender mercy now 
Afford me needful aid ; 

According to thy promise. Lord, 
To me, thy servant, made ! 

5 To me thy saving grace restore. 
That I again may live ; 

Whose soul can relish no delight 
But what thy precepts give. 

C In thy blest statutes let my heart 
Continue always sound ; 

That guilt and shame, the sinner's lot. 
May never me confound. 

PART XI. CAPH. C. M. 

MY soul with long expectance faints 
To see thy saving grace ; 
Yet still on thy unerring word 
My confidence I place. 

2 My very eyes consume and fail 
With waiting for thy word ; 

when wilt thou thy kind relief 
And promised aid afiTord 1 

3 Thy wonted kindness, Lord, restore. 
My drooping heart to cheer j 

That by thy righteous statutes I 
My life's whole course may steer. 
PART Xn. LAMED C. M. 

FOR ever and for ever, Lord, 
Unchanged thou dost remain ; 
Thy word, establish'd in the heavens. 
Does all their orbs sustain. 

2 Through circling ages, Lord, thy truth 
Immovable shall stand. 

As doth the earth, which thou uphold'st 
By thine almighty hand. 

3 All things the.course by thee ordain'd 
E'en to this day fulfil ; 

They are the faithful subjects all, 
And servants of thy will. 

4 Unless thy sacred law had been 
My comfort and delight, 

1 must have fainted, and expired 
In dark affliction's night. 

5 Thy precepts therefore from my 

thoughts 
Shall never, Lord, depart ; 
FDr thou by them hast to new life 
Restored my dying heart. 

6 I've seen an end of what we call 
Perfection here below ; 

B n thy commandments, like thyeeli^ 
No change or period know. 
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PART XTII. MEM. C. M. 

THE love that to thy laws ! bear 
No language can display ; 
They with fresh wonders entertain 
My raptured thoughts all day. 

2 My feet with care I have reflrain'd 
From every sinful way, 

That to thy sacred word I might 
Entire obedience pay. 

3 Fhave notfronithyjudgmentsstray'd, 
By vain desires misled ; 

For, Lord, thou hast instructed me 
Thy righteous paths to tread. 

4 How sweet are all thy words to me ; 

what divine repast ! 

How much more grateful to my soul 
Than honey to my taste ! 

5 Taught by thy sacred precepts, I 
With heavenly skill am blest ; 

Through which the treacherous ways 
of sin 

1 utterly detest. 

PART XIV. NUN. C. M. 

THY word is to my feet a lamp, 
The way of truth to show ; 
A watch-light, to point out the path 
In which I ought to go. 

2 I've vow'd, and from my covenant, 

Lord*, 

Will never start aside, 
That in thy righteous judgments I 
Will steadfastly abide. 

3 Let still my sacrifice of praise 
With thee acceptance find ; 

And in thy righteous judgments. Lord, 
Instruct my willing mind. 

4 Thy testimonies I have made 
My heritage and choice ; 

For they, when other comforts fail. 
My drooping heart rejoice. 

5 My heart with early zeal began 
Thy statutes to obey ; 

And, till my course of life is done, 
Shall keep thine upright way. 

PART XV. SAMECH. C. M. 

DECEITFUL thoughts and practices 
I utterly detest ; 
Brit to thy law afi'ection bear 
Too great to be express'd. 
2 My hiding-place, my refuge-tower. 

And shield art thou, O Lord; 
I firmly anchor all my hopes 

On thy unerring word. 
S Away from me, ye wicked men, 

Approach not my abode ; 
For firmly I resolve to keep 
The precepts of my God. 
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j 4 According to tl y gracious word« 
From danger set me free ; 
Nor make me of those hopes ashamtxl, 
That I repose on thee. 

PART XVI. AIN. C. M. 

MINE eyes, alas ! begin to faii, 
In long expectance held; 
Till thy salvation they behold, 
And righteous word fulfill'd. 

2 To me thy servant in distress, 
Thy wonted grace display, 

And discipline my willing heart 
Thy statutes to obey. 

3 On me, devoted to thy fear. 
Thy sacred skill bestow. 

That of thy testimonies I 
The full extent may know. 

4 Thy laws and precepts I account 
In all respects divine ; 

They teach me to discern the right. 
And all false ways decline. 
PART XVII. PE. C. M. 

THE wonders which thy laws contair 
No words can represent ; 
Therefore to learn and practise them 
My zealous heart is bent. 

2 The very entrance to thy word 
Celestial light displays, 

And knowledge of true happiness 
To simplest minds conveys. 

3 With eager hopes I waiting stood. 
And fainting with desire. 

That of thy wise commands I might 
The sacred skill acquire. 

4 With favour. Lord, look down on me, 
Who thy relief implore ; 

As thou art wont to visit those 
Who thy blest Name adore. 

5 Directed by thy heavenly word 
Let all my footsteps be ; 

Nor wickedness of any kind 
Dominion hit, a o'er me. 

6 On me, devoted to thy fear. 
Lord, make thy face to shine : 

Thy statutes both to know and keep 

My heart with zeal incline. 

PART XVIII. TSADDI. C. M. 
^"HOU art art the righteous Judge, In 
JL whom 

Wrong'd innocence may trust ; 
And, like thys(^; thy judgments, Lord, 

In all respects are just. 
, 2 Mostjustandtruethosestatutesw3r« 

Which thou didst first decree ; 
And all with faithfulness performed 

Succeeding times shall see. 
3 Lord, each neglected word of thine, 

Howe'er by men despised. 
Is pure, and for eternal truth 

By me, t2iy servant, prized. 



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Th)- righteousness shall the i endure 

'.Vhen time itself is past ; 
Thy law is truth itself, that tiUth 

Which shall for ever last. 
5 Though trouble, anguish, doubts, 
and dread, 

To compass me unite ; 
Beset with danger, still I make 

Thy precepts my delight. 
C Eternal and unerring rules 

Thy testimonies give : 
Teach me the wisdom that will make 

My soul for ever live. 

PART XIX. KOPH. C. M. 
TTTITH mv whole heart to God I 
VV calf'd— 

Lord, hear my earnest cry ! 
And I thy statutes to perform 
Will ail my care apply. 

2 Again more fervently I pray'd — 
O save me, that I may 

Thy testimonies fully know, 
And steadfastly obey ! 

3 My earlier prayer the dawning day 
Prevented, while I cried 

To him. upon whose faithful word 
My hope alone relied. 

4 Lord, hear my supplicating voice, 
And wonted favour show ; 

quicken me. and so approve 
Thy judgments ever true ! 

5 Concerning thy divine commands 
My soul has known of old, 

That they were true, and shall their 
truth 

To endless ages hold. 
PART XX. RESCH. C. M. 

CONSUMER my affliction, Lord, 
And me from bondage draw ; 
Think on thy servant in distress. 

Who ne'er forgets thy law. 
2 Defend my cause, and me to save 

Thy timely aid afford ; 
W'ith beains of mercy quicken me 
According to thy word. 

B From harden'dsinnersthouremov'st 

Salvation far away ; 
*Tis just thou should'st withdraw from 

thera 

Who from thy statutes stray. 

1 Since great thy tender mercies are 
To all who thee adore ; 

Acco-rding to thy judgments, Lord, 
M\^fainting hopes restore. 

6 Consider, O my gracious God, 
How I thy precepts love ; 

O therefore quicken me with beams 
Of merry from above 1 



6 As from the birth of time thy truth 

i Has held through ages past, 
So shall thy righteous judgments firm 
To endless ages last. 
PART XXI. SCHIN. C. M. 

THY sacred word my joyful breast 
With heavenly rapture warms ; 
Nor conquest, nor the spoils of war. 
Have such transporting charms. 

2 Perfidious practices and lies 
I utterly detest ; 

But to thy laws affection bear, 
Too vast to be express'd. 

3 Seven times a day, with graielal 

voice, 
Thy praises I resound, 
Because I find thy judgments all 
With truth and justice crown'd. 

4 Secure, substantial peace have they 
W"ho truly love thy law ; 

No smiling mischief them can tempt. 
Nor frowning danger awe. 

5 For thy salvation I have hoped, 
And, though so long delay'd. 

With cheerful zeal and anxious care 
All thy commands obey'd. 

6 Thy testimonies I have kept, 
And constantly obey'd ; 

Because the love I bore to them 
Thy service easy made. 

7 From strict observance of thy laws 
I never yet withdrew ; 

Convinced" that my most secret ways 
Are open to thy view. 

PART XXII. TAU. C. M. 

TO my request and earnest cry 
Attend, O gracious Lord ; 
Inspire my heart with heavenly ski 4, 
According to thy word. 

2 Let my repeated prayer at last 
Before thy throne appear ; 

According to thy plighted word, 
For my relief draw near. 

3 Then shall my grateful lips return 
The tribute of their praise, 

When thou thy counsels hast reveai'd 
And taught me thy just ways. 

4 My tongue the praises of thy word 
Shall thankfully resound ; 

For thy commands are right, thylafjs 
With truth and justice crowii'd. 

5 Let thy almighty arm appear, 
And bring me timely aid ; 

For I the laws thou hast ordain'd 
My heart's free choice have made. 

6 >Iy soul has waited long to see 
Thy saving grace restored; 

Nor comfort knew, but ^^'hat thy \Rv^s^ 
Thy heavenlv laws, afford. 
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7 Prolong my life, that I may sing 
My great Restorer's praise ; 

Whose justice, from the depths of woej 
My fainting soul shall raise. 

8 Though like a sheep that's lost I've 

stray'd, 
And from thy ways declined, 
Do thou, O Lord, thy servant seek, 
Who keeps thy laws in mind. 

SELECTION 98. C. M. 
From the cxxi. Psalm of David. 

TO Sion's hill I lift my eyes. 
From thence expecting aid ; 
From Sion's hill and Sion's 6od, 
Who heaven and earth has made. 

2 He will not let thy foot be moved, 
Thy guardian will not sleep ; 

Behold, the God who slumbers not 
Will favour'd Israel keep. 

3 Shelter'd beneath th' Almighty's 

wings, 
Thou shalt securely rest, 
Where neither sun nor moonshallthee 
By day or night molest. 

4 From common accidents of life 
The Lord shall guard thee still ; 

*Tis even he that shall preserve 

Thy soul from every ill. 

At home, abroad, in peace, in war, 

Thy God shall thee defend ; 
J!onduct thee throughlife's pilgrimage, 

Safe to thy journey's enH 

SELECTION 99. C. M. 
From the cxxii. Psalm of David. 

O 'TWAS a joyful sound to hear 
Our tribes devoutly say, 
Up, Israel, to the temple haste, 

And keep your festal-day I 
8 At Salem's courts we must appear. 

With our assembled powers, 
In strong and beauteous order ranged 

Like her united towers. 
3 'Tis 1 hither, by divine command, 

The tribes of God repair, 
iSefore his ark to celebrate 
His Name with praise and prayer. 

< O, ever pray for Salem's peace ; 

For they shall prosp'rous be, 
Tnou holy city of our God, 

Who bear true love to thee. 

5 May peace within thy sacred walls 
A'constant guest be found; 

^'ith plenty and prosperity 

Thy palaces be cr^wn'd. 
k For my dear brethren's sake, and 
friends 

No less than brethren dear, 
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I I'll pray — May peace m Salem's tow«i « 

1 A constant guest appear. 

7 But most of all I'll seek thy good. 

And ever wish thee well, 
For Sion and the temple's sake. 

Where God vouchsafes to dwelL 

SELECTION 100. CM. 
From the cxxiv. Psalm of David. 

HAD not the Lord, may Israel say. 
On Israel's side engaged, 
The foe had quickly swallow'd us. 
So furiously he raged. 

2 Had not the Lord himself vouchsafed 
To check his fierce control, 

The adversary's dreary flood 
Had overwhelm'd our soul. 

3 But praised be our eternal Lord, 
Who left us not his prey ; 

The snare is broke, his rage disarra'd. 
And we again are free. 

4 Secure in God's almighty name 
Our confidence remains ; 

The God who made both heaven and 
earth, 

Of both sole monarch reigns. 

SELECTION 101. CM. 
From the cxxv. Psalm of David. 

WHOplace onSion'sGodtheirtrust, 
Like Sion's rock shall stand; ' 
Like her immovably be fix'd 
By his almighty hand. 

2 Look how the hills on every side 
Jerusalem enclose ; 

So stands the Lord around his saints, 
To guard them from their foes. 

3 Be good, O righteous God, to those 
Who righteous deeds affect ; 

The heart that innocence retains. 
Let innocence protect. 

4 All those who walk in crooked paths, 
The Lord shall soon destroy ; 

Cut off th' unjust, but crown the saints 
With lasting peace and joy. 

SELECTION 102. CM. 
From the exxvii. Psalm of David. 

WE build with fruitless cost, unless 
The Lord the pile sustain ; 
I'nless the Lord the city keep. 
The watchman wakes in vain. 

2 In vain we rise before the day, 
And late to rest repair. 

Allow no respite to our toil. 
And eat the bread of care. 

3 Supplies of life, with ease to them, 
He on his saints bestows ; 

He crowns their labours with success. 
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SELECTION 103. CM. 
From the cxxviii. Psalm of David. 

THE man is blest that fears the Lord, 
Nor only worship pays, 
But keeps his steps confined with care 

To his appointed ways. 
)i lie shall upon the sweet returns 

Of his own labour feed ; 
Without dependence live, and see 

His wishes all succeed. 
8 Who fears the Lord shall prospej 
thus ; 

Rim Sion's God shall bless. 
And ^rant him all his days to see 
Jerusalem's success. 

SELECTION 104. S. M. 
From the cxxx. Psalm of David. 

FROM lowest depths of woe 
To God I sent my cry ; 
Lord, hear my supplicating voice, 

And graciously reply. 
2 Should'st thou severely judge, 

Who can their trial bear ? 
But thou forgiv'st, lest we despond, 

And quite renounce thy fear. 
i My soul with patience waits 

For thee, the living Lord ; 
RIy hopes are on thy promise built. 
Thy never-failing word. 

1 My longing eyes look out 
For thy enlivening ray. 

More duly than the morning watch 
To spy the dawning day. 

5 Let Israel trust in God, 

No bounds his mercy knows ; 
The plenteous source and spring from 
whence 
Eternal sruccour flows : 

6 Whose friendly streams to us 
Supplies in want convey ; 

h healing spring, a spring to cleanse 
And wash our guilt away. 

SELECTION 105. IIL 1. 
From the cxxxi. Psalm of David. 

LORD, for ever at thy side 
Let my place and portion be : 
Strip me of the robe of pride. 
Clothe me with humility. 

2 Meekly may my soul receive 
All thy Spirit hath reveal'd ; 

Thou hast spoken — I believe. 
Though the oracle be seal'd. 

8 Humble as a little child, 
Weaned from the mother's breast, 

By no subtleties beguiled, 
*Un thy faitlr ful word I rest. 



4 Israel ! now and evermore 
In the Lord Jehovah trust ; 

Him, in all his ways, adore. 
Wise, and wonderful, and just. 

SELECTION 106. CM. 
From the cxxxii. Psalm of David 

OWITH due reverence let us all 
To God's abode repair; 
And, prostrate at his footstool faJ'a, 
Pour out our humble prayer. 

2 Arise, O Lord, and now possess 
Thy constant place of rest ; 

Be that, not only with thy ark. 
But with thy presence bless'd. 

3 Clothe thou thy priests with right. 

eousness. 
Make thou thy saints rejoice ; 
And, for thy servant David's sake. 
Hear thy anointed's voice. 

4 Fair Sion does, in God's esteem. 
All other seats excel ; 

His place of everlasting rest, 
Where he desires to dwell. 

5 Her store th' Almighty will increase. 
Her poor with plenty bless ; 

Her saints shall shout for joy, het 
priests 

His saving health confess. 

SELECTION 107. C M. 
From the cxxxiii. Psalm of David. 

HOW vast must their advantage be 
How great their pleasure prove 
Who live like brethren, and consent 
In offices of love ! 

2 True love is like the precious oil. 
Which, pour'd on Aaron's heaa, 

Ran down his beard, and o'er his robes 
Its costly fragrance shed. 

3 'Tis like refreshing dew, which does 
On Hermon's top distil ; 

Or like the early drops that fall 
On Sion's favour'd hill. 

4 For Sion is the chosen seat 
Where the Almighty King 

The promis'd blessing has ordaizi'd* 
And life's eternal spring. 

SELECTION 108. CM. 
From the cxxxiv. Psalm of David. 

BLESS God, ye servants, that attend 
Upon his solemn state ; 
That in his temple's hallow'd courts 

With humble reverence wait. 
2 Within his house lift up your hands, 

And bless his holy Name : 
From Sion bless thy IsjraeL, Lord, 
Who earth and hea ren viidal franse. 
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SELECTION 109. CM. 

From the cxxxv. Psalm of David. 

O PRAISE the Lord with one con- 
And magnify his Name ; [sent, 
Let all the servants of the Lord 
His worthy praise proclaim. 
Praise him, all ye that in his house 
Attend with constant care ; 
With those that to his outmost courts 
With humble zeal repair. 

3 For God his own peculiar choice 
The sons of Jacob makes ; 

And Israel's offspring for his own 
Most valued treasure takes. 

4 That God is great, we often have 
By glad experience found; [power, 

And seen how he, with wondrous 
Above all gods is crown'd. 

5 For he, with unresisted strength. 
Performs his sovereign will, 

In heaven and earth, and watery stores 
That earth's deep caverns fill. 

6 Their just returns of thanks to God 
Let grateful Israel pay ; 

Nor let anointed Aaron's race 
To bless the Lord delay. 

7 Their sense of his unbounded love 
Let Levi's house express; 

And let all those who fear the Lord, 
His Name for ever bless. 

8 Let all with thanks his wondrous 

works 

In Sion's courts proclaim ; 
Let them in Salem, where he dwells, 
Exalt his holy Name. 

SELECTION 110. IL 4. 
From the cxxxv i. Psalm of David. 

TO God^ the mighty Lord, 
Your joyful thanks repeat ; 
To him due praise atford, 
As good as he is great. 
For God does prove 

Our constant friend ; 
His boundless love 
Shall never end. 
2 To him, whose wondrous power 

Al other gods obey. 
Whom earthly kings adore, 
Your grateful homage pay. 
For God, &c. 
S By his almighty hand 

Amazing v/orks are wrought; 
rhe heavens by his command 
W^ere to perfection brought. 
For God, &c. 
I He spread the ocean round 

About the spacious land ; 
knd bade the rising ground 
Above the waters stand. 
For God, &c. 
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5 By him the heavens display 
Their numerous hosts of light* 

The sun to rule by day. 
The moon and stars by night. 
For God, &c. 

6 He, in our depth of woes. 
On us with favour thought ; 

And from our cruel foes 
In peace and safety brought. 
For God, &c. 

7 He does the food supply 

On which all creatures live : 
To God, who reigns on high, 
Eternal praises give. 
For God will prove 

Our constant friend ; 
His boundless love 
Shall never end, 

SELECTION 111. L.M. 
From the cxxxvii. Psalm of David. 

WHEN we, our weary limbs to resti 
Sat down by proud Euphrates' 
stream, 

We wept, with doleful thoughts op' 
press'd. 

And Sion was our mournful theme. 

2 Our harps, that when with joy we 

sung, 

Were wont their tuneful parts to 
bear. 

With silent strings neglected hung 
On willow-trees that wither'd there. 

3 O Salem, our once happy seat. 
When I of thee forgetful prove, 

Let then my trembling hand forget 
The speaking strings with art to 
move ! 

4 If I to mention thee forbear. 
Perpetual silence be my doom ; 

Or if my chiefest joy compare 
With thee, Jerusalem, my home ! 

SELECTION 112. C. M. 
From the cxxxviii. Psalm of David. 

WITH my whole heart, my Go4 
and King, 
Thy praise I will proclaim ; 
Before the mighty I will sing. 
And bless thy holy Name. 

2 I'll worship at thy sacred seat. 
And, with thy love inspired, 

The praises of thy truth repeat. 
O'er all thy works admired. 

3 Thou graciously inclin'dst thine ea. , 
When I to thee did cry ; fet 

And, when my soul was press*d wi ii 
Didst inward strength supply. 

4 For God, although enthroned on htn 
Does thence the poor respect ; 

The proud, far off, his scornful ey« 
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5 Though Iwith troubles am oppress'd, 
fie shall my foes disarm, 

Relieve my soul when most distress'd, 
And keep me safe from harm. 

6 The Lord, whose mercies ever last, 
Shall fix my happy state ; 

A.nd, mindful of his favours past, 
Shall his own work complete. 

^SELECTION 113. L. M. 
From the cxxxix. i-'salra of David. 

rHOU, Lord, by strictest search hast 
known 

My rising up and lying down ; 

My secret thoughts are known to thee, 

Known long before conceived by me. 

2 Thine eye my bed and path surveys, 
My public haunts and private ways : 
Thou know'st what 'tis my lips would 

vent. 

My yet unutter'd words* intent. 

3 Surrounded by thy power I stand. 
On every side I find thy hand : 

O skill for human reach too high! 
Too dazzling bright for mortal eye t 

4 From thy all-seeing Spirit, Lord, 
What hiding-place doth earth afford 1 

where can I thy influence shun, 
Or whither from thy presence runi 

5 If up to heaven I take my flight, 
*Tig there thou dwell'st enthroned in 

light ; 

If to the world unseen, my God, 
There also hast thou thine abode. 

6 If I the morning's wings could gain, 
And fly beyond the western main ; 
E'en there, in earth's remotest land, 

1 still should find thy guiding hand. 

7 Or, should I try to shun thy sight 
Beneath the sable wings of night ; 
One glance from thee, one piercing ray. 
Would kindle darkness into day. 

3 The veil of night is no disguise, 
No screen from thy all-searching eyes ; 
Through midnight shades thou find'st 

thy way, 
As in the blazing noon of day. 

9 Thou know'stthe texture of my heart, 
My rein-s, and every vital part : 

Vt praise thee, from whose hands I 
came 

A woik of such a wondrous frame. 

10 Let me acknowledge too, O God, 
That since this maze of life I trod. 
Thy thoughts of love to me surmount 
The power of numbers to recount. 

11 Far sooner could I reckon o'er 
The sands upon the ocean's shore ; 
Each morn, revising what I've done, 
1 find th' account but new begun. 

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12 Search, try, O God, my thoughti 

and heart, 
If mischief lurk in any part ; 
Correct me where I go astray, 
And guide me in thy perfect way 

SELECTION 114. C M. 
From the cxli. Psalm of Da /id. 

LORD, in thy sight, O let my prajei 
Like morning incense rise ; 
My lifted hands accepted be 
As evening sacrifice. 

2 FromhastylanguagecurbmytGngue, 
And let a constant guard 

Still keep the portal of my lips 
With wary silence barr'd. 

3 From wickedmen'sdesigns and deodfi 
My heart and hands restrain ; 

Nor let me share their evil works, 
Or their unrighteous gain. 

4 Let upright men reprove my faults, 
And I shall think them kind ; 

Like healing oil upon my head 
I their reproof shall find. 

SELECTION 115. CM. 
From the cxliii. Psalm of David. 

LORD, hear my prayer, and to my 
cry 

Thy wonted audience lend ; 
In thy accustom' d faith and truth 
A gracious answer send. 

2 Nor at thy strict tribunal bring 
Thy servant to be tried ; 

For in thy sight no living man 
Can e'er be justified. 

3 To thee my hand-s in humble praj'^ei 
I fervently stretch out ; 

My soul for thy refreshment thirsts. 
Like land oppress'd with drought. 

4 Hear me with speed, my spirit failirf 
Thy face no longer hide, 

Lest I become forlorn, like them 
That in the grave reside. 

5 Thy kindness early let me hear. 
Whose trust on thee depends ; 

Teach me the way where I should fo, 
My soul to thee ascends. 

6 Do thou, O Lord, from all my foes 
Preserve and set me free ; 

A safe retreat, a hiding-place. 
My soul implores fVom thee. 

7 Thou art my God, thy righteous wtE 
Instruct me to obey ; 

Let thy good Spirit lead and keep 
My soul in thy right way. 

8 O, for the sake of thy great Name?, 
Revive my drooping heart ; 

For thy truth's sake, to me distress d 
Thv saving health impart. 
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SELECTION 116. L. M. 

From the cxliv. Psalm of David. 

LORD, what's in man, that thou 
should'st love 
Of him such tender care to take? 
What in his offspring could thee move 
Such great account of him to make 1 
2 The life of man does quickly fade, 

His thoughts but empty are and vain. 
His days are lilte a flying shade, 

Of whose short stay no signs remain. 
S To thee, almighty King of kings, 
In new-made hymns my voice I'll 
raise ; 

And instruments of many strings 
Shall help me to adore and praise. 

SELECTION 117. 
From the cxlv. Psalm of David. 
PART I. C. M. 

THEE will I bless, my God and King, 
Thy endless praise proclaim; 
This tribute daily I will bring. 

And ever bless thy Name. 
2 Thou, Lord, beyond compare art 
And highly to be' praised ; [great. 
Thy majesty, with boundless height. 
Above our knowledge raised. 

5 Renown'd for mighty acts, thy fame 
To future time extends ; 

From age to age thy glorious Name 

Successively descends. 
4 Whilst I thy glory and renown, 

And wondrous works express, 
Theworldwith me thymightshallown. 

And tliy great power confess. 

6 The praise that to thy love belongs, 
They shall with joy proclaim ; 

Thy truth of all their grateful songs 

Shall be the constant theme, 
f The Lord is good ; fresh acts of grace 

His pity still supplies ; 
His anger moves with slowest pace, 

His willing mercy flies. 
T Thy love through earth extends its 
* fame. 

To all thy works express' d ; 
These show thy praise, whilst thy 
great Name 

Is by thy servants bless'd. 

8 They, with a glorious prospect fired, 
Shail of thy kingdom speak ; 

And thy great power, by all admired, 
Their lofty subject make. 

9 God's mighty works of ancient date 
Shall thus to all be known ; 

hvd thus his kingdom's glorious state 
in all its splendour shown. 
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10 His steadfast throne, from changed 
free, 

Shall st.".nd for ever fast ; 
His boundless sway no end shall see, 
But tune itself outlast. 

PART II. C. M 

THE Lord does them suppoit that fell 
And makes the prostrate rise ; 
For his kind aid all cren^tures call. 
Who timely food supplies. 

2 Whate'er their various wants re- 

quire, 

With open hand he gives ; 
And so fulfils the just desire 
Of every thing that lives. 

3 How holy is the Lord, how just. 
How righteous all his ways ! 

How nigh to him, who with firm triurt 
For his assistance prays ! 

4 He grants the full desires of those 
Who him with fear adore ; 

And will their troubles soon compose. 
When they his aid implore. 

5 The Lord preserves all those with 

care 

Whom grateful love employs ; 
But sinners, who his vengeance dare. 
Injustice he destroys. 

6 My time to come, in praises spent. 
Shall still advance his fame ; 

And all mankind, with one consent. 
For ever bl-ess his Name. 

SELECTION 118. IIL 3. 
From the cxlv. Psalm of David. 

GOD, my King, thy might confessing, 
Ever will I bless thy Name ; 
Day by day thy throne addressing, 
Still will I thy praise proclaim." 

2 Honour great our God befitteth ; 
Who his majesty can reach '? 

Age to age his works transmitteth, 
Age to age his power shall teach. 

3 They shall talk of all thy glory. 
On thy might and greatness dwell, 

Speak of thy dread acts the story. 
And thy deeds of wonder tell. 

4 Nor shall fail from memory's tret- 

sure, 

Works by love and mercy wrought! 
Works of love surpassing measrire. 
Works of mercy passing thoufbl. 

5 Full of kindness and compassioa. 
Slow to anger, vast in love, 

God is good to all creation ; 
All his works his goodness prove. 

6 Allthy works, OLord, shall blessthe«, 
Thee "shall all thy saints adore ; 

King supreme shall they confess thee, 
And proclaim thy sovereign power 



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OF PSALMS. 



T They thy miarht, all micht excelling, 

Shall to all mankind make known; 
And the briLiuness of thy dwelling, 

And the glories of thy throne. 
8 Ever, God of eiidless praises, 

Bhall thy roya' might remain; 
Evermore i hy'brishtness blazes, 

Ever lasts thy righteous reign, 
a Them that fall the Lord protecteth, 

He sustains the bow'd and bent: 
Every eye from thee expecteth, 

Fix'd on thee, its nourishment. 

10 Thou to all, great God of nature, 
Giv'^t in season due their food ; 

Spread's! thy hand, and every creature 
Satishest still with good. 

11 God is just in all he doeth, 
Kind is he in all his ways ; 

He his ready presence showeth, 
When a faithful servant prays. 

12 Who sincerely seek and fear him, 
He to them their wish will give ; 

When they call, the Lord will hear 
them, 

He will hear them, and relieve. 

13 From Jehovah all who prize them 
Shall his saving health enjoy : 

All the wicked who despise him, 
He will in their sin destroy. 

14 Still, Jehovah, thee confessing. 
Shall my tongue thy praise proclaim; 

And may all niankind with blessing 
Ever hail thy holy Name. 

SELECTION 119. CM. 
From the cxlvi. Psalm of David. 

O PRAISE the Lord, and thou my 
soul. 

For ever bless his Name : 
His wondrous love, while life shall last, 
My constant praise shall claim. 

2 On princes, on the sons of men. 
Let none for aid rely ; 

They cannot help, they turn to dust. 
And all their counsels die. 

3 Then happy he, who Jacob's God 
For his protector takes ; 

Who still, with well-placed hope, the 
Lord 

His constant refuge makes. 

4 The Lord, who made both heaven 

and earth, 
And all that they contain. 
Will never quit his steadfast truth. 
Nor make his promise vain. 

5 The poor, oppress'd, from all their 

wr oners 
Are eased by his decree ; 
We srives the hungry needful food. 
And sets the prisoners free. 



6 By ^im the blind recei^ «> their sight, 

The weak and fall'n he rears ; 
With kiiKl regard and tender love 
He for tlte righteous cares. 

7 The strangers he preserves fro*i 

harm, 

The orphan kindly treats ; 
Defends the widow, and the wiles 
Of wicked men defeats. 

8 The God that does in Sion dwell 
Is our eternal King : 

From age to age his reign endures* 
Let all his praises sing. 

SELECTION 120. II. 2. 
From the cxlvi. Psalm of Davia. 

I'LL praise my Maker withmybrealhr 
And when my voice is lost in death, 
Praise shall' employ my noblei 
powers : 

My days of praise shall ne'er be past, 
While life, and thought, and being last, 
Or immortality endures. 

2 Wlw should I place in man my trustl 
Ev'n princes die and turn to dust. 

Vain is the help of flesh and blood ; 
Their breath departs, their pomp and 
power, 

And thoughts, all vanish in an hour. 
Nor can they make their promise 
good. 

3 Happy the man whose hopes rely 
On Israel's God : he made the sky, 

And earth, and seas, with all their 
train ; 

He saves th' oppress'd, he feeds tlie 
poor ; 

His truth for ever stands secure. 
And none shall fmd his promise vain. 

4 The Lord gives eyesight to the blind, 
The Lord supports the sinking mind, 

He sends the righteous strength and 
peace, 

He helps the stranger in distress, 
The widow and the fatherless, 
And to the prisoner grants release, 

5 God shall the wicked overturn, 
On them his wrath shall ever burn, 

Sinners shall perish in their ways i 
Sion ! the God thy sons adore. 
He, he is King for evermore ; 

The Lord thy God for ever prais« 

SELECTION 121. 
From the cxlvii. Psalm of David. 
PART I. C. M. 

O PRAISE the Lord with hymns of 
joy, 

And celebrate his fame ; 
For pleasant, good, and comely tip 
To praise his holy Name. 
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1 Mia holy city God will build, 
Though leveU'd with the ground ; 

Bring back his people, though dis- 
persed 

Through all the nations round. 

3 He kindly heals the broken hearts, 
And all their wounds does close ; 

He tells the number of the stars. 
Their several names he knows. 

4 Great is the Lord, and great his 

power. 
His wisdom has no bound ; 
The meek he raises, and throws down 
The wicked to the ground. 

5 To God the Lord, a hymn of praise 
W.ith grateful voices sinar ; 

To songs of triumph tune the harp, 
And strike each warbling string. 

6 He covers heaven with clouds, and 

thence 
Refreshing rain bestows ; 
And on the mountains, through his 
care, 

The grass in plenty grows. 

7 His care the beasts that looselyrange 
With timely food supplies ; 

He feeds the ravens' tender brood, 
And stops their hungry cries. 

8 The Lord to him that fears his Name 
His tender love extends ; 

To him that on his boundless grace 
With steadfast hope depends. 

9 Let Sion and Jerusalem 

To God their praise address ; 
Whose strength secures their lasting 
gates, 

Who does their children bless. 
PART n. L. M. 

JEHOVAH speaks : swift from the 
skies 

To earth the sovereign mandate flies ; 
The elements confess their Lord, 
With prompt obedience to his word ; 

2 The thick-descending flakes of snow 
O'er earth a fleecy mantle throw ; 
And glitt'ring frost o'er all the plains 
Binds nature fast in icy chains. 

S He speaks : the ice and snow obey. 
And nature's fetters melt away; 
Softly the vernal breezes blow, 
Aud murmuring waters freely flow. 

4 But nobler works his grace record ; 
To Israel he reveals his word ; 

To them, his chosen flock, alone, 
He makes his acred precepts known. 

5 Such bliss no heathen nation shares. 
His oracles are only theirs : 

Let Israel then their voices raise, 
And bless their God in songs of praise. 
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SELECTION 122. II 4. 
From the cxiviii. Psalm of Davii^ 
"V^E boundless realms of joy, 
X Exalt your Maker's fame ; 
His praise your song employ 
Above the starry frame : 
Your voices raise, 
Ye Cherubim 
And Seraphim, 
To sing his praise. 

2 Thou moon, that rul'st the night. 
And sun, that guid'st the day 

Ye glittering stars of light, 
To him your homage pay : 
His praise declare, 
Ye heavens above, 
And clouds that move 
In liquid air. 

3 Let them adore the Lord, 
And praise his holy Name, 

By whose almighty word 
They all from nothing came ; 
And all shall last 
From changes free ; 
His firm decree 
Stands ever fast. 

4 Let earth her tribute pay : 
Praise him, ye dreadful whales. 

And fish that through the sea 
Glide swift with glittering scales | 
Fire, hail, and snow, 
And misty air. 
And winds that where 
He bids them blow. 

5 By hills, and mountains, all 
In grateful concert join'd ; 

By cedars stately tall, 
And trees for fruit design'd ; 
By every beast. 
And creeping thing, 
And fowl of wing, 
His Name be blest. 

6 Let all of highest birth, 
With those of humbler name. 

And judges of the earth, 
His matchless praise proclaim: 
In this design. 
Let youths with maids, 
And hoary heads 
With children, join. 

7 United zeal be shown 

His wondrous fame to raise, 
Whose glorious Name alone 
Deserves our endless praise; 
Earth's utmost ejids 
His power obej'^ ; 
His glorious sway 
The sky transcends. 

8 His chosen saints to grace. 
He sets them up on high ; 

And favours Israel's race, 
Wno still to him are nigh : 



SELECTIONS OF PSALMS. 



O therefore raise 
Four grateful voice, 
And still rejoice 

The Lord to praise 1 

SELECTION 123. IV. !. 
From the cxlix. Psalm oi David. 

PRAISE ye the Lord, 
Prepare your glad voiwCy 
His praise in the great 

Assembly to sing : 
fn their great Creator 

Let Israel rejoice ; 
And children of Sion 

Be glad in their King. 
2 Let them his great Name 

Extol in their songs, 
With hearts well attuned 

His praises express ; 
Who always takes pleasure 

To hear their glad tongues, 
And waits with salvation 

The humble to bless. 
S With glory adorn'd, 
His people shall sing 
To God, who their heads 

With safety doth shield ; 
Such honour and triumph 
His favour shall bring ; 
Q tlierefore, for ever 
AH praise to him yield 1 



SELECTION 124. L. M- 
From the el. Psalm ot Davtd. 

O PRAISE the Lord in that bleal 
place, 

From whence his goodness largely 
flows ; 

Praise him in heaven where his faco> 
Unveil'd, in perfect glory shows. 

2 Praise him for all the mighty acts 
Which he in our behalf has done ; 

His kindness this return exacts, 
With which our praise should equal 
run. 

3 Let the shrill trumpet's warlike 

voice 

Make rocks and hills his praise re- 
bound : 

Praise him with harp's melodious 
noise. 

And gentle psaltery's silver sound. 

4 Let them who joyful hymns com- 

pose. 

To cymbals set their songs of 
praise ; 

To well-tuned cymbals, and to those 
That loudly sound on solemn days. 

5 Let all that vital breath enjoy. 
The breath he does to them afford. 

In just returns of praise employ : 
Let every creature praise tiie Lord. 



OT THK SSLfiCTIONS OF PSALMS IN KETBS. 



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SHCWINO WHERB TO FIND EACH PSALM, AND PART OF A PSALM 
BY THE BE&INJNING. 



Psalm. Part. Pasrs. 

According to thy promised grace cxix. 97 7 32 

Adored for ever be the Lord xxviii. 23 9 

Approach, ye children of the Lord ^'Xxxiv. 29 2 10 

As pants the hart for cooling streams ••xlii. 36 12 

As pants the wearied hart for cooling springs - •• xlii. 37 13 

Attend, my people ; Israel, hear 1. 43 2 14 

Be gracious to thy servant, Lord cxix. 97 3 31 

Bless'd is the man whom thou, OLord xciv. 73 2 24 

Bless God, my soul ; thou. Lord, alone civ. 83 27 

Bless God, ye servants, that attend cxxxiv.- •• '108 37 

But who thine anger's dread effects- xc. 69 2- -22 

Consider my affliction, Lord cxix. 97 20 35 

Consider that the righteous man iv. 4 - - • • 3 

Deceitful thoughts and practices- cxix. 97---«15-'« -Si 

Defend me, Lord, from shame xxxi. 26- • — '9 

For ever, and for ever, Lord cxix. 97- •12 33 

For thee, O God, our constant praise Ixv. 50 16 

From lowest depths of woe citxx.- -104 37 

Give ear, thou Judge of all the earth Iv. 45* ••• 15 

God is our refuge in distress xlvi. 40 13 

God, my King, thy might confessing cxlv. 118 -40 

God of my life, O Lord, most high Ixxxviii. 67 2i 

God shall arise, and Sion view cii. 80 2 25 

God shall charge his angel legions xci. 70 2 23 

God's perfect law converts the soul xix. 15 2 6 

God's temple crowns the holy mount Ixxxvii. 66 -•• •21 

Had not the Lord, may Israel say cxxiv.- • • •lOO • '38 

Happy Ihe man whose tender care xli. 35 12 

Have mercy, Lord, on me * * li. 44 14 

Hear, O my people; to my law Ixxviii.- • • ••60 19 

He's biest whose sins have pardon gain'd xxxii. 27 9 

He that has God his guardian made xci.--^» 70 23 

How bless'd are they who always keep cxix. 97 31 

How bleat is he who ne'er consents i. 1 3 

H\;w good and pleasant must it be xcii. 71- •• •- 23 

How long wilt thou forget me, Lord • 'Xiii.- ••10 5 

Bow manilbld thy works, O Lo?rd •* -civ. - •• • 84- — — • •• S7 

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Pjalm. Part. Magu 

How shall the young preserve their ways cxix. 97 2 3] 

How various, Lord, thy works are found civ.« - "83 2 2 

How vast must tlieir advantage be cxxxiii.- • • •J07 3' 

ni praise my Maker with my breath cxlvi.* •• .120- ••• 4 

In mercy, not in wrath vi. Q.,..^.. 

In my distress to God I cried xxx. 25 

Instruct me in thy statutes, Lord cxix. 97 5- -3 

In thee I put my steadfast trust Ixxi. 55 1 

1 waited meekly for the Lord xl. 34 1 

Jehovah reigns, let all the earXh xcvii. 76 2 

Tehovah reigns, let therefore all xcix. 78 2 

Jehovah speaks: swift from the skies cxlvii. 121 2 4 

Judge me, O Lord, for I the paths xxvi. 21 

Let all the just to God, with joy xxxiii. 28 1 16 

Let all the lands, with shouts of joy Ixvi. 51 1 16 

Let me with light and truth be bless'd xliii. 38 L 

Like water is my life pour'd out xxii. 17 2 7 

Lo! hills and mountains shall bring forth Ixxii. 56 18 

Lord, for ever at thy side cxxxi. • • • -105 37 

Lord, from thy unexhausted store Ixv. 50 2 16 

Lord, hear my prayer, and to my cry cxliii, 115 39 

Lord, in thy sight, O let my prayer cxli. 114 59 

Lord, let me know my term of days xxxix. 33 19 

Lord, not to us, we claim no share cxv. 93 29 

Lord, though at times surprised by fear Ivi. 46 15 

Lord, to ray brethren I'll declare xxii. 17 3 

Lord, what's in man that thou should'st love cxliv.- • • -116 40 

Lord, who'tj the happy man that may xv. 12 

Magnify Jehovah's name cvii. 87 '28 

May Jacob's God defend xx. 16 

Mine eyes, alas! begin to fail cxix. 97 16 34 

My God, my God, why leav'st thou me xxii. 17 1 

My grateful soul shall bless the Lord xvi 13 

My offerings to God's house I'll bring • Ixvi. 51 2 17 

My soul, for help on God rely Ixii. 48 16 

My soul, howe'er distress'd and poor Ixix. 54 2 18 

My soul, inspired with sacred love ciii. 81 26 

My soul, oppress'd with deadly care cxix. 97 4 31 

My soul with grateful thoughts of love cxvi. 94 2^ 

My soul with long expectance faints cxix. 97- •• - ll 33 

No change of time shall ever shock- — --i-"' 'Xviii. 14 1 



O all ye people clap your handS'*-—- • — - xlvii. 41 1- 

O bless the Lord, my soul ciii. 82---«- 2< 

O come, loud anthems let us sing- • xcv. 74 2 

O God, my gracious God, to thee Ixiii. 49 1 

O God, my heart is tix'd, 'tis bent Ivii.- • 47 

O God, my heart is fully bent cviii. 88 2 

O God of hosts, the mighty Lord Ixxxiv. "... 63 2 

O God our Saviour, all our hearts Ixxxv. •• -64 2 

O Lord, my God, my portion thou cxix. 97 8 3 

O Lord, the saviour and defence • xc. 69 1 2 

O Lord, thy mercy my sure hope xxxvi. 30 1 

O praise the Lord, and thou, my soul cxlvi. 119 4 

O praise the Lord, for he is good cxviii.- • • -95 • 3 

O praise the Lord in that blest place cl. 124 4^ 

O praise the Lord with hymns of joy cxlvii. 121- • - -l 41 

O praise the Lord with one conseit- • cxxxv. 109. -38 

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Psalm. Part Pape 

J praise ye the Lord cxlix. 123 49 

) render thanks and bless the Lord cv. 85 ^ 

O render thanks to God above cvi. 86 27 

O Thou, whom heavenly hosts obey Ixxx. 61 19 

O Thou, to whom all creatures bow viii. 7 4 

O 'twas a joyful sound to hear cxxii. 99 36 

O with due reverence let us all cxxxii. 106 37 

Praise ye the Lord ; our God to praise cxi. 90 29 

Regard my words, O gracious Lord ^«....v. 5 4 

Save me, O God, from waves that roll Ixix. 54 P 

Say ye, the Lord shall not regard xciv. 73 23 

Sing to the Lord a new-made song xcvi. 75 24 

Sing to the Lord a new-made song xcviii. 77 25 

That man is blest who stands in awe-»««^ •* — cxii. 91 29 

Thee will I bless my God and King cxlv.-"'117 40 

The good man's way is God's delight xxxvii. 31 2 11 

The heavens declare thy glory, Lord xix. 15 6 

The Lord a holy temple hath xi. 9 4 

The Lord does them support that fall cxlv.- •• -117 2 40 

The Lord hath spoke, the mighty God 1. 43 14 

The Lord himself, the mighty Lord xxiii. 18 7 

The Lord look'd down from heaven's high tower xiv. 11 ---S 

The Lord, the only God, is great xlviii. 42 14 

The Lord unto my Lord thus spake* ••• ex. 89 28 

The love that to thy laws I bear cxix. 97 13 34 

The man is blest that fears the Lord cxxviii. 103 37 

The Name of our God Ixxvi. 59 19 

The servants of Jehovah's will Ixviii. 53 17 

The spacious earth is all the Lord's xxiv. 19 7 

The strong foundations of the earth • cii. 80 3 26 

The wicked I in power have seen xxxvii. 31-' 3 "-l] 

The wonders which thy laws contain cxix. 97- ••-17 34 

Thine is the cheerful day, O Lord Ixxiv. 58 1? 

Thou art the righteous Judge, in whom cxix. 97- •••18 ?i 

Though wicked men grow rich or great xxxvii. 31 11 

Thou, gracious God art my defence iii. 3 3 

Thou, Lord, by strictest search hast known cxxxix.- • • -113 39 

Thou suit'st, O Lord, thy righteous ways xviii. 14 2 5 

Through all the changing scenes of life xxxiv.- 29- ]0 

Thus God declares his sovereign will ii. 2 3 

Thy chastening wrath, O Lord, restrain xxxviii. 32 11 

Thy constant blessing. Lord, bestow cxix. 97 6- •• 32 

Thy mercies. Lord, shall be my song • -Ixxxix. 68 21 

Thy presence, Lord, hath me supplied Ixxiii. 57 19 

Thy sacred word my joyful breast cxix. 97 21« ••.35 

Thy wondrous power. Almighty Lord cvii.. • ••87 2. .. '20 

Thy word is to my feet a lamp cxix. 97 14' • • '04 

To bless thy chosen race Ixvii.* •••52 [7 

To celebrate thy praise, O Lord ix.* • • -8 4 

To God, in vi^hom 1 trust xxv.- • ••20 8 

To God, our never-failing strength Ixxxi. 62 20 

To God, the mighty Lord cxxxvi.^.« 110 33 

To me, who am the workmanship cxix 97 10 - •• 33 

To my complaint, O Lord, my God Ixxxvi. 65 20 

To my request and earnest cry cxix. 97- •• 22- • .?5 

To Sion's hill I lift my eyes cxxi.- • .-98 36 



We build with fruitless cost, unless cxxvii. 102 3t 

Whate'er the mighty Lord decrees xxxiii.« • ..28 2 •• - io 

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Psalm. Part. Pa^j^ 

When I pour out my soul in prayer cii.- • -80 1 23 

When we our weary limbs to rest »• • • •cxxxvii.* • •111 36 

While I the King's loud praise rehearse xlv.** '-29 13 

Whom should I fear, since God to me xxvii. 22 8 

Who place on Sion's God their trust cxxv.'«"101 -30 

With cheerful notes let all the earth cxvii. 95"-. 30 

With glory clad, with strength array'd xciU. 72 23 

With me thy servant, thou hast dealt cxix. 97 9 33 

With my whole heart, my God and King cxxxviii. 112 38 

With my whole heart to God I call'd cxix.« ♦ • .97 19 34 

With one consent let all the earth c.'-»» 79 25 

Ye boundless realms of joy cxlviii. 122 i% 

Ye saints and servants of the Lord ••••cxiii. 92 ^ 80 

Ye tiiat in might and oower exsel - 'Mij • 84 . .0 



TABLE, 



rc FINE THE PSALMS IN THE FOREaOING SELECTICXS ST7ITED VQ 
PARTICULAR SUBJECTS AND OCCASIONS. 



Moration of God, Selects?, 50, 74, 75, 

117. (See Praise.) 
• of the second Person in 

the Trinity, 41. 
Advent, SeJec's proper for, 43, part i.; 

68, 75, 76, 77. 
JSffiicted, prayer of, 10, 36,37, 73, part ii.; 

80, 97, p. xi.; 115. 

, comfort of, 97, p. vii. 

, complaint of, 36, 37» 80, p. i.; 

115. 

, Selec proper for, 97. 

^afflictions, benefits of, 73, p.ii.; 97,p.ix, 
ver. 3. 

, deliverance from them cele- 
brated, 29, 87. 

j3§-ed Saint, prayer of, 55, ver. 0. 

Mlmsgiving, 35, ver. 1, 2, 3 ; 91. 

Jlngels, guard the righteous, 29, ver. 4; 
70, p. ii. 

, called on to praise the Lord, 

81, ver. 11, 12. 

Ascension, 19, ver. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ; 41, 53, 
ver. 4, 5. 

£.sh- Wednesday^ 44, 104. (See Peni- 
tential.) 

Assistance from God, 112, 116. 

Atheism, practical, punishment de- 
nounced against, 11. 

Attributes of God, 30, 90, 117, 119, 120, 
121. 

Blessing of God, on temporal business 

and comforts, 102, 103. 
Blessings promised to the righteous, 1, 

27, 103. 

Blood of Christ, cleansing from sin, 
prefigured by the ceremonies of 
the law, 44. 

Brotherly love, 107. 

Care of God over his saints, 29. 

Charity to the poor. (See Almsgiving.) 

Charitable man, blessings promised to, 
35, ver. 1, 2, 3. 

Children, instructed in God's law, 60, 
ver. 3, 6 ; 97, p. ii. 

Christ, the true David, 68. (fiee David.) 

— , covenant made with him typi- 
fied by David, 68. 

, divinity of, 39, v^t. 6-8 ; 41, 89. 



Christ, his incarnation, 34, ver. 6, &c. 

, David in the person of, de- 
scribes his sorrows, and the malice 
and persecution of his enemies, 
and prays for deliverance, 17, 34, 
45. 

• — , his death and sufferings set 

forth in the person of David, 17, 
34, 45, 54. 

, his resurrection predicted, 2, 

13, 54, p. ii.; 96, ver. 11, &c. 

— — — , his ascension celebrated, 19, 

41, 53. 

, his exaltation in his human 
nature to his mediatorial kingdom, 
2, 7, 56, 68, 89, 96, 106. 

, his glorification in his human 
nature, 7. 

{ , his love to his Church cele- 
brated, 39, 

— , his glory and power, 39. 

, Yds kingdom among the Gentiles^ 

56, 66, 89, 106. 

, a Priest and JS^ng, 89. 

, our strength and righteousness^ 

, his first and second coming, 43, 

75, 76, 77. 

Christmas-dav, 39,64, three last versesj 

68, 89, 106. 
Church, built on Jesus Christ, 96, ven 

11, &c. 

, gathered and settled, 106. 

, its beauty, worship, and orders 

42, 99. 

, the birth-place of saints, 31. 

, snfety and joy in it, 22, 12, 631 

,destruction of its enemies, 59, 

, Gentiles gathered into it, 3S; 

41. 

, God defends it and fights fof 

It, 16, 40, 101. 

, Christ's love to it, 39. 

, God's presence in it, and de^ 

light in it, 29, 106. 
, the garden of the Lord, 71, 

ver. 8, 9. 

, the spouse of Christ, 29, 

, its increase, 52. 



TABLE OF SUBJECTS. 



Church, in affliction, 61. 

, comforted, 101. 

— — , the honour and safety of a 

nation, 42. 
, its festivals joyfully attended, 

99. 

Comfort and support in God, 4, 13, 27, 
29, 40, 73, p. ii., first three verses. 

and support in sadness, prayed 

for, 80 

— and support of God's Spirit, 

prayed for, 37, 38, 44. 
CorrmuniyTi of saints, 107. 
Complaint of absence from public wor- 
, ship, 36, 37. 

_ of sickness, 6. 

• of temptation and spiritual 

afflictions, 36, 37. 
■ of l)«avy afflictions in mind 

and body, SO, 115. 
Compassiun of God, 81, 82, 117, from 

ver. 6. 

Confession of sin, repentance and par- 
don, 27, 32, 44, 104, 115. 
Confirmation, Selec's proper for, 1-5, 

p. ii.; 20, ver. 5, &c.; 29, p. ii. ver. 

1, &c.; 44, ver. 8, &c.; 97, p. ii. 

ver. 1, &;c.; p. v. ver. 1, &c.; p. 

xiv. ver. 1, &cc. 
Conscience, its guilt relieved, 27, 104. 
Consecration of a church, 106. (See 

Office of Consecration.) 

, an act of, 20, 44. 

Converse with God, 49. 

Conversion of Jews and Gentiles, 6o, 

75, 86. 

Corruption of manner, general, 11. 
Counsel and support from Gjod, 13, 97. 
Courage in death, 13. 
Covenant made with Christ in the per- 
son of David. 68. 
Creation and Providence, 28, 84, 109, 

, 110, 121, 148. 
Creatures, no trust in them, and God 
all-sufficient, 2a p. ii.; 48, 119. 

— — , praising God, 122. 

David, in his sufferings, deliverances, 
kinsfdom, &c., a type of Christ, 2, 
14, 17, 34, 39, 45, 54, 56, 68, &9, 96, 
106. (See Christ.) 
Death, courage in, 13, 18, ver. 4. 
, deliverance from, 26, 96. 

, of Christ, 17, 54. 

— , of saints and sinners, 31. 

, the effect of sin, 69. 

Defence and salvation in God, 3, 14, 98. 
Delaying sinners warned, 74, verse 7. 
^ Delight in God, 14, 36, 37, 49, 57, 63. 
Deliverance begun and perfected, 64. 
■■ from despair, 14. 

■ ' from deep distress, 29, 34. 

from death, 26, 96. 

from oppression and false- 

iiooa, 46. 

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Deliverance from persecution, 5, 731. 

from slander, 5, 26. 

from shipwreck, 87, p. ii 

by prayer, 29, 34. 

Desertion and distress of soul, 10, 32, 
115. 

Desire of knowledge, 97, p. v. 

of holiness, 97, p. v. 

of comfort and succour, 97, p. v . 

ver. 6, &.C. 

of quickening grace, 97, p. iv. 

Desolations, the Church safe in them, 

40. 

Devotion, 108. 

, in sickness, 6, 33. 

Direction prayed for, 20. 
Distress relieved, 29, 34, 104. 
Divinity of Christ, 39, 89. 
Dominion of man, 7, verses 5, 6. 
Doubts and fears suppressed, 3, 26, 36, 
37. 

Easter-eve, Selec's proper for, 13, ver. 

3, &c.; 34, verses 1, 2. 
Easter, Selec's proper for, 2, verse, 2 

to the end ; 25, 47, 96. 
Education, religious, 29, p. ii.; 60, vet^ 

3, &LC.; 97, p. ii. 
End of righteous and wicked, 1, 31. 
Enemies of Christ and the Church, 

(typified by the enemies of David 

and Israel,) 14, 59. (See ChnsU 

Church, David.) 
Envy and unbelief cured, 31. . 
Epiphany, season of, Selec's proper for, 

17, p. iii., ver. 6, &c.; 39, 42, 52, 56, 

66, 75, 77. (See Gentiles Kingdom 

of Christ.) 
Equity and wisdom of Providence, 8. 
Evening Selec, 63, last stanza. 
Evidences of grace, 12, 21. 
Exaltation of Christ, 2, 7, 56, 89. 
Examination, 113, last verse. 
Faith in divine power and mercy, 47, 

48, 104. 

Faithfulness of God, 68, 85, QO, 117, 118, 
119. 

Family love and worship, 115. 
Fear in the worship of God, 68, ver. 7, 
&c., 78. 

and reverence of God, 28, p. i., last 

ver., 103. {^qq Qod, his power, ani 
majesty.) * 

Fears and doubts suppressed, 3, 2b, 29, 
38, 37. 

Formal worship, 43, p. ii. 
Forgiveness of sin prayed for, 32, 44. 

(See Penitential-, Pardon.) 
Frailty of man, 33, 69, 116. 
Fretfulness discouraged, 31. 
Friendship, its blessings, 107. 
Funeral, Selec's proper for, 33, 69, 116, 

verse 2. 

Gentiles given to Christ, 2, 17, p. iii., 
last five verses ; 56. 



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SUBJECTS. 



Oaotiles gathered into the Church, 39, 

41, 52, 66, 75. 
, owning the true Gk)d, 50, p. i., 

verse 2 ; 52, 75, 77. 
Olorijication of Christ in his human 

nature, 7. 
Olory of Christ, 39. 
and grace promised, 63, 77, last 

three verses. 
Qod^ his greatness and glory, 7. 
- — , hia perfections and providence 

extolled, 30, 50, p. ii.; 85, 118, 121. 
- — , his goodness, &c.; 81, 82 117, p. 

i., verse 6, &c.; 121. 
— , his omniscience, 113. 
— his omnipresence, 113. 

— , his onmipotence, 53, 68, verse 6, 
&c.; 72, 75. 

— , his justice, 30, verse 2; 71, last 
verse. 

■ , his sovereignty and goodness, 7, 

92, 116. 

- — , his compassion, 82, 117, p. i., ver. 
6, &c., and p. ii.; 118, ver. 5, &c. 

- - -, his care of the saints, 3, 29. 

our defence and salvation, 3, 28, 

p. ii.; 93. 
, eternal, &c. 

, eternal, and man mortal, 69, 80, 

p. i. 

, faithfulness, 68, 90, 117, 118. 

, goodness and mercy, 81, 82, 117, 

118. 

, goodness and truth, 117, 118, 

119. 

, governing power and goodness, 

51. 

, greatness and goodness, 63, 116, 

117, 118, 121. 
. , the Judge, 8, verse 3 ; 43, 76, 77, 

last verse. 

, his majesty, 49, 76. 

, his condescension, 92. 

, mercy and truth, 30, 82, 110, 117, 

118. 

, made man, 7, verse 5, &;c. 

, his perfections extolled, 30. 90, 

117, 118, 119, 120, 121. 

, our portion, 4, 57. 

, his power and majesty, 53, 68, 

verse 6, &c ; 72, 75. 

« , our preserver, 98, 112. 

- — , present in his Church, 40, 63. 

, our Shepherd, 18 

, our support and comfort, 73, p. ii. 

, supreme governor, 74. 

, his vengeance and compassion, 

53, 75. 

, unchangeable, 68, 90. 

, worthy of all praise, 117, 118, 119, 

120, 124. 

Qcod Friday, Selec's proper for, 17, 34, 
45, 54. (See Christy his sufferings 
and death.) 

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Good Works, 4, 12, 86, verse 3, fee; »!, 
97. 

Goodness of God celebrated, 81,82, 121, 
(See God.) 

Gospel, its blessings, glory, and suc- 
cess, 15, 39, 68, 77, 89, 90. 

Grace, prayed for, 20, 36, 37, 38. 

, its evidences, 21. 

, without merit, 27. 

of Christ, 39, 56. 

and providence, 28, 30, 109. 110. 

, preserving and restoring, 27, 

31, p. ii.; 101, 112. 

and glory, 63, two last verses ; 

97, three last verses. 
, pardoning, quickening, and 

sanctifying, 97, p. iii. v. viii. x. 
Greatness of God, and his goodness, 

53, 116, 117, 118, 120, 121. 
Guilt of conscience removed, 27, 44, 

104. 

Harvest, 50, p. ii ; 121, verse 6, &e. 
Health, sickness, and recovery, 6, 25, 

32, 33, 69, 80, p. i.; 94. 
Heari7ig of prayer, 4, 50, p. L; 51, p. ii.; 

80, p. i. 
Heart, known to God, 113. 
Heaven, 13, 19, verse 3, &c.; 76, ver. 5. 
Holiness, 4, 12, 19, ver. 4, &c.; 86, ver. 

3, &c.; 91, 97. 
Holy Spirit, supplication for, 36, 37, 44, 

verse 9, &c. (See Grace.) 
Hope and trust in God, 3, 13, 14, 22, 26, 

40, 46, 48, 55, 65, 93, verse 3, &c.; 

101. 

Humiliation, day of, Selec's proper for. 

(See Penitential Psalms.) 
Humility, profession of, 105. 
Hypocrites and hypocrisy, 43, p. ii. 
Incarnatio7i of Christ, .'^4, verse 6, &c 
Instruction, spiritual, 20, verse 3 ; 29, 

p. ii.; 97. 

Institution of a minister, 99, 106, 107. 

Instructive Selec's, displaying the dif- 
ferent characters and ends of good 
and bad men, 1, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 19, 
50, 27, 29, 30, 31, 43, 57, 63, 70, 71, 
73, 91, 97, 98, 101, 102, 103, 107. 

Intercession, Selec's of, 16, 52, 99, las* 
four verses ; 106. 

Judgment, day of, 1, last three verses; 
43, p. i.; 75, last stanza ; 76, 77, 
last verse. (See Jldvent.) 

Justice of God. (See God, his perfec- 
tions.) 

Justification from the free eraoe of 
God, 27, 104. 

Kingdom of Christ, 2, 56, 66^ 68, 89, 100. 
(See Christ, Epiphany.) 

Knowledge, spiritual, desired, 97, v%?. 
5, &c.; p. v., p. xvii., &c. 

Law of God, its excellence, consola- 
tions, delight in it, &:c., 15, 97, p. 
i., p. v., p. xiii., p. xvL 
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Lent, Selec's proper for. (See Peni- 

tential Psalms.) 
Liberality to the poor, 35, three first 

verses ; 91, ver. 3, &c. 
Life, its shortness and frailty, 33, 69. 

, uncertainty of, 33. 

Longing- after God, 36, 37, 49. 

Lord's day. 49, first three stanzas; 74, 

75, 79, 96, ver. 12 to the end. 
Love to our neighbour 12. 

, brotherly, 107. 

Majesty of God, 53. (See Ood.) 
Man, his dominion, 7, verse 5, &:c. 

, his mortality, 33, 69, p. i.; 60, p. 1. 

J^atiov^s safety is the Church, 42. 
J^ational deliverance, 69, 100. 
desolations, the Church and 

people of God safe in them, 40. 
Obedience, sincere, 27, last two verses; 

. 113, last verse. 
Old Age, 69, p. i., verse 9, 10. 
Omnipresence of God, 113, (rfee Chd ) 
Omnipotence of God, 6S, verse 6, and 

foliov/ing. (See God.) 
Omniscience of God, 113. (See Ood.) 
Pardon, mercy, and grace prayed for, 

6, 20, 27, 44, 64, 104, 107. (See 

Penitential Psalms, Repentance.) 
Passion-week, Selec's proper for, 17, 45, 

54. (See Christy his sufferings and 

death.) 

Patience under afflictions and persecu- 
tions, 31, 33, 104. 

Peace and holiness, urged, 29, p. 11. 

, return of, after war, 77, 96. 

Penitential Selec's. 6, 27, 32, 44, 80, p. i.; 
104, 115. 

Perfections of God extolled, 30, 90, 117, 
118, 119, 120, 121. (See Ood.) 

Persecution, prayer in the time of, 55, 
115.- 

, courage in time of, 40, 73, 

p. ii. 

, delivers-nce from, 8, 73, p. ii. 

Pestilence, preservation in it, 70. 
Piety, instruction in, 29, p. ii. 
Poor, charity to. (See Almsgiving.) 
Portion, God our, 4, last three verses ; 
57. 

Power of Christ, 39, 

of God, 53, 68. (See Ood.) 

Praise, Selec-s of, 51, 79, 81, 82, 90, 112, 
117, 118, 119, 120. 

for creation and providence, 28, 

83. 

— from all creatures, 122. 

for temporal blessings, 53, 120. 

for eminent deliverances, 29, 96. 

for the victories by which God 

effected our redemption, 77. 

for health restored, 25, 94. 

for hearing prayer ^1, last three 

verses. 

to the Messiah, 3SL 

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Praise from all nations, 95. 

for protection, grace, eind truth, 

47. 

for rain, 50, p h. 

Prayer. 4, 50. 

in time of war, 16. 

Preservation, daily, 98. 

in time of public danger 

and calamity, 40, 70, 91, last verse. 

from sin and its punish- 
ments, 15,* p. ii.; ver. 7 ; 20, 23, 34. 

Preserver. (See Ood.) 

Priestly office of Christ, 89. 

Propagation of the Gospel, 39, 41, 53, 
50, 117, 118. 

Prophetical Selec's. 2, 13, 17, 34, 39, 53. 
56, 66, 96. 

Pro5j9eroussinners,theirfearfulend.3l. 
Protection of God, extended to the 

righteous, 29, verse 4, &c.; 31, 70, 

101. 

Providence, its wisdom and equity, 8, 
last verse ; 75, 76. 

and grace, 30, 121. 

in the works of creation, 28, 

50, p. ii.; 68, 84, 87, 109, 110, 121. 

Punishment of sinners. (See Prosper- 
ous sinners. Sinners warned.) 

Qualifications of a Christian, 12, 19. 

Quickening grace. (See Orace.) 

Rain, 50, p. ii.; 121, p. i., verse 6. 

Redemption, the mercies of, celebrated, 
81, 82, 87, p. i. 

Recovery from sickness. (See Sick- 
ness.) 

Relative duties, 12, 107. 

Religious education. (See Education.) 

Renovation, 44, verse 6, &c.; 97, p. v. 

(See Orace.) 
Repentance, relative to, 6, 27, 32, 44, SO, 

p. i.; 104, 115. 
Resignation, 33, 105. 
Restoring grace, 18, verse 3. (See 

Orace.) 

Resurrection of Christ and of the saints 
predicted, 13, verse 3, &c.; 25, 96, 
verse 11, «&c. (See Christ, Easter- 
eve, Easter.) 

Reverence in worship. (See Worship.) 

Righteous, character of, 12. (See Holi- 
ness.) 

, protected by God, 29, v ers« 

4,.&:c.; 31,70. 
, blessings promised to, 1,27, 

last verse ; 103. (See Saints.) 
Righteousness of Christ, trusted in, 55. 

, from God, 55. 

Safety in danger, 70. (See Pr-eserva' 

tion.) 

Saints, character of, 12, 19, 

, protection promised to, 29, vec. 

4, &c.; 31, 70, 101. 
, blessings promi.sed to, 4, 27, 71, 

verses 8, 9 ; 103. 



TABLE OF 



SUBJECTS. 



ScZrflft'on, and eternal joys, 13, 19, 23, 
30, 43, p. i., third stanza ; 48, 63, 64, 
66, 76. 

Scripture, excellence of, 15. 97. 
Seasons of the year, 50, p. ii.; 121. 
Self-examination, 21, 113, last verse. 
Shepherd. (See God.) 
Sincerity, 21, 113, last verse. 

proved and rewarded, 14, 

p. ii. 

Sickness, 6, 25, 32, 33, 94. 

ii/i, confession of, 27, 32, 44, 104, 115. 
(See Penitential PsalmSy Repent- 
ance.) 

Sinners warned, 74, last verse. 

punished, 1, verse 4, fee; 9, 31. 

Slander, deliverance from it, 26. 
Sovereignty of God. (See God.) 
Spirit. (See Grace, Holy Spirit.) 
Spiritual enemies overcome, 3, 14. 
Siihrnisifion. (See Resignation.) 
Sufferings of Christ, 17, 35, 45, 54. 
Sunday. (See Lord's Day.) 
Support and counsel from God, 13, ver. 

1 ; 45, last verse ; 73, p. ii. 
T^p&ral busine*;s and comforts, blesi- 

inga on, p?ayed for, IQt. 



Temptations overcome, 3, 14. 

Thanksgiving. (See Praise.) 
Thunder and storm, 24, verse 3, cbc. 
Trinity Sunday ^ Selec's proper lor, 39 
41, 89. 

Trust in God, 57. (See Hope.) 

in creatures vain, 48, 120. 

Truth of God celebrated, 117, 118, 
Unbelief and envy cured, 31. 
Unchangeable God. (See God.) 
Unity, advantages of, celebrated, 107, 
Vanity of man, 33, 69, verse 3, &;c. 
War, Selec's in time of, 14, 16, 40. 
Watchfulness, 15, p. ii., last thre« 

verses ; 33, 46. 114. 
Whit-Sunday, 42, 53, 117, 118. (See 

Grace, Holy Spirit.) 
Wickedness of man, 11, 44. 
Winter and summer, 121, 
Works of Creation, Providence, an^! 

Grace, 15, 121. (See Creation^ 

Providence, Grace.) 
Worship and order of the Church, 45;. 

, deliffht in it, 63, 68, 78. 

, public, 49, 63, 74, 79, 99, 10ft. 

Zeal, prjiyer for, 97, p. ii., ver. 2, &e« 
Zio%. (See Church.) 



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HYMNS. 



I. THE HOLT SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN 1. C. M. 
/"I RE AT God, with wonder and with 

praise 

On all thy works I look; 
But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, 
Shine brightest in thy book. 

2 The stars that in their courses roll, 
Have much instruction given ; 

But thy good word informs my soul 
How I may soar to heaven. 

3 The fields provide me food, and show 
The goodness of the Lord ; 

But fruits of life and glory grow 
In thy most holy word. 

4 Here are my choicest treasures hid, 
Here my best comfort lies ; 

Here my desires are satisfied, 
And here my hopes arise. 

5 Lord, make me understand thylaw^ 
Show what my faults have been ; 

And from thy Gospel let me draw 
Pardon for all my sin. 

6 Here would I learn how Christ has 

died 

To save my soul from hell ; 
Not all the books on earth beside, 
Such heavenly wonders tell. 

7 Then let me love my Bible more, 
And take a fresh delight, 

By day to read these wonders o'er. 
And meditate by night. 

HYMN 2. C. M. 

FATHER of mercies ! in thy word 
What endless glory shines! 
For ever be thy Name adored 
For these celestial lines. 

8 Here may the wretched sons of want 
Exhaustless riches find 

Riches above what earth can grant, 
ALnd lastint? as the mind. 

3 Herethefairtree of knowledge grows, 
And yields a free repast; 

Kul)limer sweets than nature knows 
Invite the longing taste. 

4 Here the Redeemer's welcome voice 
Si)reads heavenly peace around; 

And life and everlasting joys 
Attend the blissful sound 



5 O may these heavenly pagerf 
My ever dear delight ; 

And still new beauties may 1 see. 
And still increasing light. 

6 Divine Instructor, gracious Lord, 
Be thou for ever near ; 

Teach me to love thy sacred word. 
And view my Saviour there- 

n. CREATION. 

HYMN 3. C. M. 

GREAT first of beings ! mighty Lord 
Of all this wondrous frame ! 
Produced by thy creating word. 
The world from nothing came. 

2 Thy voice sent forth the high com. 

mand, 
*Twas instantly obey'd : 
And through thy goodness all things 
stand 

Which by thy power were made. 

3 Lord, for thv glorv shine the wholej 
They all reflect thy light : 

For this, in course the planets roll. 
And day succeeds the night. 

4 For this, the sun dispenses heat 
And beams of cheering day ; 

And distant stars, in order set. 

By ni,iht thy power display. 
"5 For this, the earth its produce yields^ 

For this, the waters flow ; 
And blooming plants adorn the fields, 

And trees aspiring grow. 
6 Inspired with praise, our minds pur- 

This wise and noble end ; [sue 
That all we think, and all we do. 

Shall to thine honour tend. 

HYMN 4. C. M. 
Genesis i, 

LET heaven arise, let earth p^ppea 
Proclaim'd th' Eternal Lord : 
The heaven arose, the earth appeal 'd. 
At his creating word. 

2 But formless was the earth, and void, 
Dark, sluggish, and confused ; 

Till o'er the mass the Spirit moved. 
And quickening power diffused. 

3 Then spake the Lord Omnipotent 
The mandate, "Be there light 

Light darte6 forth in vivid rays, 
And scattered ancient nighl. 
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HYMNS. 



4 Tt»e glorious firmament he spread, 
To part the earth and sky ; 

And fix*d the upper elements 
Within their spheres on high. 

5 He bade the seas together flow ; 
They left the solid land : 

And herbs, andplants,andfruitf\il trees, 
Sprung forth at his command. 

6 Above, he form'd the stars; and 

placed 

Two greater orbs of light ; 
The radiant sun to rule the day. 
The moon to rule the night. 

7 To all the varied living tribes 
He gave their wondrous birth : 

Some form'd within the watery deep, 
Some from the teeming earth. 

8 Then, chief, o'er all his works below, 
Man, honour'd man, was made ; 

His soul with God's pure image stamp'd. 
With innocence array'd. 

9 Completed now the mighty work, 
God his creation view'd ; 

And, pleased with all that he had made. 
Pronounced it "very good.'* 

HYMN 5. II. 1. 
Psalm cxlviii. 
Praise from Livincr Creatures. 

BEGIN, my soul, th' exalted lay ; 
Let each enraptured thought obey, 
And praise th' Almighty's Name : 
Let heaven and earth, and seas and 
skies, 

In one melodious concert rise, 
To swell th' inspiring theme. 

2 Ye angels, catch the thrilling sound. 
While airth' adoring thrones around 

His boundless mercy sing ; 
Let every listening saint above 
Wake all the tuneful soul of love, 

And touch the sweetest string. 

3 Whate'er this living world contains, 
That wings the air or treads the plains. 

United praise bestow ; 
Ye tenants of the ocean wide. 
Proclaim Him through the mighty tide. 

And in the deeps below. 

4 Let man, by nobler passions sway'd. 
The feeling heart, the judging head. 

In heavenly praise employ ; 
Spread HIS tremendous Name around 
While heaven's broad arch rings back 
the sound. 

The general burst of joy. 

HYMN 6. II. 1. 
Psalm cxlviii. 
Praise from the Elements and Worlds. 
\7"E fields of light, celestial plains, 
X Where pure, serene effulgence 
Ye t^ceues divinely fair, [reigns, 
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Your Maker's wondrous powf t 

claim ; 

Tell how he form'd your shining ft aro«. 
And breathed the fluid air. 

2 Join, all ye stars, the vocal choir ; 
Thou dazzling orb of liquid fire 

The mighty chorus aid ; 
And, soon as evening veils the plain. 
Thou moon,prolongthe hallo w'dstrain^ 

And praise Him in the shade. 

3 Thou heaven of heavens, his vast 

abode. 

Proclaim the glories of thy God ; 

Ye world's, declare his might ; 
He spake the word, and ye were made. 
Darkness and dismal chaos fled, 

And nature sprung to light. 

4 Let every element rejoice ; 

Ye thunders, burst with awful voice 

To Him who bids you roll ; 
His praise in softer notes declare^ 
Each whispering breeze of yielding air. 
And breathe it to the soul. 

HYMN 7. L. M. 
Psalm xix. 

THE spacious firmament on high. 
With all the blue ethereal sky, 
Andspangled heavens, ashiningframe. 
Their great Original proclaim. 

2 Th' unwearied sun, from day to day, 
Does his Creator's power display. 
And publishes to every land 

The work of an Almighty hand. 

3 Soon as the evening shades prevail. 
The moon takes up the wondrous tale : 
And, nightly, to the listening earth, 
Repeats the story of her birth ; 

4 Whilst all the stars that round hei 

burn. 

And all the planets in their turn. 
Confirm the tidings as they roll. 
And spread the truth from pole to pole 

5 What though in solemn silence all 
Move round this dark terrestrial ball ; 
What though no real voice nor sound 
Amidst their radiant orbs be found • 

6 In reason's ear they all rejoice. 
And utter forth a glorious voice ; 
For ever singing as they shine, 
"The hand that made us is divine." 

m. PROVIDENCE. 
HYMN 8. L. M. 

ETERNAL Source of every joy! 
Well may thy praise our lips en* 

ploy. 

While in thy temple we appear. 
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HYMNS. 



8 Wide as the wheels of nature roll, 
Thy hand supports and guides the 
whole : 

Tlie sun is taught by thee ic rise, 
And darkness when to veil the skies. 
S The flowery spring at thy command 
Perfumes the air, and paints the land ; 
The summer rays with vigour shine, 
To raise the corn, and cheer the vine. 

4 Thy hand in autumn richly pours 
Through all our coasts redundant 

stores ; 

And winters, soften 'd by thy care, 
No more the face of horror wear. 

5 treasons, and months, and weeks, 

and days. 
Demand successive songs of praise ; 
And be the grateful homage paid 
Withmorning light and evening shade. 

6 Here in thy house let incense rise, 
And circling sabbaths bless our eyes, 
Till to those lofty heights we soar. 
Where days andyearsrevolvenomore. 

HYMN 9. JI. 3. 
Psalm xxiii. 

THE Lord my pasture shall prepare. 
And feed me with a shepherd's 
care, 

His presence shall my wants supply, 
And cfuard me with a watchful eye ; 
My noon-day walks he shall attend, 
And all my midnight hours defend. 

2 When in the sultry glebe I faint, 
Or on the thirsty mountain pant. 
To fertile vales and dewy meads 
My weary wandering steps he leads. 
Where peaceful rivers, soft and slow, 
A.mid the verdant landscape flow. 

3 Though in the paths of death I tread, 
With gloomy horrors overspread ; 
My steadfast heart shall fear no ill. 
For thou, O Lord, art with me still : 
Thy friendly crook shall give me aid, 
A-nd guide me through the dreadful 

shade. 

HYMN 10. C. M. 

WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, 
My rising soul surveys. 
Transported with the view, I'm lost 

In wonder, love, and praise. 
i O how shall words with equal warmth 

The gratitude declare, 
That glows within my ravish'd heart ! 

But thou canst read it there. 
B Thy providence my life sustain'd. 

And all my wants redrest, 
Wheii in the silent womb I lay, 

And hung upon the breast. 
I To all my weak complaints and cries 
TLy mercy lent an ear, 



Ere jet my feeble thoughts had learat 
To form themselves in prayer. 

5 TJnnumber'd comforts to my soul 
Thy tender care bestow'd. 

Before my infant heart conceived 
From whom those comforts flow*d. 

6 When in the slippery paths of youth 
With heedless steps I ran. 

Thine arm, unseen, convey'd me safe 

And led me up to man. 
6 Through hidden dangers, toils, an 
deaths, 

It gently clear'd my way, 
And through the pleasingsnaresof vice, 

More to be fear'd than they. 

8 When worn with sickness, oft hast 

thou 

With health renew'd my face ; 
And, when in sins and sorrows sunk. 
Revived my soul with grace. 

9 Thy bounteous hand with worldly 
Has made my cup rmi o'er ; [blisa 

And in a kind and faithful friend 
Has doubled all my store. 

10 Ten thousand thousand precious 
My daily thanks employ ; [gifts 

Nor is the least a ch^rful heart. 
That tastes those gifts with joy. 

11 Through every period of my life 
Thy goodness I'll pursue ; 

And after death, in distant worlds, 
The glorious theme renew. 

12 When nature fails, and day and 
Divide thy works no more, [night 

My ever grateful heart, O Lord, 
Thy mercy shall adore. 

13 Through all eternity, to thee 
A joyful song I'll raise ; 

But O ! eternity's too short 
To utter all thy praise. 

HYMN 11. IIL 1. 
Psalm xxxi. 15. 
" Mv tiwes are in thy hand.** 

SOVEREIGN Ruler of the skies. 
Ever gracious, ever wise, 
All our times are in thy hand, 
All events at thy command. 

2 He that form'd us in the womb. 
He shall guide us to the tomb ; 
All our ways shal ever be 
Order'd by his wise decree. 

3 Times of sickness, times of health. 
Blighting want, and cheerful weailh, 
All our pleasures, all our pains, 
Come, and end, as God ordains. 

4 May we always own thy hand, 
Still to thee surrender'd stand. 
Know tha;t thou art God alone. 
We and ours are all thy own ! 

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HYMN 12. C. M. 

("^ OD moves in a mysterious way 
T His wonders to perform ; 
He plants his footsteps in the sea. 

And rides upon the storm. 
2 Deep in unfathomable mines, 

With never-failing skill, 
He treasures up his bright designs, 
A.nd works his gracious will. 
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take: 
The clouds ye so much dread 
Are big with mercy, and shall break 
In blessings on your head. 

4 Judge not the Lord by feeble genee, 
But trust him for his grace : 

Behind a frowning providence 
He hides a smiling face. 

5 His purposes will ripen fast, 
Unfolding every hour : 

The bud may have a bitter taste, 
But sweet will be the flower. 

6 Blind unbelief is sure to err, 
And scan his work in vain ; 

God is his own interpreter. 
And he will make it plain. 

IV. REDEMPTION. 

HYMN 13. S.M. 
Job ix. 2—6. 

AH, how shall fallen man 
Be just before his God ! 
If he contend in righteousness, 
We sink beneath his rod. 

2 If he our ways should mark. 
With strict inquiring eyes, 

CJould we for one of thousand faults 
A just excuse devise 1 

3 All-seeing, powerful God ! 
Who can with thee contend 1 

Or who that tries th' unequal strife, 
Shall prosper in the end I 

4 The mountains, in thy wrath, 
Their ancient seats forsake : 

The trembling earth deserts her place, 
Her rooted pillars shake : 

5 Ah, how shall guilty man 
Contend with such a God 1 

None, none can meet him, and escape, 
But through the Saviour's blood. 

HYMN 14. L.M. 
Job ix. 30—33. 

THOUGH I should seek to wash me 
clean 

In water of the driven snow, 
My soul would yet its spot retain. 

And sink in conscious guilt and woe : 
2 The Spirit, in his power divine. 

Would cast my vaunting soul to 
earth, 

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Expose the foulness of its sin, 
And show the vileness of iis worth 

3 Ah, not like erring man is God, 
That mentoanswerhimshoulddarej 

Condemn'd, and into silence awed. 
They helpless stand before his bari 

4 There, must a Mediator plead. 
Who, God and man, may both em- 
brace ; 

With God, for man to intercede. 
And offer man the purchased gtace» 

5 And lo: the Son of God is stain 
To be this Mediator crown'd : 

In Him,mysoul,be cleansedfrom stain, 
In Him thy righteousness be found 1 

HYMN 15. L. M. 

ALL glorious God, what hymns af 
praise 

Shall our transported voices raise : 
What ardent love and zeal are due, 
W^hile heaven stands open to our view. 

2 Once we were fallen, and O how lowi 
Just on the brink of endless woe : 
When Jesus, from the realms above. 
Borne on the wings of boundless love, 

3 Scatter'd the shades of death and 

night, 

And spread around his heavenly light : 
By him what wondrous grace is shown 
To souls impoverish'd and undone. 

4 He shows, beyond these mortal 

shores, 

A bright inheritance as ours ; 
Where saints in light our coming waft 
To share their holy, happy state. 

HYMN 16. CM. 

SALVATION ! O the joyful sound, 
Glad tidings to our ears ; 
A sovereign balm for every wou*»^ 
A cordial for our fears. 

2 Salvation ! buried once in sin. 
At hell's dark door we lay ; 

But now we rise by grace divint, 
And see a heavenly day. 

3 Salvation I let the echo fly 
The spacious earth around ; 

While all the armies of the sky 
Conspire to raise the sound. 

4 Salvation ! O thou bleeding Lam^i. 
To thee the praise belongs : 

Our hearts shall kindle at thy Nam^ 
Thy Name inspire our songs. 

Chorus for the end of each verse. 

Glory, honour, praise, and powes. 
Be unto the Lamb for ever ! 
Jesus Christ is our Redeemer! 
Hallelujah, praise the Lord! 



HYMNS. 



HYMN 17. C.Al. 

TO our Redeemer's glorious Name 
Awake the sacred song : 
O may his love (immortal flame !) 

Tune every heart and tongue. 
8 His love, what mortal thought can 
reach ; 

What mortal tongue display ! 
ImaginatioD's utmost stretch 

In wonder dies away. 
8 lie left his radiant throne on high, 

Left the bright realms of bliss, 
And came to earth to bleed and die ! 

Was ever love like this 1 

4 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay 
Our humble thanks to thee, 

May every heart with rapture say, 
"The Saviour died for me." 

5 O may the sweet, the blissful theme, 
Fill every heart and tongue ; 

Till strangers love thy charmingName, 
ifi^nd join the sacred song. 

HYMN 18. TII. 3. 
QiAVIOUR, source of every blessing, 
Tune my heart to grateful lays ; 
Streams of mercy, never ceasing, 
Call for ceaseless songs of praise. 

2 Teach me some melodious measure, 
Sung by raptured saints above ; 

Fill my soul with sacred pleasure. 
While I sing redeeming love. 

3 Thou didst seek me when a stranger, 
Wandering from the fold of Goa ; 

Thou, to save my soul from danger, 
llidst redeem me with thy blood. 

4 By thy hand restored, defended, 
Safe through life thus far I've come ; 

Safe, O Lord, when life is ended. 
Bring me to my heavenly home. 

HYMN 19. CM. 
Titus iii. 4—7. 
T|/rY grateful soul, for ever praise, 
J 'i L For ever love his Name, 
Who turn'd thee from the fatal paths 

Of folly, sin and shame. 
8 Vain and presumptuous is the trust 

Which in our works we place ; 
Baivation from a higher source 

Flows to our fallen race. 

3 'Tis from the love of God through 

Christ 

That all our hopes begin ; 
His mercy saved our souls from deatn 
And wash'd us from our sin. 

4 His Spirit, through the Saviour shed, 
His sacred fire imparts, 

Removes our dross, and love di.vine 
EukindLes iu our hearts. 



5 Thus raiseJ from d#iath, we live 
And, justified by giace, [anew i 

We hope in glory to appear, 
And see our Father's face. 

HYMN 20. C. M. 

HOW helpless guilty nature lies, 
Unconscious of its load : 
The heart unchanged can never rise 
To happiness and God. 

2 The will perverse, the passions blind. 
In paths of ruin stray : 

Reason debased can never find 
The safe, the narrow way. 

3 Can aught beneath a power divine 
The stubborn will subdue 1 

*Tis thine. Almighty Saviour, thine 
To form the heart anew. 

4 *Tis thine the passions to recall. 
And upwards bid them rise ; 

.And make the scales of error fall 
From reason's darken'd eyes. 

5 To chase the shades of death away. 
And bid the sinner live, 

A beam of heaven, a vital ray 
*Tis thine alone to give. 

6 O change these wretched hearts of 
And give them life divine : [ours. 

Then shall our passions and our 
powers, 
Almighty Lord, be thine. 

HYMN 21. CM. 

FATHER, to thee my so\il I lift, 
On thee my hope depends. 
Convinced that every perfect gift 
From thee alone descends. 

2 Mercy and grace are thine alone, 
And power and wisdom too; 

Without the Spirit of thy Son 
We nothing good can do. 

3 Thou all our v/orks in us hast 

wrought, * 
Our good is all divine ; 
The praise of every holy thought 
And righteous word is thine. 

4 From thee, through Jesus, wereceive 
The power on thee to call, 

In whom we are, and move, and live: 
Our God is all in all. 

HYMN 22. III. 1. 

SING, my soul, His wondrous love. 
Who, from yon bright throae 

above, 

Ever watchful o'er our race, 
Still to man extends his grace. 

2 Heaven and earth byhim were m\de 
All is by his sceptre sway'd ; 
What are we that he should sbow 
So much love to us below I 
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3 God, the merciful and good, 
Bought us with the Saviour's blood ; 
And, to make our safety sure, 
Guides us by his Spirit pure. 
i Sing, my soul, adore his Name, 
Let his glory be thy theme : 
Praise him till he calls thee home, 
Trust his love for all to come. 

HYMN 23. S. M. 

GRACE ! 'tis a charming sound, 
Harmonious to the ear ; 
fieaven with the echo shall resound, 

And all the earth shall hear. 
5 Grace first contrived a way 

To save rebellious man. 
And all the means that grace display, 
Which drew the wondrous plan. 

3 Grace guides my wandering feet 
To tread the heavenly road ; 

And new supplies each hour I meet 
While pressing on to God. 

4 Grace all the work shall crown 
Through everlasting days ; 

It lays in heaven the topmost stone, 
And well deserves the praise. 



V. THE CHURCH. 
HYMN 24. S. M. 

LIKE Noah's weary dove, 
That soar'd the earth around. 
But not a resting-place above 
The cheerless waters found 

2 O cease my wandering soul. 
On restless wing to roam ; 

All the wide world, to either pole. 
Has not for thee a home. 

3 Behold the ark of God, 
Behold the open door ; 

Hasten to gain that dear abode. 
And rove, my soul, no more. 

4 There, safe thou shalt abide. 
There, sweet shall be thy rest. 

And every longing satisfied, 

With full salvation blest. 
6 And when the waves of ire 

Again the earth shall fill, 
The Ark shall ride the sea of fire; 

Then rest on Sion's hill. 

HYMN 25. S, M. 

I LOVE thy kingdom, Lord, 
The house of thine abode, 
The Church our blest Redeemer savei^ 

With his own precious blood. 
2 I love thy Church, O God ; 

Her walls before thee stand, 
i5ear as the apple of thine eye. 
And graven on thj hand- 
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3 If e'er tt bless thy sons, 
My voice or hands deny. 

These hands let useful skill furftftlse^ 
This voice in silence die. 

4 If e'er my heart forget 
Her welfare, or her woe. 

Let every joy this heart forsake, 
And every grief o'erflow. 

5 For her my tears shall fall ; 
For her my prayers ascend ; 

To her my cares and toils be given, 
Till toils and cares shall end. 

6 Beyond my highest joy 

I prize her heavenly ways, 
Her sweet communion, solemn vowa 
Her hymns of love and praise. 

7 Jesus, thou Friend divine. 
Our Saviour and our King, 

Thy hand from every snare and fbe 
Shall great deliverance bring. 

8 Sure as thy truth shall last. 
To Sion shall be given 

The brightest glories earth can yield, 
And brighter bliss of heaven. 

HYMN 26. C. M. 
Hebrews xii. 18, 22 -24. 

NOT to the terrors of the Lord, 
The tempest, fire, and smoke: 
Not to the thunder of that word 
Which God on Sinai spoke : 

2 But we are come to Sion's hill. 
The city of our God j 

Where milder words declare his will, 
And spread his love abroad. 

3 Behold th' innumerable host 
Of angels clothed in light : 

Behold the spirits of the just 
Whose faith is changed to sight. 

4 Behold the bless'd assembly there 
Whose names are writ in heaven ; 

Hear God, the Judge of all, declare 
Their sins, through Christ, forgiven 

5 Angels, and living saints and dead. 
But one communion make : 

All join in Christ, their vital Head, 
And of his love partake. 

HYMN 27. S.M. 

BLEST is the tie that binds 
Our hearts in Christian love: 
The fellowship of kindred minds 
Is like to that above. 

2 Before our Father's throne 
We pour united prayers ; 

Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one} 
Our comforts and our cares. 

3 We share our mutual woes. 
Our mutual burdens bear ; 

And often for each other flows 
The sympathizing tear. 



1 When we at death must part, 
How keen, how deep the pain : 

Bui we shall still be join'd in heart, 

And hope to meet again. 
5 From sorrow, toil, and pain, 

And sin, we shall be free j 
And perfect love and friendship reign 

Throughout eternity 

HYMN 28. IT. 1. 
Psalm cxxii. 
TTie Church in Glory. 

WITH joy shall I behold the day 
That calls my willing soul away, 
To dwell among' the blest : 
For lo ! my great Redeemer's power 
Unfolds the everlasting door, 
And points me to his rest. 

2 E'en now, to my expecting eyes 
The heaven built towers of Salem rise; 

Their glory I survey ; 

1 view her mansions that contain 
The angel host, a beauteous train, 

And shine with cloudless day. 
^ Thither, from earth's remotest end, 
Lo, the redeem'd of God ascend. 

Borne on immortal wing ; 
There, crown'd with everlasting joy. 
In ceaseless hymns their tongues em- 
ploy, 

Before th' Almighty Kin^. 

4 The King a seat hath there prepared. 
High on eternal base uprear'd. 

For his eternal Son : 
His palaces with joy abound; 
His saints, by him with glory crown'd. 

Attend and share his throne. 

5 Mother of cities ! o'er thy head 
Bright peace, with healing wings out- 
spread. 

For evermore shall dwell : 
Let me, blest seat ! my name behold 
Among thy citizens enroU'd, 

And bid'the world farewell. 

HYMN 29. L. M. 
Isaiah lii. 1, 2. 

TRIUMPHANT Sion ! lift thy head 
From dust, and darkness, and the 
dead : 

Thou gh humbledlong, awake at length, 
And gird thee with thy Saviour's 
strength. 

2 Put all thy beauteous garments on, 
And let thy excellence be known : 
Deck'd in the robes of righteousness. 
The world thy glories shall confess. 

3 No more shall foes unclean invade. 
And fill thy hallow'd walls with dread; 
No more shall hell's insulting host 
Their victory and thy sorrows boast. 

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4 God from on high has heard ft&y 

prayer. 

His Hand thy ruins shall repair : 
Nor will thy watchful Monarch ceas» 
To guard thee in eternal peace. 

VI. FESTIVALS AND FASTS. 

THE lord's day. 

HYMN 30. II. 4. 

AWAKE, ye saints, awake. 
And hail this sacred day ; 
In loftiest songs of praise 

Your joyful homage pay : i 
Welcome the day that God hath blest * 
The type of heaven's eternal rest. 

2 On this auspicious morn 
The Lord of life arose ; 

He burst the bars of death, 

And vanquish'd all our foes : 
And now he pleads our cause above. 
And reaps the fruits of all his love. 

3 All hail, triumphant Lord ! 
Heaven with hosannas rings. 

And earth, in humbler strains, 
Thy praise responsive sings : 
Worthy the Lamb that once was slain. 
Through endless yearstoliveandreign. 

4 Great King, gird on thy sword, 
Ascend thy conquering car ; 

While justice, truth, and love, 
Maintain thy glorious war : 
This day let sinners own thy sway, 
And rebels cast their arms away. 

HYMN 31. C. M. 

THIS is the day the Lord hath madft, 
Let young and old rejoice : 
To him be vows and homage paid, 
Whose service is our choice. 

2 This is the temple of the Lord: 
How dreadful is this place ! 

With meekness let us hear his word, 
With reverence seek his face. 

3 This is the homage he requires ; 
The voice of praise and prayer, 

The soul's affections, hopes, desires, 
Ourselves and all we are. 

4 While rich and poor for mercy caU, 
Propitious from the skies. 

The Lord, the Maker of them all, 
Accepts the sacrifice. 

5 Well pleased, through Jesus Chriil 

his Son, 
From sin he grants release ; 
According to their faith 'tis done^ 
He bids them go in peace. 

HYMN 32. S. M. 

WELCOME, sweet day of rest. 
That saw the Lord arise ; 
Welcome to this reviving breaat. 
And the.se rejoicing eves. 
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e The King himself cDmes i.ea»' 

To fe^st his saints to-day ; 
Here may we sit, and see him here. 

And love, and praise, and pray. 
S One day amidst the place 

Where Jesus is within, 
Ls better than ten thousand days 

Of pleasure and of sin. 

1 My willing soul would stay 
In such a frame as this, 

fill it is call'd to soar away 
To everlasting bliss. 

HYMN 33. L. M. 
A NOTHER six days' work is done, 
J\ Another Lord's day has begun ; 
Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, 
Improve the hours thy God hath blest. 

2 This day may our devotion rise, 
As grateful incense to the skies ; 
And heaven that sweet repose bestow, 
Which none but they who feel it know. 
S This peaceful calm within the breast 
Is the sure pledge of heavenly rest, 
Which for the Church of God remains, 
The end of cares, the end of pains. 

4 In holy duties, let the day, 
In holy pleasures pass away : 
How sweet a sabbath thus to spend, 
In hope of one that ne'er shall end. 

HYMN 34. II. 3. 

GREAT God, this sacred day of thine 
Demands the soul's collected 
powers ; 
Gladly we now to thee resign 

These solemn, consecrated hours : 
O may our souls adoring own 
The grace- that calls us to thy throne. 

2 All-seeing God ! thy piercing eye 
Can every secret thought explore ; 

May worldly cares our bosoms fly, 

And where thou an, intrude no more: 
O may thy grace our spirits move, 
And fix our minds on things above ! 

3 Thy Spirit's powerful aid impart, 
And bid thy word, with life divme. 

Engage the ear, and warm the heart : 
Then shall the day indeed be thine ; 
Then shall our souls adoring own 
The grace that calls us to thy throne. 

HYMN 35. II. 4. 

IN loud exalted strains, 
The King of Glory praise ; 
O'er heaven and earth he reigns, 

Through everlasting days ; 
But Sion, with his presence blest, 
Is his delijiht, his chosen rest. 

5 O King of Glory, come ; 
And with thy favour crown 

Tl^is temple as thy home. 
This people as thy own ; 
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Beneath this roof vouchsafe to show 
How God can dwell with men below 

3 Now let thine ear attend 
Our supplicating cries ; 

Now let our praise ascend. 

Accepted to the skies : 
Now let thy Gospel's joyfiil sound 
Spread its celestial influence round. 

4 Here may the listening throng 
Imbibe thy truth and love ; 

Here Christians join the song 

Of seraphim above : 
Till all who humbly seek thy fac*. 
Rejoice in thy abounding grace. 

HYMN 36. L. M. 

FAR from my thoughts, vain wor»d, 
begone ; 
Let my religious hours alone : 
From iflesh and sense I would be free, 
And hold communion, Lord, with thee. 

2 My heart grows warm with holy fire. 
And kindles with a pure desire 

To see thy grace, to taste thy love. 
And feel thine influence from above. 

3 When I can say that God is mine, 
When I can see thy glories shine, 
I'll tread the world beneath my feet. 
And all that men call rich and great. 

4 Send comfort down from thy right 

hand. 

To cheer me in this barren land ; 

And in thy temple let me know 

The joys that from thy presence flow. 

HYMN 37. L. M. 

MY opening eyes with rapture see 
The dawn of thy returning day ; 
My thoughts, O God, ascend to thee, 
While thus my early vows I pay. 

2 I yield my heart to thee alone, 
Nor would receive another guest; 

Eternal King ! erect thy throne. 
And reign sole monarch in my breast. 

3 O bid th>s trifling world retire. 
And drive each carnal thoughtaway. 

Nor let me feel one vain desire, 
One sinful thought, through all th« 
day. 

4 Then, to thy courts when I repair. 
My soul shall rise on joyful wing. 

The wonders of thy love declare, 
And join the strains which angeia 
sing. 

HYMN 38. III. 1. 
''"pO thy temple I repair; 
J. Lord, I love to worship there ; 
While thy glorious praise is sung, 
Touch my lips, unloose mv tongue. 
2 While the prayers of saints ascend. 
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HYMNS. 



Hear me, for thy Spirit pleads ; 
Ele^ir, for Jesus intercedes. 

3 While I hearken to thy law. 
Fill my soul with humble awe, 
Till thy Gospel bring to me 
Life and immortality. 

1 While thy ministers proclaim 
Peace and pardon in thy Name, 
Through their voice, by faith, may I 
ilear thee speaking from on high. 

5 From thy house when I return, 
May my heart within me burn ; 
.\rid at evening let me say, 
"I have walk'd with God to-day," 

HYMN 39. L. M. 
After Sermon. 

ALMIGHTY Fathej-, bless the word, 
Which, through thy grace, we 
now have heard ; 
O may the precious seed take root, 
Spring up, and bear abundant fruit. 

2 We praise thee for the means of 

grace, 

Thus in thy courts to seek thy face : 
Grant, Lord, that we who worship here 
May all, at length, in heaven appear. 

HYMN 40. III. 5. 

LORD, dismiss us with thy blessing. 
Fill our hearts with joy and peace; 
Let us each, thy love possessing. 
Triumph in redeeming grace ; 

O refresh us, 
Travelling through this wilderness. 

2 Thanks we give, and adoration, 
For the Gospel's joyful sound ; 

May the fruits of thy salvation 
In our hearts and lives abound : 

May thy presence 
With us evermore be found. 

ADVENT. 

HYMN 41. CM. 

HARK ! the glad sound, the Saviour 
comes, 

The Saviour promised long: 
■et every heart prepare a throne, 
And every voice a song. 
On him the Spirit, largely pour'd, 
Exerts his sacred fire ; 
Wisdom and might, and zeal and love, 
Ili-s holy breast inspire. 

3 He comes, the prisoners to release, 
In Satan's bondage held; 

The gates of brass before him burst, 
The iron fetters yield. 

4 He comes, from thickest films of vice 
To clear the mental ray ; 

Ird on the eyes oppress'd with night. 
To pour ctiestial day. 



5 He comes, the broken heart to bind 
The bleeding soul to cure. 

And with the treasures of his grace, 
T' enrich the humble poor. 

6 Our glad hosannas, Prince of peace, 
Thy welcome shall proclaim ; 

And heaven's eternal arches ring 
With thy beloved Name. 

HYMN 42. III. 3. 

HAIL! thou long-expected Jesug, 
Born to set thy people free : 
From our sins and fears release us, 
Let us find our rest in thee. 

2 Israel's strength and consolation, 
Kope of all the saints, thou art ; 

Long desired of every nation, 
Joy of every waiting heart. 

3 Born thy people to deliver. 
Born a child, yet God our King, 

Born to reign in us for ever. 
Now thy gracious kingdom bring, 

4 By thine own eternal Spirit, 
Rule in all our hearts alone ; 

By thine all-sufficient merit, 
Raise us to thy glorious throne. 

CHRISTMAS. 

HYMN 43. C. M. 
Luke ii. 8—15. 

WHILE shepherds watch'd their 
flocks by night, 
All seated on the ground. 
The angel of the Lord came down. 
And glory shone around. 

2 "Fear not,"saidhe,for mighty dread 
Had seized their troubled mind ; 

" Glad tidings of great joy I bring 
To you, and all mankind. 

3 " To you, in David's town, this day 
Is born of David's line. 

The Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, 
And this shall be the sign : 

4 " The heavenly babe you there shall 
To human view display'd, [find. 

All meanly wrapt in swathing bands. 
And in a manger laid." 

5 Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith 
Appear'd a shining throng 

Of angels, praising God, who thus 
Address'd their joyful song: 

6 "All glory be to God on high. 

And to the earth be peace ; [mea, 
Good-will, henceforth, from heaven lo 
Begin and never cease." 

HYMN 44. C. M. 

WHILE angels thus,OLord,rejoice, 
Shall men no anthem raise ? 
O may we lose these useless tongiies, 
When we forget to praise 
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a Then lot us swell responsive notes, 
And join Ce heavenly throng ; 

For angels no such love have known, 
As we, to wake their song. 

3 Good-will to sinful dust Is shown, 
And peace on earth is given ; 

For lo ! th' incarnate Saviour comes. 
With news of joy from heaven. 

4 Mercy and truth, with sweet accord, 
[lis rising beams adorn ; 

lu^i heaven and earth in concert sing, 
" The promised child is born !*' 

5 Glory to God, in highest strains, 
By highest worlds is paid ; 

Be glory, then, by us proclaim*d, 
And by our lives display'd ; 

5 Till we attain those blissful realms. 
Where now our Saviour reigns ; 

To rival these celestial choirs 
In their immortal strains. 

HYMN 45. III. 1. 

HARK I the herald angels sing. 
Glory to the new-born King; 
Peace on earth, and mercy mild ; 
God and sinners reconciled. 

2 .Joyful all ye nations rise, 
Join the triumph of the skies ; 
With th' angelic host proclaim, 
Christ is born in Bethlehem! 

3 Christ by highest heaven adored, 
Christ, the everlasting Lord, 

Late in time behold him come, 
Offspring of the Virgin's womb. 

4 Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see : 
Hail th'4ncarnate Deity, 

Pleased, as man, with man to dwell ; 
Jesus, now Emmanuel. 

5 Risen with healing in his wings. 
Light and life to all he brings ; 
Hail the Sun of righteousness! 

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! 

HYMN 46. 
Chorus. 

SHOUT the glad tidings, exultingly 
sing ; 

Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King ! 
1 Sion, the marvellous story be telling, 
The Son of the Highest, how lowly 
his birth! 

The brightest archangel in glory excel- 
lins, 

He stoops to redeem thee, he reigns 
upon earth. 

Chorus. 

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; 
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King! 
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2 Tell how he cometh ; from nation w 

nation, 

The heart-cheering news let tJi« 
earth echo round ; 
How free to the faithful he offers sal- 
vation. 

How his people with joy everlasting 
are crown'd. 

Chorus. 

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing; 
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King ! 

3 Mortals, your homage be gratefully 

bringing, . 
And sweet let the gladsome hosanim 
arise ; 

Ye angels, the full hallelujah be einy 
ing; 

One chorus resound thro' the eartL 
and the skies : 

Chorus. 

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly sing^ 
Jerusalem triumphs, Messiah is King > 

HYMN 47. C. M. 
Isaiah ix. 2—7. 

THE race that long in darkness pined, 
Have seen a glorious light ; 
The people now behold the dawn, 
Who dwelt in death and night. 

2 To hail thy rising, Sun of life. 
The gathering nations come ; 

Joyous as when the reapers bear 
Their harvest treasures home 

3 For thou our burden hast removed; 
Th' oppressor's reign is broke ; 

Thy fiery conflict with the foe 
Has burst his cruel yoke. 

4 To us the promised Child is born ; 
To us the Son is given ; 

Him shall the tribes of earth obey. 
And all the hosts of heaven. 

5 His name shall be the Prince of Peace, 
For evermore adored ; 

The Wonderful, the Counsellor, 
The mighty God and Lord. 

6 His power increasing still shal 

spread. 

His reign no end shall know ; 
Justice shall guard his throne aboi?e, 
And peace abound below. 

END OF THE YEAR. 

HYMN 48. C. M. 

TIME hastens on ; ye longing sainf^ 
Now raise your voices high i 
And magnify that sovereign love 
Which shows salvation nigh. 



HYMNS. 



4 As time departs salvation comes ; 
Each moinent brings it near : 

Then welcome each declining day, 
Welcome each closing year. 

8 Not many years their course shall 
Not many mornings rise, [run, 

Ere all its glories stand reveal'd 
To our transported eyes, 

HYMN 49. C. M. 
St. Luke xiii. 6—9. 
OEE, in the vineyard of the Lord, 

A barren fig-tree stands ; 

No fruit it yields, no blossom bears. 
Though planted by His hands. 

2 From year to year the tree He views. 
And still no fruit is found ; 

Then "Cut it down," the Lord com- 
mands, 

** Why cambers it the ground'?'** 

5 But lo ! the gracious Saviour pleads; 
"The barren fig-tree spare. 

Another year in mercy wait, 
It yet may bloom and bear : 

4 "But if my culture prove in vain. 
And still no fruit be found, 

1 plead no more ; destroy the tree, 
And root it from thy ground.** 

NEW YEAR. 

HYMN 50. L. M. 

THE God of life, whose constant care 
With blessings crownseach open- 
ing year. 
My scanty span doth still prolong, 
And wakes anew mine annual song. 

2 How many precious souls are tied 
To the vast regions of the dead, 
Since to this day the changing sun 
Through his last yearly period run! 

3 We yet survive ; but who can say, 
" Or through this year, or month, or 

day, 

I shall retain this vital breath, 

Thus far,at I east,inleague withdea-th?'* 

4 That breath is thine, eternal God; 
*Tis thine to fix my soul's abode ; 

It hol(^s its life from thee alone. 
On earth, or in the world unknown. 

6 To thee our spirits we resign. 
Make them and own them still as thine; 
So shall they live secure from fear. 
Though death shall blast the rising 

year. 

6 Thy children, panting to be gone, 
May bid the tide of time roll on. 
To land them on that happy shore. 
Where years and dea^h are known no 



7 No more fatigue, no more distress. 

Nor sin, nor hell, shall reach that places 
No groans, to mingle with the soni^s 
Resounding from immortal tongues : 

8 No more alarms from ghostly foes ; 
No cares to break the long repose ; 
No midnight shade, no clouded sun, 
But sacred, high, eternal noon. 

9 O, long-expected-year ! begin ; 
Dawn on this world of woe and sin ; 
Fain would we leave this wea»\ roail. 
To sleep in death, and rest with God. 

HYMN 5L C. M. 

AS o'er the past my memory strays 
Why heaves the secret sigh 1 
'Tis that I mourn departed days. 
Still unprepared to die. 

2 The world and worldly things be- 

loved. 

My anxious thoughts employ'd ; 
And time unhallow'd, unimproved. 
Presents a fearful void. 

3 Yet, holy Father, wild despair 
Chase from my labouring breast ; 

Thy grace it is which prompts th« 
prayer. 
That grace can do the rest. 

4 My life's brief remnant all be thine; 
And when thy sure decree 

Bids me this fleeting breath resign, 
O speed my soul to thee. 

EPIPHANY. 

HYMN 52. S. M. 
Isaiah lii. 7—10. 

HOW beauteous are their feet 
Who stand on Sion's hill ; 
Who bring salvation on their tongues, 
And words of peace reveal. 

2 How charming Is their voice : 
How sweet their tidings are : 

"Sion, behold thy Saviour-Rir, », 
He reigns and triumphs here." 

3 How happy are our ears 
That hear this joyful sound. 

Which kings and prophets waited f<ot^ 
And sought, but never found, 

4 How blessed are our eyes 
That see this heavenly light : 

Prophets and kings desired it loag, 
But died without the sight. 

5 The watchmen join their voice, 
And tuneful notes employ ; 

Jerusalem breaks forth in songs, 
And deserts learn the joy. 

6 The Lord makes bare his arm 
Through all the earth abroad: 

Let every nation now behold 
Their Saviour and their God. 
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HYMNS. 



HYMN f3. IL5, 

Isaiah ix., &c. 

r> ISE, crown'd with light, imperial 
Salem, rise ; 
Exalt thy towering head and lift thine 
eyes : 

Bee heaven its sparkling portals wide 
display. 

And break upon thee in a flood of day. 
£ See a long race thy spacious courts 
adorn, 

Bee future sons, and daughters yet 
unborn, 

In crowdmg ranks on everj* side arise, 
I>emandinglife, impatient forthe skies. 
S See barbarous nations at thy gates 
attend, 

Walk in thy light, and in thy temple 

bend : 

See thy bright altars throng'd with 

prostrate kings, 
While every land its joyous tribute 

brings. 

4 The seas shall waste, the skies to 

smoke decay. 
Bocks fall to dust, and mountains melt 

away ; 

But fix'd his word, his saving power 
remains ; 

Thy realm shall last, thy own Messiah 
reigns. 

HYMN 64. II. 6. 
Psalm Ixxii. 

HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, 
Great David's greater Son j 
Hail, in the time appointed. 
His feign on earth begun ! 
He comes to break oppression. 

To set the captive free, 
To take away transgression, 

And rule in equity. 
2 He comes with succour speedy. 

To those who suffer wrong, 
To help the poor and needy, 

And bid the weak be strong; 
To give them songs for sighing, 
Their darkness turn to light. 
Whose souls, condemn'd and dying, 

Were precious in his sight. 
B He shall descend like showers 

Upon the fruitful earth ; 
And love and joy, like flowers, 

Bprin!: in his path to birth : 
Before liim, on the mountains. 
Shall peace, the herald, go ; 
A.nd righteousness, in fountains. 

From hill to valley flow. 
4 To him shall prayer unceasing. 

And daily vows ascend ; 
liiB kinf^dom, still increasing, 
A kingdom without en4 
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The tide of time shall never 

His covenant remove ; 
His Name shall stand for ever : 

That Name to us is Love. 

HYMN 55. C. M- 
Isaiah ii. 2—5. 

0*ER mountain-tops the moant of 
In latter days shall rise, [God 
Above the summits of the hills. 
And draw the wondering eyes. 

2 To this the joyful nations round. 
All tribes and tongues, shall flowf 

Up to the mount of God, they'll say. 
And to his house we'll go. 

3 The beams that shine from Sion% 

hill 

Shall lighten every land; 
The King who reigns in Salem's towea 
Shall all the world command. 

4 Among the nations he shall judgaej 
His judgments truth shall guide: 

His sceptre shall protect the just. 
And crush the sinner's pride. 

5 For peaceful implements shall men 
Exchange their swords and spears i 

Nor shall they study war again 
Throughout those happy years. 

6 Come, O ye house of Jacob ! come 
To worship at his shrine ; 

And, walking in the light of God, 
With holy graces shine. 

LENT. 

HYMN 56. IIL 1. 
Litany. 

SAVIOUR, when in dust, to thee. 
Low we bow th' adoring kneej 
When, repentant, to the skies 
Scarce we lift our streaming eyesj 
O, by all thy pains and woe, 
Suff*er'd once for man below. 
Bending from thy throne on high. 
Hear our solemn litany. 

2 By thy birth and early years. 
By thy human griefs and fears. 
By thy fasting and distress 

In the lonely wilderness. 
By thy victory in the hour 
Of the subtle tempter's power; 
Jesus, look with pitying eye ; 
Hear our solemn litany. 

3 By thine hour of dark despair. 
By thine agony of prayer, 

By the purple robe of scorn, 

By thy wounds, thy crown of thorp^, 

By thy cross, thy pangs and cricj*? 

By thy perfect sacrifice ; 

Jesus, look with pitying eye; 

Hear our soii^mn litany. 



4 By thy deep expiring groan, 
By the seal'd sepulchral stone, 
By thy triumph o'er the grave, 
By thy power from death to save ; 
Mighty God, ascended Lord, 
To thy throne in heaven restored. 
Prince and Saviour, hear our cry. 
Hear our solemn litany. 

HYMN 57. L. M. 

MY God, permit me not to be 
A stranger to myself and thee : 
Amidst a thousand rhoughts I rove. 
Forgetful of my highest love. 
2 Why should my passions mix with 
earth, 

And thus debase my heavenly birth 1 
Why should I cleave to things below, 
And all my purest joys forego 1 

5 Call me away from flesh and sense ; 
Thy grace, OLord,can drawme thence: 

1 would obey the voice divine, 
And all inferior joys resign. 

HYMN 58. C. M. 

ALAS, what hourly dangers rise, 
What snares beset my way ; 
To heaven, O let me lift mine eyes, 

And hourly watch and pray. 
S How oft my mournful thoughts com- 
plain, 

And melt in flowing tears : 
My weak resistance, ah, how vain, 

How strong my foes and fears, 
g O gracious God, in whom I live. 

My feeble efforts aid ; 
Help me to watch, and pray, and strive. 

Though trembling and afraid. 

4 Increase my faith, increase my hope. 
When foes and fears prevail ; 

And bear my fainting spirit up. 
Or soon my strength will fail. 

5 Whene'er temptations fright my 

heart, 

Or lure my feet aside. 
My God, thy powerful aid impart. 

My guardian and my guide. 
S O keep me in thy heavenly way, 

And bid the tempter flee ; 
And let me never, never stray 

From happiness and thee. 

HYMN 59. C. M. 

HOW oft, alas ! this wretched heart 
Has wander'd from the Lord: 
How oft my roving thoughts depart. 
Forgetful of his word. 

2 Yetsovereign mercy calls,"Return;" 
Dear Lord, and may I come 1 

jyiy vile ingratitude I mourn ; 
0. lake the wanderer home. 



»INS. 

I 3 And canst thou, wilt thou yet forgive 

I And bid my crimes remove 1 
! And shall a pardon'd rebel live 
To speak thy wondrous love 1 

4 Almighty grace, thy healing powe^ 
How glorious, how divine ; 

That can to life and bliss restore 
So vile a heart as mine. 

5 Thypardoning love, so free, soswee^ 
Dear Saviour, I adore : 

O keep me at thy sacred feet. 
And let me rove no more. 

HYMN 60. L. M. 

O THOU, to whose all-searchingslgirt 
The darkness shineth as the light, 
Search,prove my heart; it looks to thee, 
O burst its bonds, and set it free. 

2 Wash out its stains, remove its droe^ 
Bind my affections to the cross ; 
Hallow each thought, let all within 
Be clean, as thou, my Lord, art clean. 

3 If in this darksome wild I stray. 
Be thou my light, be thou my way ; 
No foes, no violence I fear, 
No harm, while thou, my God, art near. 

4 When rising floods my soul o'erflow. 
When sinks my heart in waves of woe, 
Jesus, thy timely aid impart, 
And raise myhead,and cheer my heart. 

5 Saviour, where'er thy stops I see. 
Dauntless, untired, I follow thee a 
O let thy hand support me still. 
And lead me to thy holy hill. 

{^See Hymns on Repentance.'] 

PASSION WEEK AND GOOD FRIDAY. 

HYMN 6r. in. 4. 

Isaiah Ixiii. 1 — 4. 

WHO is this that comes from Edom, 
All his raiment stain'd with 
blood. 

To the captive speaking freedom, 

Bringing and bestowing good ; 
Glorious in the garb he wears. 
Glorious in the spoil he bears ? 

2 'Tis the Saviour, now victorious. 
Travelling onward in his might; 

'Tis the Saviour, O how glorious 

To his people is the sight ! 
Satan conquer'd, and the grave, 
Jesus now is strong to save. 

3 Why that blood his raimentstainingJ 
'Tis the blood of many slain ; 

Of his foes there's none remaininf. 

None, the contest to maintain r 
Fall'n they are, no more to rise, 
All their glory prostrate lies. 

4 Might7 Victor! reign for ever. 
Wear the crown so dearly won ; 

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HYMNS. 



NeTer shall thy people, never, 

Cease to sing what thou hast done : 
Thou hast fought thy people's foes ; 
Thou hast heal'd thy people's woes. 

HYMN 62. L. M. 
TT THEN I survey the wondrous cross, 
VV On which the Prince of Glory 
died, 

My richest gain I count but loss. 
And pour contempt on all my pride. 

t Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, 
Save in the cross of Christ my God : 

All the vain things that charm me most, 
I sacrifice them to thy blood. 

3 See ! from his head, his hands, his 

feet. 

Sorrow and love flow mingled down: 
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet 
Or thorns compose aSaviour's crown? 

4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, 
That were a tribute far too small ; 

Love so amazing, so divine, 
Demands my life, my soul, my all. 

HYMN 63. C. M. 

BEHOLD the Saviour of mankind 
Nail'd to the shameful tree ; 
How vast the love that him inclined 

To bleed and die for me ! 
2 Hark,- how he groans ! while nature 
shakes. 

And earth's strong pillars bend ; 
The temple's vail in sunder breaks, 
The solid marbles rend. 

5 'Tis done ! the precious ransom's 

paid ; 

"Receive my soul !" he cries ; 
See where he bows his sacred head ! 

He bows his head and dies. 
C But soon he'll break death's envious 
chain. 

And in full glory shine ; 

Lamb of God, was ever pain, 
Was ever love like thine I 

HYMN 64. C. M. 

MY Saviour hanging on the tree. 
In agonies and blood, 
Methought once turn'd his eyes on me, 
As near his cross I stood. 

1 Sure, never till my latest breath 
Oan I forget that look ; 

It seem'd to charge me with his death. 
Though not a word he spoke. 
My conscience felt and own'd the 
guilt. 

And plunged me in despair ; 
J saw my sins his blood had spilt, 

And heip'd to nail him there, 
f Alas ! I knew not what I did ; 

Bai now my tears are vain i 
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Where shall mjrtremblin^ t.wdl be hldt 
For I the Lord have slain. 

5 A second look he gave, which said, 
" I freely all forgive ; 

This blood is for thy ransom paid, 
I die that thou may'st live.'* 

6 Thus,while his death my sin displayf 
In all its blackest hue — 

Such is the mystery of grace- 
It seals my pardon too. 

HYMN 65. C. M. 

FROM whence these direful omens 
round, 

Which heaven and earth amaze 1 
Wherefore do earthquakes cleave the 
ground ? 
Why hides the sun his rays 1 

2 Well may the earth astonish'd shake. 
And nature sympathize ; 

The sun as darkest night be black : 
Their Maker, Jesus, dies ! 

3 Behold, fast streaming from the tree, 
His all-atoning blood ! 

Is this the Infinite ? 'tis He, 
My Saviour and my God ! 

4 For me these pangs his soul assail, 
For me this death is borne ; 

My sins gave sharpness to the naiL 
And pointed every thorn. 

5 Let sin no more my soul enslave 
Break, Lord, its tyrant chain ; 

O save me, whom thou cam'st to sava 
Nor bleed, nor die in vain. 

HYMN 66. L.M. 
St. John xix. 30. 
?nniS finish'd ; so the Saviour cried. 
X And meekly bow'd his head and 
died : 

'Tis finish'd : yes, the work is done. 
The battle fought, the victory won. 

2 'Tisfinish'd: allthat heaven decreed. 
And all the ancient prophets said. 

Is now fulfill'd, as long design'd. 
In me, the Saviour of mankind. 

3 'Tis finish'd : Aaron now no more 
Must stain his robes with purple gore : 
The sacred vail is rent in twain. 
And Jewish rites no more remain. 

4 'Tis finish'd : this my dying groan. 
Shall sins of every kind atone : 
Millions shall be redeem'd from death, 
By this, my last expiring breath. 

5 'Tisfinish'd: heaven is reconciled, 
And all the powers of darkness spoij'd: 
Peace, love, and happiness, again 
Return and dwell with sinful men. 

6 'Tis finish'd : let the joyful sound 
Be heard thro igh all the la cions roundi 



HYMNS. 



*Ti9 finish'd : let the echo fly 
Through heaven and hell, through 
earth and sky. 

HYMN 67. L. M. 
For the Jews. 

HIGH on the bending willows hung, 
Israel, still sleeps the tuneful 
string 1 

Still mute remains the sullen tongue, 

And Sion's song denies to singi 
B Awake ! thy loudest raptures raise, 

Let harpand voice unite their strains: 
Thy promised King his sceptre sways; 

Behold, thy own Messiah reigns. 
8 By foreign streams no longer roam. 

And, weeping, think on Jordan's 
flood; 

In every clime behold a home ; 

In every temple see thy God. 
4 No taunting foes the song require ; 

No strangers mockthycaptivechain; 
Thy friends provoke the silent lyre, 

And brethren ask the holy strain. 
6 Then why on bending willows hung, 

Israel, still sleeps the tuneful string"? 
Why mute remains the sullen tongue, 

And Sion*s song delays to sing 1 

EASTER. 

HYMN 68. C. M. 
ICor. V. 8.— Rom. vi. 9, 10, 11. 

SINCE Christ our Passover is slain, 
A sacrifice for all. 
Let all, with thankful hearts, agree 
To keep the festival : 

1 Not with the leaven, as of old, 
Of sin and malice fed ; 

But with unfeign'd sincerity, 
And truth's unleaven'd bread. 

'i Christ being raised by power divine. 
And rescued from the grave, 

Shall die no more ; death shall on him 
No more dominion have. 

4 For that he died, 'twas for our sins 
He once vouchsafed to die ; 

Bat that he lives, he lives to God 
For all eternity. 

5 So count yourselves as dead to sin. 
But graciously restored, 

And made, henceforth, alive to God 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

HYMN 69. III. 1. 

CHRIST the Lord is risen to-day. 
Sons of men and angels say : 
Raise your joys and triumphs high. 
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply. 

2 Love's redeeming work is done, 
Jtought the fight, he victory won : 



Jesus' agony is o'er, 

Darkness veils the earth no more. 

3 Vain the stone, the watch, the s«*»4i 
Christ hELs burst the gates of hell ; 
Death in vain forbids him rise, 
Christ hath open'd paradise. 

4 Soar we now where Christ hath ted, 
Following our exalted Head ; 

Made like him, like him we rise ; 
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. 

HYMN 70. L. M. 
Col. iii. 1, 2. 

YE faithful souls who Jesus know. 
If risen indeed with him ye are, 
Superior to the joys below, 
His resurrection's power declare : . 

2 Your faith by holy tempers prove. 
By actions show your sins forgiven, 

And seek the glorious things above, 
And follow Christ, your Head, to 
heaven. 

3 There your exalted Saviour see, 
Seated at God's right hand again. 

In all his Father's majesty, 
In everlasting power to reign. 

4 To him continually aspire. 
Contending for your destined place^ 

And emulate the angel choir, 
And only live to love and praise. 

HYMN 71. CM. 
1 Cor. XV. 20, 21, 22.— Col. iii. 1. 

CHRIST from the dead is raised, and 
made 

The first fruits of the tomb ; 
For, as by man came death, by man 
Did resurrection come. 

2 For, as in Adam all mankind 
Did guilt and death derive ; 

So, by the righteousness of Christ, 
Shall all be made alive. 

3 If then ye risen are with Christ, 
Seek only how to get 

The things which are above, where 
Christ 

At God's right hand is set. 

ASCENSION. 

HYMN 72. L. M. 

HE dies, the Friend of sinners diest 
Lo ! Salem's daughters weep 
around ; 

A solemn darkness veils the skies ; 
A sudden trembUng shakes the 
ground. 

2 Ye saints, approach, the anguish view 
Of him who groans beneath youi 
load; 

He give? his precious life for j'ou, 
For you he sheds his precious biood, 
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HYMNS. 



3 Here's love and grief beyond degree, 
The Lord of Glory dies for men ; 

Bui lo ! what sudden joys we see, 
Jesus, the dead, revives again. 

4 The rising God forsakes the tomb ; 
Up to his Father's court he flies ; 

Cherubic legions guard him home, 

And shout him welcome to the skies, 
ft Break off your tears, ye saints, andtell 

How high our great Deliverer reigns; 
Sing how he spoil'd the hosts of hell, 

And led the tyrant death in chains, 
ft Say, " Live for ever, glorious King, 

Born to redeem, instruct, and save!" 
Then ask,"Odeath, where is thyetingl 

And where thy victory, O grave V* 

HYMN 73. L. M. 

OUR Lord is risen from the dead. 
Our Jesus is gone up on high ; 
The powers of hell are captive led, 
Dragg'd to the portals of the sky. 
2 There his triumphal chariot waits, 
And angels chant the solemn lay : 
"Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates. 

Ye everlasting doors, give way.** 
3; Loose all your bars of massy light, 
And wide unfold the radiant scene ; 
He claims those mansions as his right ; 
Receive the King of Glory in. 

4 " Who is the King of Glory, who 1'* 
The Lord that all his foes o'ercame. 

The world,sin,deathand hell o'erthrew; 
And Jesus is the conqueror's name. 

5 Lo ! his triumphal chariot waits. 
And angel's chant the solemn lay, 

"Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, 
Ye everlasting doors, give way." 

a *' Who is the King of Glory, who?" 
The Lord of boundless power pos- 
sess'd. 

The King of saints and angels too, 
God over all, for ever bless'd. 

WHIT-STJNDAY. 

HYMN 74. C. M. 

COME, Holy Ghost, Creator come, 
Inspire these souls of thin 3 ; 
Till every heart which thou has':; made. 
Be fill'd with grace divine. 

2 Thou art the Comforter, the gift 
Of God, and fire of love ; 

The everla(?ting spring of joy, 
And unction from above. 

3 Thy gifts are manifold, thou writ*st 
God's law in each true heart ; 

The promise of the Father, thou 
Dost heavenly speech impart. 

i Enlighten our dark souls, till hey 
Thy sacred love embrace ; 
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Assist our minds, Dy nature ftaU, 
With thy celestial grace. 

5 Drive far from us the mortal f^wj. 
And give us peace within ; 

That, by thy guidance blest, we may 
Escape the snares of sin. 

6 Teach us the Father to confess. 
And Son, from death revived, 

And thee, with both, O Holy Gliost. 
Who art from both derived. 

HYMN 75. C. M. 

COME, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove. 
With all thy quickening poweraj 
Kindle a flame of sacred love 
In these cold hearts of ours. 

2 See how we grovel here below. 
Fond of these earthly toys : 

Our souls, how heavily they go. 
To reach eternal joys. 

3 In vain we tiine our lifeless songis^ 
In vain we strive to rise : 

Hosannas languish on our tongues. 
And our devotion dies. 

4 Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dovei 
With all thy quickening powers ; 

Come, shed abroad a Saviour's love, ; 
And that shall kindle ours. 

HYMN 76. C. M. 

HE'S come, let every knee be bent, 
All hearts new joy resume ; 
Sing, ye redeem'd, with one consent, 
"The Comforter is come." 

2 What greater gift, what greater love. 
Could God on man bestow t 

Angels for this rejoice above. 
Let man rejoice below. 

3 Hail, blessed Spirit ! m.ay each sold 
Thy sacred influence feel ; 

Do thou each sinful thought control. 
And fix our wavering zeal. 

4 Thou to the conscience dost convey 
Those checks whichwe should know j 

Thy motions point to us the way ; 
Thou giv*st us strength to go. 

TRINITY SUNDAY. 

HYMN 77. L. M. 

OHOLY, holy, holy Lord, 
Bright in thy deeds and in thy 
Name, 

For ever be thy Name adored. 
Thy glories let the world proclaim, 

2 O Jesus, Lamb once crucified 
To take our load of sins away, 

Thine be the hymn that rolls its tide 
Along the realms of upper day. 

3 O Holy Spirit from above, 

In Streams of light apd glory giveii, 



Thou source of ecstacy and love. 
Thy praises ring through earth and 
heaven. 

1 O God Triune, to thee we owe 
Our every thought, our every song; 

A.nd ever may thy praises flow 
From saint and seraph's burning 
tongue. 

HYMN 78. L M. 

FATHER of aIl,whose love profound 
A ransom for our souls hath found, 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy pardoning love extend. 

2 A^lmighty Son, incarnate Word, 
Our Prophet, Priest, Redeemer, Lord, 
Before thy tlirone we sinners bend ; 
To us thy saving grace extend. 

3 Eternal Spirit, by whose breath 
The soul is raised from sin and death, 
Before thy throne we sinners bend ; 
To us thy quickening power extend. 

4 Jehovah ! Father, Spirit, Son, 
Mysterious Godhead, Three in One ! 
Before thy throne we sinners bend; 
GiTace, pardon, life, to us extend. 

HYMN 79. II. 4. 

WE give immortal praise 
To God the Father's love. 
For all our comforts here, 
And all our hopes above : 
He sent his own 

Eternal Son 
To die for sins 
That man had done. 
2 To God the Son belongs 

Immortal glory too, 
Who saved us by his blood 
From everlasting woe : 
And now he lives, 

And now he reigns, 
And sees the fruit 
Of all his pains. 
8 To God the Spirit, praise 

And endless worship give, 
Whose new-creating power 
Makes the dead sinner live: 
His work completes 
The great design, 
And fills the soul 
With joy divine. 
4 Almighty God, to thee 

Be endless honours done; 
The sacred Persons three, 
The Godhead only One ; 
Where reason fails 

With all her powers, 
There faith prevails, 
And love adores. 



FAST-DAT. 
HYMN 80. C. M. 

ALMIGHTY Lord, before thy throne 
Thy mourning people bend : 
*Tis on thy pardoning grace alone, 
Our prostrate hopes depend. 

2 Dark judgments, from thy heavy 
Thy dreadful power display; [hand. 

Yet mercy spares our guilty land. 
And still we live to pray. 

3 How changed,alasl are truths diviiia 
For error, guilt, and shame ; 

What impious numbers, bold in ein, 
Disgrace the Christian name. 

4 O turn us, turn us, mighty Lord, 
Convert us by thy grace ; 

Then shall our hearts obey thy word, 
And see again thy face. 

5 Then, should oppressing foes invade. 
We will not sink in fear ; 

Secure of all-sufficient aid, 
When God, our God, is near. 

HYMN 81. III. 3. 

DREAD Jehovah, God of nations. 
From thy temple in the skies. 
Hear thy people's supplications. 
Now for their deliverance rise : 

2 Lo ! with deep contrition turning, 
Humbly at thy feet we bend ; 

Hear us, fasting, praying, mourning, 
Hear us, spare us, and defend. 

3 Though our sins, our hearts con- 

founding. 
Long and loud for vengeance call. 
Thou hast mercy more abounding, 
Jesus' blood can cleanse them all. 

4 Let that love veil our transgression. 
Let that blood our guilt efface : 

Save thy people from oppression. 
Save from spoil thy holy place. 

HYMN 82. L. M. 
Prayer and Hope of Victory. 

NOW may the God of grace and 
power 

Attend his people's humble cry ; 
Defend them in the needful hour. 

And send deliverance from on high. 
3 In his salvation is our hope ; 

And in the Name of Israel's God, 
Our troops shall lift their banners up. 

Our navies spread theirflags abroad. 
3 Some trust in horses train'd for war, 

And some of chariots make their 
boast ; 

Our surest expectations are 
From thee, the Lord of heaveiilj^ 



HYMNS. 



1 Then save us, Lord, from slavishfear. 
And let our trust be firm and strong, 

Till thy salvation shall appear, [song. 
And hymns of peace conclude our 

THANKSGIVING-DAY. 

HYMN 83. 
PART I. III. 2. 

PRAISE to God, immortal praise, 
For the love that crowns our days; 
Bounteous source of every joy, 
Let thy praise our tongues employ : 
All to thee, our God, we owe, 
Source whence all our blessings flow. 

2 All the blessings of the fields, 
All the stores the garden yields, 
Flocks that whiten all the plain. 
Yellow sheaves of ripen'd grain : 
Lord, for these our souls shall raise 
Grateful vows and solemn praise. 

3 Clouds that drop their fattening dews 
Suns that genial warmth diffuse, 

All the plenty summer pours, 
Autumn's rich o'erflowing stores : 
Lord, for these our souls shall raise 
Grateful vows and solemn praise. 

4 Peace, prosperity, and health, 
Private bliss and public wealth. 
Knowledge, with its gladdening 

streams. 
Pure religion's holier beams : 
Lord, for these our souls shall raise 
Grateful vows and solemn praise. 
PART II. III. 2. 

5 Yet, should rising whirlwinds tear 
From its stem the ripening ear : 
Though the sickening flock should fall. 
And the herd desert Ihe stall : 

Still to thee our souls shall raise 
Grateful vows and solemn praise. 

6 Should thine alter'd hand restrain 
The early and the latter rain, 
Blast each opening bud of joy, 

And the rising year destroy : 
Still to thee our souls shall raise 
Grateful vows and solemn praise. 

7 Life and grace, whate'er our woe, 
Still to thee, our God, we owe; 
Though of earthly hopes bereft, 
Yet our hope of heaven is left ; 
And for these our souls shall raise 
Grateful vows and solemn praise. 

HYMN 84. C. M. 

FOUNTAIN of mercy, God of love, 
How rich thy bounties are : 
The rolling seasons, as they move, 

Proclaim thy constant care, 
t When in the bosom af the earth 

The sower hid the grain, 
Thy goodness mark'd its secret birth, 
And sent the earlv rain. 
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3 The spring's sweet influence, Lordi 

was thine. 
The plants in beauty grew ; 
Thou gav'st the summer's sans tc 
The mild refreshing dew. [shine, 

4 These various mercies from above 
Matured the swelling grain ; 

A kindly harvest crowns thy love. 
And plenty fills the plain. 

5 We own and bless thy gracioussway: 
Thy hand all nature hails ; 

Seed-time nor harvest, night nor day. 
Summer nor winter fails. 

HYMN 85. L. M. 
For Public Mercies and Deliverance 

SALVATION doth to God belong. 
His power and grace shall be om 
song ; 

From him alone all mercies flow. 
His arm alone subdues the foe. 

2 Then praise this God, who bows h\a 

ear 

Propitious to his people's prayer ; 
And though deliverance he may stay, 
Yet answers still in his own day. 

3 O may this goodness lead our lan^ 
Still saved by thine Almighty hand. 
The tribute of its love to bring 

To thee, our Saviour and our King< 

4 Till every public temple raise 
A song of triumph to thy praise ; 
And every peaceful, private home. 
To thee a temple shall become. 

5 Still be it our supreme delight 
To walk as in thy glorious sight. 
Still in thy precepts and thy fear. 
Till life's last hour, to persevere. 



VIL ORDINANCES AND SPE- 
CIAL OCCASIONS. 

BAPTISM OF INFANTS. 

HYMN 86. III. 3. 

SAVIOUR, who thy flock art feeding^ 
With the shepherd's kindest care. 
All the feeble gently leading. 
While the lambs thy bosom share ( 

2 Now, these little ones receiving. 
Fold them in thy gracious arm ; 

There, we know, thy word believing, 
Only there, secure from harm. 

3 Never from thy pasture roving. 
Let them be the Lion's prey ; 

Let thy tenderness, so loving, 
Keep them all life's dangerous waj^ 

4 Then, within thy fold eternal. 
Let them find a resting-place ; 

Feed in pastures ever vernal. 
Drink the rivers of thy grace. 



HYMNS. 



HYMN S7. S.M. 

THE Gentle Saviour calis 
Our children to Lis breast ; 
Re folds them in his gracious arms, 
Himself declares them blest. 

2 "Let them approach," he cries, 
" Nor scorn their humble claim; 

The heirs of heaven are such as these, 
For such as these I came." 

8 Gladly we bring them. Lord, 
Devoting them to thee, 

'niploring that, as we are thine. 
Thine may our offspring be. 

BAPTISM OF ADULTS. 

HYMN 88. S. M. 
Ephesians vi. 10, 13. 

SOLDIERS of Christ arise, 
And put your armour on, 
Strong in the strength which God sup- 
plies 

Through hrs eternal Son. 

5 Strong in the Lord of hosts. 
And in his mighty power. 

Who in the strength of Jesus trusts 
Is more than conqueror. 

3 Stand then in his great might. 
With all his strength endued ; 

And take, to arm you for the fight. 
The panoply of God. 

4 That having all things done. 
And all your conflicts past. 

Ye may behold your victory won. 
And stand complete at last. 

CONFIRMATION. 

HYMN 89. L. M. 

OIIAPPY day, that stays my choice 
On thee, my Saviour and my God: 
Well may this glowing heart rejoice, 

And tell thy goodness all abroad. 
2 O happy bond, that seals my vows. 

To him who merits all my love ; 
Let cheerful anthems till his house, 

W^hile to his sacred throne I move. 
3Tisdone,thegreattransaction'sdone; 
Deign, gracious Lord, to make me 
thine : 

Help me, through grace, t© follow on, 
Glad to confess thy voice divine. 

I Here rest, my oft-divided heart, 
Fix'd on thy God, thy Saviour, rest; 

Who with the world would grieve to 
part. 

When caird on angels' food to feast? 

6 High heaven, that heard the solemn 

vow. 

That vow renev/'d shall daily hear, 
Tin in life's latest hour I bow, 
A?id bless in death a bond so dear. 
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HYMN 90. CM. 

WII NESS, ye men and angels; now 
Before the Lord we speak ; 
To him we make our solemn vow, 
A vow we dare not break : 

2 That, long as life itself shall last. 
Ourselves to Christ we yield ; 

Nor from his cause will we depart. 
Or ever quit the field. 

3 We trust not in our native strength, 
But on his grace rely. 

That, with returning wants, the Lord 
Will all our need supply. 

4 Lord, guide our doubtful feet aright, 
And keep us in thy ways ; 

And, while we turn our vows ta 
prayers. 

Turn thou our prayers to praise. 

HYMN 91. C. M. 
TT'OUTH, when devoted to the Le. -d^ 
JL Is pleasing in his eyes ; 
A flower, though offer'd in the bud. 
Is no vain sacrifice. 

2 'Tis easier far if we begin 
To fear the Lord betimes ; 

For sinners who grow old in sin 
Are harden'd by their crimes. 

3 It saves us from a thousand snare* 
To mind religion young ; 

Grace will preserve our following 
years. 

And make our virtues strong. 

4 To thee. Almighty God, to thee 
Our hearis we now resign : 

'Twill please us to look back and see 
That our whole lives were thine. 

HYMN 92. C. M. 

OIN the morn of life, when youth 
5 With vital ardour glows. 
And shines in all the fairest charms 
That beauty can disclose ; 

2 Deep in thy soul, before its powers 
Are yet by vice enslaved, 

Be thy Creator's glorious Name 
And character engraved : 

3 Ere yet the shades of sorrow cloud 
The sunshine of thy days ; 

And cares and toils, in endless round 
Encompass all thy ways ; 

4 Ere yet thy heart the woes of age, 
With vain regret, deplore. 

And sadly muse on former joys, 
That now return no more. 

5 True wisdom, early soughtandgafn'4. 
In age will give thee rest : 

O then, iniprove the morn of life, 
To make its evening blest 
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HYMNS. 



TJHE LOED'S a UPPER, 

HYMN 93. C. M. 
Rev. V. 9, 12, 13. 

THOU, God, all glory, honour, power, 
Art worthy to receive ; 
Since all things by thy power were 
made 

And by thy bounty live. 

2 And worthy is the Lamb all power, 
Honour, and wealth, to gain, 

Glory and strength ; who for our sins 
A sacrifice was slain. 

3 All worthy thou, who hast redeem'd, 
And ransom'd us to God, 

From every nation, every coast, 
By thy most precious blood. 

4 Blessing and honour, glory, power, 
By all in earth and heaven, 

To Him that sits upon the throne. 
And to the Lamb be given. 

HYMN 94. L. M. 

MY God, and is thy table spread, 
And does thy cup with love o'er- 
flow? 

Thither be all thy children led, 
Andletthemthy sweet merciesknow. 

2 Hail! sacred feast,whichJesusmakes, 
Rich banquet of his flesh and blood: 

Thrice happy he who here partakes 
That sacred stream, that heavenly 
food. 

3 Why are its bounties all in vain 
Before unwilling hearts display'd? 

Was not for you the victim slain 1 
Are y,ou forbid the children's bread! 

4 O let thy table honour'd be, 

And furnish'd well with joyful guests: 
And may each soul salvation see. 
That here its holy pledges tastes. 

5 Drawn by thy quickening grace, O 

Lord, 

In countless numbers let them come; 
And gather from their Father's board. 
The bread that lives beyond the 
tomb. 

6 Nor let thy spreading Gospel rest. 
Till through the world thy truth has 

run; 

Tin with this bread all men be blest. 
Who see the light or feel the sun. 

HYMN 95. C. M. 
A ND are we now brought near to 
ii God 

Who once at distance stood ? 
Ahd, to effect this glorious change, 

Did Jesus shed his blood 1 
S O for a song of ardent praise. 
To bear our souls above : 
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What should allay our liveiy ho^>s. 
Or damp our flaming love I 

3 Then let us join the heavenly choirs 
To praise our heavenly King: 

O may that love which spread this 
Inspire us while we sing : [board, 

4 "Glory to God in highest strains. 
And to the earth be peace ; 

Good-will from heaven to men is come. 
And let it never cease." 

HYMN 96. L. M. 

TO Jesus, our exalted Lord, 
That Name in heaven and earth 
adored, 

Fain would our hearts and voices raise 
A cheerful song of sacred praise. 

2 But all tho notes whichmortalsknow, 
Are wea-k, and languishing, and low; 
Far, far above our humble songs, 
The theme demands immortal tongues. 

3 Yet whilst around his board we meet. 
And worship at his sacred feet, 

O let our warm affections move, 
In glad returns of grateful love. 

4 Yes, Lord, we love, and we adore. 
But long to know and love thee more; 
And, whilst we taste the bread and 

wine. 

Desire to feed on joys divine. 

5 Let faith our feeble senses aid, 

To see thy wondrous love display'd ; 
Thy broken flesh, thy bleeding veLiig, 
Thy dreadful agonizing pains. 

6 Let humble, penitential woe. 
With painful, pleasing anguish flow ; 
And thy forgiving love impart 

Life, hope, and joy to every heart. 

ORDINATION, OR INSTITUTION OF 
MINISTERS. 

HYMN 97. L. M. 
St. Matt. X. 
O forth, ye heralds, in my Name, 
Sweetly theGospeltrumpetsoundi 
The glorious jubilee proclaim, 
Where'er the human race is found. 

2 The joyful news to all impart. 

And teach them whore salvation lies; 
With care bind up the broken heart, 
And wipe the tears from weeping 
eyes. 

3 Be wise as serpents, where you ^o, 
But harmless as tLe peaceful dove ; 

And let your heaven-taught conduct 
show 

That ye 're commissioned fromabove. 

4 Freely from me ye have received, 
Freelv, in love, to others give ; 

Thus shall your doctrines be believed. 
And, by your labours, sinners live. 



HYMNS 



HYMN 98. L. M. 
St. Mark xvi. 15, &:c., and. St. Matt. 

xxviii. 18, &:c. 
a O, preach my Gospel," saith the 
It Lord, 

" Bid the whole earth my grace re- 
ceive : 

Explain to them my sacred word, 
I5id them believe, obey, and live. 

2 "I'll make my great commission 

known. 

And ye shall prove my Gospel true. 
By all the works that I have done. 
And all the wonders ye shall do. 

3 "Go, heal the sick, g^o, raise the dead; 
Go cast out devils in my Name ; 

Nor let my prophets be afraid, 
Though Greeks reproach, and Jews 
blaspheme. 

♦ *' While thus ye follow my com- 
mands, 

I'm with you till the world shall end; 
All power is trusted in my hands, 
I can destroy, and can defend." 

5 He spake, and light shone round his 

head ; 

On a brisrht cloud to heaven be rode : 
They to The farthest nation spread 
The grace of their ascended God. 

HYMN 99. L. M. 

THE Saviour, when to heaven he 
rose. 

In splendid triumph o'er his foes, 
Scatter'd his gifts on men below. 
And wide his royal bounties flow. 

2 Hence sprang the Apostle's honour'd 

name, 

Sacred beyond heroic fame ; 
Hence dictates the Prophetic sage, 
And hence the Evangelic page. 

3 In lower forms, to bless our eyes. 
Pastors from hence and Teachers rise; 
Who, though with feebler rays they 

shine, 

Still mark a long-extended line : 

4 From Chi ist their varied gifts derive. 
And, fed by him, their graces live ; 
Whilst, guarded by his potent hand, 
Amidst the rage of hell they stand. 

'> So shall the bright Succession run 
Through all the courses of the sun ; 
Whilst unborn churches, by their care, 
Shall rise and flourish, large and fair. 

6 Jesus, our Lord, their hearts shall 

know, 

The spring whence all these blessings 
flow ; 

Pa!»tors and people shout his praise, 
Through the long round of endless 
days. 



HYMN 100. L. m. 

FATHER of mercies, bow th\ne ear, 
Attentive to our earnest prayer ^ 
We plead for those who plead for thee, 
Successful pleaders may they be. 

2 How great their work, how vast 

their charge ; 
Do thou their anxious souls enlarge : 
Their best acquirements are our gain; 
We share the blessings they obtain. 

3 Clothe, then, with energy divine. 
Their words, and let those words bo 

thine ; 

To th^m thy sacred truth reveal, 
Suppress their fear, inflame their zeal. 

4 Teach them to sowthe precious seed. 
Teach them thy chosen flock to feed ; 
Teach them immortal souls to gain. 
Souls that will well reward their pain. 

5 Let thronging multitudes around. 
Hear from their lips the joyful sound; 
In humble strains thy grace implore, 
And feel thy new-creating power. 

6 Let sinners break their massy chains, 
Distressed souls forset their pains I 
Let light through distant realms be 

spread. 

And Sion rear her drooping head. 

CONSECRATION OF A CHURCH. 

HYMN 101. L. M. 

AND wilt thou, O Eternal God, 
On earth establish thine abode ? 
Then look propitious from thy throne, 
And take this temple for thine own. 

2 These walls we to thine honour raise. 
Long may they echo in thy praise ; 
And thou, descending, fill the place 
With the rich tokens of thy grace. 

3 Here may the great Redeemer reign, 
With all the graces of his train ; 
While power divine his word attends. 
To conquer foes and cheer his friends. 

4 And in the last decisive day. 
When God the nations' shall survey. 
May it before the world appear, 
Thousands were born for glory here. 

MISSIONS. 

HYMN 102. L. M. 

JESUS shall reign where'er the snn 
Does his successive journeys run ; 
His kingdom spread from siiore to 
shore, 

Till moonsshallwaxand wane nomore. 
2 To him shall endless prayer be made, 
And praises throng to crown his head; 
His Name like sweet perfume shaU rise 
With everv morning sacri^ce. 
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HYMNS. 



8 People and realms, of every vC^ngue, 
Dwell on his love wiih sweetest song; 
And infant voices shall proclaim 
Their early blessings on his Name. 

4 Biessingsabound where'er he reigns; 
The prisoner leaps to burst his chains, 
The weary find eternal rest, 

Ana all the sons of want are blest. 

5 Where he displayshishealini: power. 
Death and the curse are known no 

more : 

In him the tribes of Adam boast 
More blessings than their father lost. 

6 Let every creature rise, and bring. 
Peculiar honours to our King : 
An/rels descend with songs again. 
And earth repeat the loud Amen. 

HYMN 103. L. M. 
Psalm cxvii. 

FROM all that dwell below the skies, 
Let the Creator's praise arise ; 
Jehovah's glorious Name be sung 
Through every land, by every tongue. 
2 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord, 
And truth eternal is thy Word : 
Thy praise shall sound from shore to 
shore, 

Till suns shall rise and set no more. 

HYMN 104. L. M. 

O SPIRIT of the living God, 
In all thy plenitude of grace. 
Where 'er the foot of man hath trod, 

Descend on our apostate race. 
2 Give tongues of tire and hearts of 
love, 

To preach the reconciling word ; 
Give power and unction from above, 

V/here'er the joyful sound is heard. 
S Be darkness, at thy coming, light ; 

Confusion, order in thy path ; 
Souls without strength inspire with 
might ; 

Bid mercy triumph over wrath. 
4 Convert the nations ; far and nigh 

The triumph's of the cross record, 
The Name of Jesus glorify, 
^ lill every people call him Lord- 

HYMN 105. II. 1. 
For Missions to the Jfew Settlements in 
the United States. 
THEN, Lord, to this our western 
V f land. 
Led by thy providential hand. 

Our wandering fethers came, 
TlJeir ancient homes, their friends in 
vouth, 

Vient forth the heralds of thy truth. 
To k€.e\) them in thy Name 
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2 Then, through our solitary euasf. 

The desert features soon weie loaf, 

Thy temples there arose ; 
Our shores, as culture made them fr ii 
Were hallovv'd by thy rites, by prayer. 

And blossom'd as the rose. 

3 And O, may we repay this debt 
To regions solitary yet. 

Within our spreading land : 
There, brethren, from our commoa 
home. 

Still westward, like our fathers, roama 
Still guided by thy hand. 

4 Saviour, we own this debt of love: 
O shed thy Spirit frcnn above. 

To move each Christian breast ; 
Till heralds shall thy truth proclaim. 
And ten::ples rise to fix thy Name, 

Through all our desert west. 

HYMN 106. CM. 
Isaiah xxxv. 2. 

ON Siorn, and on Lebanon, 
On Carmel's blooming height. 
On Sharon's fertile plains, once shon« 
The glory, pure and bright : 

2 From thence its mild and cheering 

ray 

Stream'd forth from land to lan-d ; 
And empires now behold its day; 
And still its beams expand. 

3 Its brightestsplendours, dartingwest, 

Our happy shores illume ; 
Our farther regions, once unblest, 
Now like a garden bloom : 

4 But ah, our deserts deep and wild 
See not this heavenly light; 

No sacred beams, no radiance mild. 
Dispel their dreary night. 

5 Thou, who didst lighten Sion's hill, 
On Carmel who didst shine, 

Our deserts let thy glory nil. 
Thy excellence divine. 

6 Like Lebanon, in towering pride. 
May all our forests smile ; 

And may our bor*.-3rs blossom wide 
Like Sharon's fruiiful soil. 

HYMN 107. II. 6. 

FROM Greenland's icy mountains 
From India's coral strand, 
Where Afric's sunny fountains 
Roll down their golden sand ; 
From many an ancient river, 
From many a palmy plain, 
Tliey call us to deliver 

Their land from error's «hain. 
2 What though the spicy breezei 

Blow soft o'er Ceylon's Isle ; 
Thoush every prospect pleas«8. 
And only man is viie : 



HYMNS. 



Xn mln with lavish kindness 

The o:ifts of God are st rewn ; 
The heathen in his blindness 

Bows down to wood and stone. 
S Shall we, whose souls are lighted 

With wisdom from on high ; 
l?hall we to men henisrhted" 

The lamp of life deny 1 
Salvation, oh, salvation, 

The joyful sound proclaim. 
Till each rem.otest nation 

Has learnt Messiah's Name. 
4 Waft, waft, ye winds, his story 

And you, ye waters, roll, 
Till, like a sea of glory. 

It spreads from pole to pole: 
Till o'er our ransom'd nature, 

The Lamb for sinn6rs slain, 
Redeemer, King, Creator, 

In bliss returns to reign. 

HYMN 108. L.M. 
For the Jeios. 

DISOWN'D of heaven, by man op- 
press'd, 

Outcasts from Sion'shallow'dground, 
Wh-erefore should Israel's sons, once 
bless'd, 

Still roam the scorning world around? 
t Lord, visit thy forsaken race. 

Back to thy fold the wanderers bring, 
Teach them to seek thy slighted grace, 
Arid hail in Christ their promised 
King. 

8 The veil of darkness rend in twain. 
Which hides their Shiloh's glorious 
light ; 

The sever'd olive branch again 
Firm to its parent-stock unite. 

I Hail, glorious day, expected long ! 
When Jew and Greek one prayer 
shall pour ; 

With eager feet one temple throng. 
With grateful praise one God adore. 

HYMN 109. IV. 1. 
Rev. XV. 3, 4. 
TTOW wondrous and great 
1 JL Thy works, God of praise ; 
fl'jw just, King of saints, 

And true are thy ways : 
O who shall not fear thee. 

And honour thy Name: 
Thou only art holy, 

Thou only supreme. 
8 To nations long dark 

Thy light shall be shown 
Their v/orship and vows 

Shall come to thy throne : 
Thy truth and thy judgments 

}6hall spread all abroad, 
Till earth's every people 

Confess thee their God. 
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FOR SUNDAY A.VD CEABITU 
SCHOOLS. 

HYMN 110. II, 4. 
Children and Congregation, 
Children. 

COME let our voices join 
In one glad song of praise ; 
To God, the God of love. 
Our grateful hearts we raise : 
Congregation, 
To God alone your praise belongs? 
His love demands your earliest soii^: 
Children. 

2 Now we are tauuht to read 
The book of life divine ; 

Where our Redeemer's love. 
And brightest glories shine : 
Congregation. 
To God alone the praise is due, 
Who sends his word to us and you 
Children. 

3 Within these hallo w'd walls. 
Our wandering feet are brought ; 

Where prayer and praise ascend, 
And heavenly truths are taught: 
Congregation. 
To God alone your otferings bring ; 
Here in his church his praises sing. 
Children. 

4 For blessings such as thes-e. 
Our gratitude receive ; 

Lord, here accept our hearts, 
'Tis all that we can give : 
Congregation. 
Great God, accept their infant songs ^ 
To thee aione their praise belongs. 
Both. 

5 Lord, bid this work of love 

Be crown'd with meet success ; 
May thousands yet unborn 

This institution bless : 
Thus shall the praise resound to Ihtie, 
Now, and through all eternity. 

HYMN 111. III. 1. 
LORY to the Father give, 
'vT God in whom we move and lirej 
Children' prayers he deigns to hear, 
Children's songs delight his ear. 

2 Glory to the Son we bring, 
Christ our Prophet, Priest, and Kinn 
Children, raise your sweetest straia 
To the Lamb, for he was slain. 

3 Glory to the Holy Ghost, 
He reclaims the sinner lost; 
Children's minds may he inspire. 
Touch their tongues with hoily fire. 

4 Glory in the highest be 
To the blessed Trinity, 
For the Gospel from abov3. 

For the word that " God ia love." 
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HYMNS 



HYMN li2. CM. 
W ' HSN Jesus lefl His heavenly 
V y throne, 

He chose an humble birih ; 
Like us unhonour'd and unknown, 
He came to dwell on earth : 

1 I-ike him, may we be found below, 
in wisdom's paths of peace ; 

Like him, in grace and knowledge 
grow, 

As years and strength increase 

" Sweet were his words and kind his 
look, 

When mothers round him press'd ; 
Their infants in his arms he took, 

And on his bosom bless'd : 
4 Safe from the world's alluring harms, 

Beneath his watchful eye, 
O, thus encircled in his arms, 

May we for ever lie. 

HYMN 113. L. M. 

IORD, how delightful 'tis to see 
J A whole assembly v/orship thee : 
At once they sing, at once they pray ; 
They hear of heaven, and learn the 
way. 

2 T have been there, and still would go, 
'Tis like a little heaven below ; 

Not all that earth and sin can say, 
Bhall tempt me to forget this day. 

3 O write upon my memorj-, Lord, 
The text and doctrine of thy word ; 
That I may break thy laws r.o more, 
But love tiiee better than before. 

4 With thoughts of Christ an-d things 

divine. 

Fill up this sinful heart of mine ; 
That hoping pardon through his blood, 

1 may lie down and wake with God. 

HYMN 114. CM. 

/TERCY, descending from above, 
J_Vx In softest accents pleads ; 
O may each tender bosom move. 

When mercy intercedes. 

2 Children our kind protection claim, 
And God will well approve, 

When infants learn to lisp his Name, 
And their Creator love. 

5 Delightful work, young souls to win. 
And turn the rising race 

From the deceitful paths of sin. 
To seek their Saviour's face. 

4 Almighty God, thine influence shed 

To aid this blest design ; 
The honour of thy Name be spread, 

Aad ail the glory thine 



CHARITABLE OCCASIONS. 

HYMN 115. CM. 

BLEST is the man whose softening 
Feels all another's pain ; [heart 
To whom the supplicating eye 
Is never raised in vain : 

2 Whose breast responds with gene- 

rous warmth, 
A stranjrer's woe to feel ; 
Who weeps in pity o'er the wound 
He wants the power to heal. 

3 To gentle offices of love 
Kis feet are never slow ; 

Heviews,throughmercy'smeU!«gp y e, 
A brother in a foe. 

4 To him protection shall be sho'W n ; 
And mercy, from abov*», 

De^fcnd on those who thus fulfil 
The Christian law of love. 

HYMN 116. CM. 

RICH are the joys which cannot die, 
With God laid up in store ; 
Treasures beyond the changing sky, 
Brighter than golden ore. 

2 The seeds which piety and love 
Have scatter'd here below. 

In the fair fertile fields above 
To ample harvests grow. 

3 The mite my willing hands can give 
At Jesus' feet I lay ; 

Grace shall the humble gitl; receive, 
Abounding grace repay. 

HYMN 117. III. 3. 

LORD of life, all praise excelling. 
Thou, in glory unconfined, 
Deign'st to make thy humble dwelliij.^ 
With the poor of humble mind. 

2 As thy love, throush all creation, 
Beams like thy diffusive lieht ; 

So the high and humble station 
Both are equal in thy sight. 

3 Thus thy care, for all providing. 
Warm 'd thy faithful prophet's tongue, 

Who, the lot of all deciding. 
To thy chosen Israel sung : 

4 When thy harvest yields thee plea- 

sure. 

Thou the golden sheaf shait bind ; 
To the poor belongs the treasure 
Of the scatter'd ears behind : 
Chorus. 

These thy God ordains to bless. 
The widow and the fatherless. 

5 When thine olive-plants increasing 
Pour their plenty o'er thy plain, 

Grateful, thou shalt take the blessing 
But not search the bough again: 

Chorus. Those, &o 



HYJMNS. 



d When thy favour* d vintage flowing, 
Gladdens thine autumnal scene, 

Own the bounteous hand bestowing, 
But thy vines the poor shall glean. 

Chorus. These, &c. 

r Still we read thy word declaring 
Mercy. Lord, thine own decree ; 

Mercy, every sorrow sharing. 
Warms the heart resembling thee. 

8 Still the orphan and the stranger, 
Still the widow owns thy care ; 

Bcreen'd by thee in every danger. 
Heard by thee in every prayer. 

Hallelujah, Amen. 

TO BE USED AT SEA. 

HYMN 118. L. M. 

GOD of the seas, thine awful voice 
Bids all the rolling waves rejoice; 
And one soft word of thy command 
Can sink them silent on the sand. 

2 The smallest fish that swims the seas, 
Sportful, to thee a tribute pays ; 
And largest monsters of the deep, 

At thy command,, or rage or sles^p. 

3 Thus is thy glorious power adored 
Among the watery nations, Lord : 
Yet men, who trace the dangerous " 

waves, 

Forget the mighty God who saves. 

HYMN 119. IV. 5. 
" Save Lord, or we perish.** 
St. Matt. viii. 25. 

WHEN thro' the torn sail the wild 
tempest is streaming. 
When o'er the dark wave the red 

lightning is gleaming. 
Nor hope lends a ray the poor seaman 

to cherish. 
We fly to our Maker : " Save,Lord, or 
we perish." 

2 O Jesus, once rock'd on the breast 

of the billow. 
Aroused by the shriek of despair,from 

thy pillow, 
Now seated in glory, the mariner 

cherish, 

Who eries in his anguish, "Save, Lord, 
or we perish." 

S And O ! when the whirlwind of pas- 
sion is raging. 

When sin in our hearts its wild war- 
fare is waging, 

Then send down thy Spirit thy ran- 
som'd to cherish, 

fciobuke the destroyer ; " Save, Lord, 
Qi we perisk." 



HYMN 120. CM. 
Wliich may he used at Sea or on Lavd. 

LORD, for the just thou dost pjovifi^i) 
Thou art their sure defence; 
Eternal Wisdom is their guide. 
Their help. Omnipotence. 

2 Though they thro' foreign lands 

should roaw. 
And breathe the tainted air 
In burning climates, far from home. 
Yet thou, their God, art there. 

3 Thy goodness sweetens every soil. 
Makes every country please ; 

Thou on the snowy hills dost smile, 
And smooth'st the rugged seas. 

4 When waves on waves, to heaven 
Defied t;ie pilot's art ; [uprear'd, 

When terror in each face appear'd. 
And sorrow in each heart ; 

5 To thee I raised my humble prayer. 
To snatch me from the grave : 

1 found thine ear not slow to hear. 
Nor short thine arm to save. 

6 Thou gav'st the word, the winds did 

cease. 

The storms obey'd thy will, 
The raging sea was hush'd in peace. 
And every wave was still. 

7 For this, my life, in every state, 
A life of praise shall be ; 

And death,when death shall be myfate. 
Shall join my soul to thee. 

FOR THE SICK. 

HYMN 121. L. M. 

WHEN dangers, woes, or death are 
nigh. 

Past mercies teach me where to fly : 
Thine arm. Almighty God, can aid. 
When sickne&s grieves, and pains in- 
vade. 

2 To all the various helps of art. 
Kindly thy healing power impart ; 
Bethesda's bath refused to save, 
Un-ess an angel bless'd the wave. 

3 All med'cines act by thy decree. 
Receive commission all from thee ; 
And not a plant which spreads dva 

plains, 

But teems with health, when heaves 
ordains. 

4 Clay and Siloam's pool, we find. 
At heaven's command restored thf* 

blind ; 

And Jordan's waters hence were seen 
To wash a Syrian leper clean 

5 But grant me nobler favours stjU, 
Grant me to know and do thy wiil j 
Purge my foul soul from every sLairu 
And save me from eternal paiij 

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ilYMNS. 



1 Os,n such a wretch fV r pardon sue t 
My < rimss, ui)'^ crimes arise in view, 
.^rrest my trembling tongue in prayer, 
And pour the horrors of despair. 

7 But thou, regard my contrite sighs, 
My tortured breast, my streaming eyes; 
To me thy boundless love extend, 
My God, ray Father, and my Friend. 

8 These lovely names I ne'er could 

plead, 

Had not thy Son vouchsafed to bleed; 
His blood procures our fallen race 
Admittance to the throne of grace. 

9 When sin has shot its poison'd dart. 
And conscious guilt corrodes the heart, 
His blood is all-sufficient found 

To draw the shaft and heal he wound. 

10 What arrows pierce so deep as sin? 
What venom gives such pain within 7 
Thou great Physician of the soul, 
Rebuke my pangs, and make me whole. 

11 O, if I trust thy sovereign skill, 
And bow submissive to thy will, 
Sickness and death shall both agree 
To bring me. Lord, at last to thee. 

HYMN 122. CM. 
On Recovery from Sickness. 

WHEN we are raised from deep 
distress, < 
Our God deserves our song ; , 
We take the pattern of our praise 
From Hezekiah's tongue. 

2 The gates of the devouring grave 
Are open'd wide in vain, 

If he that holds the keys of death, 

Command them fast again. 
S When he but speaks the healing 
word, 

Then no disease withstands ; 
Fevers, and plagues obey the Lord, 
And fly, as he comma-nds. 

4 If half the strings of life should break, 
He can our frame restore, 

And cast our fins behind his back. 
And they are found no more. 

5 To him I cried, " Thy servant save, 
Thou ever good and just ; 

rhy power can rescue from the grave, 

Thy power is all my trust." 
5 He' heard, and saved mv soul frcm 
death. 

And dried my falling tears ; 
'^ow to his praise I'll spend my breath, 
Through my remaining years. 

HYMN 123. L. M. 
On the Same. 

MY God, since thou hast raised me 
up. 

Thee I'll extol with thankful voice; 
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Restored by thin-* A'anighl y powe% 
With fear before thee I'll rejoU-^ 

2 With troubles worn, with pain 

prest, 

To thee I cried, and thou didst ssyvj 
Thou didst support my sinking hopes, 
My life didst rescue from the grave 

3 Wherefore, ye saints, rejoice vvitb 

me. 

With me sing praises to the Lc^rd i 
Call all his goodness to your mind. 
And all his faithfulness record. 

4 His anger is but short : his love, 
Which is our life, hath certain sta3?| 

Grief may continue for a night. 
But joy returns with rising day. 

5 Then, what I vow'd in my distress 
In happier hours I now will give. 

And strive that in my grateful verse. 
His praises may for ever live. 

6 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
The blest and undivided Three ; 

The One sole giver of all life. 
Glory and praise for ever be. 

FUNERALS. 

HYMN 124. CM. 

HEAR what the voice from heaven 
declares 
To those in Christ who die : 
Released from all their earthly carea. 

They'll reign with him on high. 
2 Then why lament departed friends, 

Or shake at death's alarms ? 
Death's but the servant Jesus senda 

To call us to his arms. 
S If sin be pardon'd.*\A^e're secure. 

Death hath no sting beside ; 
The law gave sin its strength and 
power ; 
But Christ, our ransom, died. 

4 The graves of all his saints he bless'dl, 
When in the grave he lay ; 

And, rising thence.theirhopeshe raised 
To everlasting day. 

5 Then, jovfullv, while life we have. 
To Christ, our life, we'll sinsr, 

" Where is thy victory, O grave 1 
And where, O death, thy sting 

HYMN 125. CM. 
7HEN those we love are snatch'i 

away 

By death's resistless hand, 
Our hearts the mournful tribute pay 

That friendship must demand. 
2 While pity prompts the rising sigh. 

With awful power imprest ; 
May this dread truth, "I too m ist die," 

Sink deep in every hreasL 



HYMNS. 



8 Let this vain world allure no n.ore; 

Behold the opening tomb ; 
ft bids us use the present hour. 

To-morrow death may come. 
4 The voice of this instructive scene 

May every heart obey ; 
Nor be the faithful warning vain 

Which calls to watch and pray. 

1 O let us to that Saviour fly, 
Whose arm alone can save : 

Then shall our hopes ascend on high. 
And triumph o'er the grave. 

HYMN 126. CM. 
Death of a Young Person. 

HOW short the race our friend has 
run, 

Cut down in all his bloom : 
The course but yesterday begun 
Now finish'd in the tomb. 

2 Thou joyous youth, hence learn how 

soon 

Thy years may end their flight : 
Long, long before life's brilliant noon 

May come death's gloomy night. 
8 To serve thy God no longer wait. 

To-day his voice regard ; 
To-morrow, mercy's open gate 

May be for ever barr'd. 

4 And thus the Lord reveals his grace, 
Thy youthful love to gain : » 

The soul that early seeks my face. 
Shall never seek in vain. 

HYMN 127. L.M. 
Death of an Ivfant. 

AS the sweet flower that scents the 
morn, 

But withers in the rising day ; 
Thus lovely was this infant's dawn, 

Thus swiftly fled its life away. 
2 It died ere its expanding soul 

Had ever burnt with wrong desires, 
Had ever spurn'd at heaven's control, 

Or ever quench'd its sacred fires. 

5 It died to sin, it died to cares. 
But for a moment felt the rod : 

O mourner such, the Lord declares, 
Such are the children of our God. 

^11. INVITATION AND WARN- 
ING-. 

HYMN 128. III. 1. 

SINNERS, turn, why will ye die 1 
God, your Maker, asks you why : 
God, who did your being give, 
Made you with himself to live : 
He the fatal cause demands. 
Asks the works of his own hands • 
^^♦'hy, ye thankless creatures, why 
W ill ye cross his love, and d/e 1 



2 Sinners, turn, why will yc die t 
God, your Saviour, asks you why: 
He, who did your souls retrieve. 
Died himself that ye might live. 
Will you let him die in vain ? 
Crucify your Lord again 1 

Why, ye ransom'd sinners, why 
Will ye slight his grace, and die % 

3 Sinners, turn, why will ye diel 
God, the Spirit, asks you why : 
He who all your lives hath strove, 
Woo'd you to embrace his love. 
Will ye not his grace receive 1 
Will ye still refuse to live 1 

O, ye dying sinners, why. 
Why will ye for ever die 1 

HYMN 129. in. 1. 

HASTEN, sinner, to be wise ; 
Stay not for the morrow's sun i 
Wisdom, if you still despise. 
Harder is it to be won. 

2 Hasten, mercy to implore ; 
Stay not for the morrow's sun ; 

Lest thy season should be o'er, 
Ere this evening's stage be run. 

3 Hasten, sinner, to return ; 
Stay not for the morrow's sun ; 

Lest thy lamp should cease to burn. 
Ere salvation's work is done. 

4 Hasten, sinner, to be blest; 
Stay not for the morrow's sun ; 

Lest perdition thee arrest, 
Ere the morrow is begun. 

HYMN 130. II. 3. 

PEACE, troubled soul, whose plain- 
tive moan 
Hath taught each scene the note ol 
woe ; 

Cease thy complaint, suppress thy 

groan. 

And let thy tears forget to flow : 
Behold, the precious balm is foupd, 
To lull thy pain, and heal thy wound. 
2 Come, freely come, by sin opprest. 

On Jesus cast thy weighty load; 
In him thy refuge iiiid, thy rest, 

Safe in the mercy of thy God; 
Thy God's thy Saviour, glorious xyor^ 
O hear, believe, and bless tlie Lord. 

HYMN 131. S. M. 
Rev. xxii. 17—20. 
rpiIE Spirit, in our hearts, 
X Is whijsperiug, sinner, Come 
The Bride, the Church of Christ, pro 
To all his children, Come, [clairiia 
2 Let him that heareth say 
To all about him. Come : 
Let him that thirsts for righteou.t<tmL:p 
To Christ, the fountain, come. 
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HYMINS. 



'i Yes, whosotver will, 

let him freely come, 

And freely drink the stream o1 life : 
'Tis Jesus bids him come. 

4 Lo, Jesus, who invites, 
Declares, I quickly come. 

Lord ! even so ; I wait thy hour : 
Jesus, my Saviour, come. 

HYMN 132. CM. 

YE humble souls, approach youl Sod 
With songs of sacred praise ; 
For he is good, supremely good. 
And kind are all his ways. 

2 All nature owns his guardian care. 
In him we live and move ; 

But nobler benefits declare 
The wonders of his love. 

5 He gave his Son, his only Son, 
To ransom rebel worms ; 

'Tis here he makes his goodness 
In its diviner forms. [known 

4 To this dear refuge, Lord, we come, 
'Tis here our hope relies ; 

A safe defence, a peaceful home. 
When storms of trouble rise. 

5 Thine eye beholds, with kind regard, 
The soulr. who trust in thee ; 

Their humble hope thou wilt reward 
With bliss divinely free. 

3 Great God, to thy almighty love, 
What honours shall we raise ! 

Not all th' angelic songs above 
Can render equal praise. 

IX. CHRISTIAN DUTIES AND 
AFFECTIONS. 
PRAYER. 

HYMN 133. CM. 

APPROACH, my soul, the mercy- 
seat. 

Where Jesus answers prayer ; 
There humbly fall before his feet, 

For none can perish there. 
2 Thy promise is my only plea, 

With this I venture nigh ; 
Thou call est burdened souls to thee, 

And such, O Lord, am I. 
S Bow'd down beneath a load of sin. 

By Satan sorely press'd. 
By war without, and tear within, 

1 come to thee for rest. 

4 Be thou my shield and hiding-place; 
That, shelter'd near thy side, 

I may my fierce accuser face, 
And tell him, " Thou hast died.'* 

5 Oh, wondrous love, to bleed and die, 
To bear the cross and shame, 

That guilty sinners, such as I, 
Might plead thy gracious Name. 
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HIMN 134. CM. 

PRAYER is the soul's sincere deaire^ 
Utter'd or unexpress'd; 
The motion of a hidden fire. 
That trembles in the breast. 

2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh. 
The falling of a tear ; 

The upward glancing of an eye. 
When none but God is near. 

3 Prayer is the simplest form of speech 
That infant lips can try ; 

Prayer, the subli'meststra'ins that reach 
The Majesty on high. 

4 Prayer is the Christian's vital breath. 
The Christian's native air. 

The watch-word at the gates of deathj 
He enters heaven with prayer. 

5 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice 
Returning from his ways ; 

While angels in their sorign rejoice. 
And cry, " Behold, he prays I" 

6 In prayer, on earth, the saints are 

one ; 

They're one in word and mind. 
When* with the Father and the Son, 
Sweet fellowship they find. 

7 O Thou, by whom we come to God, 
The Life, the Truth, the Way, 

The path of prayer thyself hpst trod ; 
Lord, teach us how to pray. 

REPENTANCE. 

HYMN 135. I M. 

OTHOTJ that hear'st when sinners 
cry) 

Though all my crimes bef(>*-e thee lie. 
Behold them not with angry look. 
But blot their memory from thy book, 

2 Create my nature pure within. 
And form my ?oul averse 1 1 sin : 
Let thy good Spirit ne'er dopart. 
Nor hide thy presence froni my h^rt. 

3 I cannot live without thy light. 
Cast out and banish'd from thy sfebt : 
Thy holy joys, my God. repiore, 
And guard me that I fall no more. 

4 Though I have grieved thy Spirit, 

Lord, 

Thy help and comfort still afbrd ; 
And let a w^retch come near t :iy thronift. 
To plead the merits of thy fon. 

5 A broken heart, my God, my King, 
Is all the sacrifice I bring ; 

The God of grace will ne'er .;'!espise 
A broken heart for sacrifice. 

6 My soul lies humbled in th.' dust. 
And owns thv dreadful sente? ce just } 
Look down, 6 Lord, with pit] ng eye, 
And save the soul condemn'd ;o die. 



HYAXNS. 



' Then will I teach the world thy waj^s; 
Sinners sballlearn thy sovereign grace: 
I'W lead them to my Saviour's blood, 
And they shall praise a pardoning God. 
8 O may thy love inspire my tongue, 
Salvation shall be all my song : 
And all my powers shall join to bless 
The Lord, my strength and righteous- 
ness. 

HYMN 136. L. M. 

STAY, thou insulted Spirit, stay, 
Though I have ione thee such 
despite ; 
Nor cast the sinner quite away, 
Nor take thine everlasting flight. 

2 Though I have most unfaithful been, 
And long in vain thy grace received; 

Ten thousand times thygoodness se-en, 
Ten thousand times thy goodness 
grieved ; 

3 Yet, oh, the mourning sinner spare, 
In honour of my great High-Priest ; 

Nor in thy rightf ous anger swear, 
T' exclude me from thy people's rest. 

4 My weary soul, O God, release ; 
Uphold me with thy gracious hand ; 

Guide me into thy perfect peace. 
And bring me to the promised land. 

HYMN 137. L. M. 

OH, that my load of sin were gone. 
Oh, that I could at last submit 
At Jesus' feet to lay it dow^n. 
To lay my soul at Jesus' feet ! 

2 Rest for my soul I long to find ; 
Saviour of all, if mine thou art, 

Give me thy meek and lowly mind, 
And stamp thine image on my heart. 

3 Break off the yoke of inbred sin, 
And fully set my spirit free ; 

7 cannot rest, till pure within, 
Till I am wholly lost in thee. 

4 Fain would I learn of thee, my God; 
Tljy light and easy burden prove. 

The cross, all stain'd with haliow'd 
blood. 

The labour of thy dying love. 

5 I would, but thou must give the 

power. 

My heart from every sin release ; 
Bring near, bring near the joyful hour, 
And fill rae with thy perfect peace. 

HYMN 138. CM. 
Penitential Oratituds. 

RISE, O my soul, the hours review, 
When, awed by guilt and fear, 
To heaven for grace thou durst not sue, , 
And found no resc io here. 1 



2 Thy tears are dried, thy grte& are 

lied, 

Dispeird each bitter cape ; 
For heav'en itself has lent its aid 
To save thee from despair. 

3 Hear, then, O God, thy work fulfil 
And, from thy mercy's throne, 

Vouchsafe me strength to do thy wiil, 
And to resist mine own : 

4 So shall my soul each power ehiplcy 
Thy mercy to adore ; 

While heavenitself proclaims with joy. 
One pardon'd sinner more. 



FAITH. 
HYMN 139. III. 2. 
OCK of Ages, cleft for me, 
Let me hide myself in thee ; 
Let the water and the blood, 
From thy side, a healing rlood, 
Be of sin the double cure, 
Save from wrath, and make rae pure. 

2 Should my tears for ever flow. 
Should my zeal no languor know, 
This for sin could not atone. 
Thou must save and thou alone ; 
In my hand no price I bring, 
Simply to thy cross I cling. 

3 While I draw this fleeting breath, 
W^hon mine eyelids close in deaili. 
When I rise to worlds unknown, 
And behold thee on thy throne, 
Rock of Ages, cleft for 'me, 
Let me hide myself in thee. 

HY^MN 140. L. M. 

FAITH is the Christian's evidence 
Of things unseen by mortal eye; 
It passes all the bounds of sense. 
And penetrates the inmost sky. 

2 Things absent it can set in v>ew. 
And bringfar distant pi ospectshomej 

Events long pass'd it can renew, 
And long foresee the things to come. 

3 With strong persuasion, from afar 
The heavenly region it surveys. 

Embraces all the blessings there. 
And here enjoys the promises. 

4 By faith a steady course we steer. 
Through ruffling storms and sweiA'trg 

seas, 

O'ercome the world, keep down zxr 
fear. 

And still possess our souls in peace 

5 By faith we pass the vale of tears 
Safe and serene, though ofl dis- 

tress'd ; 

\ By faith subdue the king of fears, 
1 And go reir>icing to our rest. 
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HYMNS. 



HYMN 141. CM. 
Rom. viii. 31—34. 

OLET triumphant faith dispel 
The fears of jruilt and woe : 
If God be for us, God the l.ord. 
Who, who shall be our foe 1 
2 He who his only Son gave up 
To death, that wo might live, 
final] he not all things freely grant, 
That boundless love can give 1 

S Who now his people shall accuse 1 

*Tis God hath justified : 
Who now his people shall condemn 1 

The Lamb of God hath died. 

4 Ani He who died hath risen again, 
Triumphant from the grave : 

At God's right hand for us he pleads, 
Oumipotent to save. 

HYMN 142. CM. 
Dead Faith. 

DELUDED souls, that dream of 
heaven, 
And make their empty boast 
Of inward joys, and sins forgiven. 
While they are slaves to lust. 

2 Vain are our fancies, vain our flights, 

If faith be cold and dead ; 
NoTie but a living power unites 

To Christ, the living Head. 

5 The ftiith which new-creates the 

heart, 

And works by active love, 
Will bid all sinful joys depart. 
And lift the thoughts above. 

4 God from the curse has set us free, 

To make us pure within ; 
Nor did he send his Son to be 

The minister of sin. 

HYMN 143. ni. 1. 
Christ our Refuge. 

JESUS, Saviour of my soul, 
Let me to thy boif^m fly, 
While the waves of trouble roll, 

While the tempest still is high . 
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, 
Till the storm of life is past ; 
Safe into the haven guide ; 
O receive my soul at last. 

2 Other refuge have I none, 

'Hangs my helpless soul on thee 
Leave, ah, leave me not alone. 
Still support and comfort me : 
Ail my trust on thee is stay'd, 

All my hope from thee i bring; 
Cover iny defenceless head 
With the shadow of thy wing. 
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HYMN 144 IV 4. 

HOW firm a foundat.on, ye saints 
of the Lord. 
Is laid for your faith in his excellent 
word ; 

What more can he say than to you be 

hath said. 
You who unto Jesus for refuge have 

fled: 

2 Fear not, I am with thee, O be noi 

dismay'd, 
I, I am thy God, and will still give thee 
aid ; 

I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and 

cause thee to stand, 
Upheld, by my righteous, omnipotent 

hand. 

3 When thro' the deep waters I call 

thee to go. 
The rivers of woe shall not thee over- 
flow ; 

For I will be with thee, thy troubles 
to bless, [tress. 
And sanctify to thee thy deepest dis- 

4 When through fiery trials thy path- 

way shall lie, 
My grace, all-sufficient, shall be thy 
supply ; 

The flame shall not hurt thee, I only 

.design 

Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to 
refine. 

5 The soul that to Jesus hath fled for 

repose, 

I will not, I will not desert to his foesj 
That soul, though all hell shall endea- 
vour to shake, 
I'll never— no, never — no, never for- 
sake. 

HOPE. 

HYMN 145. 

EISE,mysoul,and stretch thy wmgs, 
. Thy better portion trace ; 
Rise, from transitory things. 

Towards heaven, thy destined place.' 
Sun, and moon, and stars decay, 

Time shall soon this earth remove j 
Rise, my soul, and haste away 

To seats prepared above. 
£ Cease, my soul, O cease to mourn. 
Press onward to the prize ; 
i Soon thy Saviour will return, 
' To take thee to the skies : 
There, is everlasting peace. 

Rest, enduring rest in heaven; 
There, will sorrow ever cease. 
And crowns of joy be given. 

HYMN 146. III. 1. 
^ riHlLDREN of the heavenly Eitg. 
\ \J As we journey, let us sing; 



HYMI«. 



Sinsr the Sa^i^toar's worthy praise, 

Glorious in his works and ways. 
S We are travelling home lo God, 
111 the way the fathers trod ; 
They are happy now, and we 
Soon their happiness shall see. 

3 Banish' d once, oy sin betray'd, 
Christ our Advocate was made ; 
Pardon'd now, no more we roam, 
Ciirist conducts us to our home. 

4 Lord, obediently we'll go, 
Gladly leavin? all below ; 
Only Vhou our leader be, 
Arid we stiU will follow thee. 

HY:,IN 147. CM. 
TT"^HEX I can read my title clear 
V S To mansions in the skies, 
ril bid farewell to every fear. 
And wipe my weeping eyes. 
i Should earth against my soul engage, 

And hery darts be hurl'd, 
Then I can smile at Sataji's rage, 
And face a frowning world. 

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, 
Let storms of sorrow fall ; 

So I but safely reach my home, 
My God. my heaven, my all : 

4 There, anchor'd safe, my weary soul 
Shall find eternal rest ; 

Nor storms sIi lH l^eat, nor billows roil 
A«"ross my peaceful breast. 

JOY. 

HY^rX 14-. C. M. 

JOY is a fruit thar will not grow 
In nature's barren soil ; 
All we can boast, till Christ we know, 
Is vanity and toil. 

5 A hle&ding Saviour, seen by faith, | 
A sense of pardoniufi love, • 

A hope that triumphs over death, ! 

Give joys like those above. ' 
% These are the joys which satisfy 

And purify ttie mind ; 
Which make the spirit mount on high, 

And leave the world behind. 

1 No more, believer, mourn thy lot; 
O thou who art the Lord's, 

Resi£:n to those who know him not, 
Such joy as earth atfords. I 

HYMN 149. S. M. 1 
r^OME. ye that love the Lord, [ 
\y And let your joys be known ; 
Join in a song with sweet accord. 
And thus surround the throne. 

2 Let those refuse to sintr 
That never knew our God, 

But children of the heavenly King 
May ept'ak their joys abroad 1 
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3 The God of heaven is ours. 

Our Father and our lyve ; 
His care shall guardlife'stleetinghoulSi 
Then waft our souls above. 

4 There shall we see his face. 
And never, never sin ; 

There, from the rivers of his grace. 
Drink endless pleasures in. 

5 Yes, and before we rise 
To that immortal state, 

The thoughts of such amazing blisg 
Should constant joys create. 

6 Children of grace nave found 
Glory begun below : 

Celestial fruits on earthly ground 
From faith and hope may grow. 

7 The hill of Sion yields 

A thousand sacred sweets, 
Before we reach the heavenly fields. 

Or walk the golden streets. 
S Then let our songs abound, 

And every tear be dry ; 
We're travelling through Iinmanuera 
erround. 

To fairer worlds on high. 

LOVE. 

HYMN 150. III. 3. 

LORD, with glowing heart I'd praise 
thee 

For the bliss thy love bestows ; 
For the pardoning grace that saves me, 

And the peace that from it flows : 
Help, O God, my weak endeavour; 

This dull soul to rapture ;,^ise : 
Thou must liL^ht the flame, or never 

Can my love be warm'd to praise. 

2 Praise, my soul, the God that sought 

ihee, 

Wretched wanderer, far astray; 
Found thee lost, and kindly brought 
thee 

From the paths of death away; 
Praise, w ith love'e devoutest feeling, 

Him who saw thy guilt-born fear. 
And. ihe liL'ht of hope revealing, 

Bade the blood-stain'd cross appear. 

3 Lord, this bosom's ardent feeling 
Vainly would my lips express : 

Low before thy footstool kneeling, 
Deirrn thy suppliant's praycrto blesss 

Let thy grace, my soul's chieftreasure. 
Love's pure flame within me raise ; 

And, since words can never measure, 
Let my life show forth thy praise. 

HYMX 151. III. 1. 

LORD, my God, I long to know, 
i Oft it causes anxious thtmght; 
Do I ove thee. Lord, or no ? 
Arr , thine, or am I not 1 
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$ Gc\iM nsy heart so hard remain, 
Prayer a task and burden prove, 

Any duty give me pain, 
If I knew a Saviour's love 1 

^ When I turn mine eyes within, 

how dark, and vain, and wild ! 
Prone to unbelief and sin. 

Can I deem myself thy child 1 
i Yet I mourn my stubborn will, 

Find my sin a grief and thrall : 
Should I grieve for what I feel. 

If I did not love at aJH 
6 Could I love thy saints to meet. 

Choose the ways I once abhorr'd. 
Find at times the promise sweet, 

If I did not love thee. Lord 1 
6 Saviour, let me love thee more, 

If I love at all, I pray ; 
If I have not loved before, 

Help rae to begin to-day 

PRAISE. 

HYMN 152. 
rilHE God of Abraham praise, 
jL Who reigns enthroned above ; 
Ancient of everlasting days. 

And God of love ; 
Jehovah, Great I AM, 
By earth and heaven confess'd; 

1 bow and bless the sacred Name, 
For ever bless'd. 

2 The God of Abraham praise, 
At whose supreme command 

From earth I rise, and seek the joyg 
At his right hand : 

1 all on earth forsake. 

Its wisdom, fame, and power ; 
And Him my only portion make. 
My shield and tower. 

2 He by himself hath sworn, 

1 on his oath depend, 

I shall, on angel-wings upborne. 

To heaven ascend : 
I shall behold his face, 

I shall his power adore, 
And sing the wonders of his grace 

For evermore. 

4 There dwells the Lord, our King, 
The Lord, our righteousness, 

Triumphant o'er the world and sin, 

The Prince of Peace ; 
On Siou's sacred height 

His kingdom he maintains. 
And, glorious with his saints in light. 

For ever reigns. 

5 The God who reigns on high 
The great archangels sing ; 

And, "Holy, holy, holy " cry, 
''Almighty King, 
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Who was, and is the sanio. 

And evermore shall be ; 
Jehovah, Father, Great I AM, 

We worship thee." 
6 The whole triumphant host 

Give thanks to God on high ; 
" Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghoeit,* 

They ever cry : 
Hail, Abraham's God and mine, 

I join the heavenly lays ; 
All might and majesty are thine. 

And endless praise. 

HYMN 153. IV. 3. 
Psalm c. 

BE joyful in God, all ye lands of the 
earth, 

O serve him with gladness and fear; 
Exult in his presence with music and 
mirth. 

With love and devotion draw neai. 

2 For Jehovah is God, and Jehovah 
Creator and ruler o'er all ; [alone, 

And we are his people, his sceptre we 
own ; 

His sheep, and we follow his call. 

3 O enter his gates with thanksgiving 

and song. 
Your vows in his temple proclaim ; 
His praise with melodious accordance 

prolong, 
And bless his adorable Name. 

4 For good is the Lord, inexpressibly 

good, 

And we are the work of his hand ; 
His mercy and truth from eternity 
stood, 

And shall to eternity stand. 
HYMN 154. L.M. 
Psalm c. 

BEFORE Jehovah's awful throne. 
Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; 
Know that the Lord is God alone ; 

He can create, and he destroy. 
2His sovereign power, withoutouraid, 
Made us of clay, and form'd us men; 
And when like wandering sheep we 
stray'd. 

He brought us to his fold again. 

3 We are his people, we his care, 
Our souls, and all our mortal frame; 

What lasting honours shall we rear. 
Almighty Maker, to thy Name 1 

4 We'll crowd thy gates with thank- 

ful songs, 
High as the heaven our voices ral&o; 
And earth, with her ten thousand 
tongues, 

Shall fill thy courts wah soundma 
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5 Wide as tii<j world is thy command, 
Vast as eternity thy love ; 

Firm as a rock thy truth must stand, 
When rolling years shall cease to 
move. 

HYMN 155. III. 1. 
Song^s of Praise. 

SONGS of praise the ana:els sang ; 
Il'^aven with hallelujahs rang, 
When Jehovah's work begun, 
When he spake and it was done, 
t Songs of praise awoke the morn, 
When the Prince of Peace was born ; 
SoPiTs of praise arose, when he 
Captive led captivity. 

3 Heaven and earth must pass away; 
Songs of praise shall crown that day : 
God will make new heavens and earth; 
Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 

4 And shall man alone be dumb, 
Till that glorious kingdom come 1 
No ; the Church delights to raise 
Psalms, and hymns, andsongs of praise. 

5 Saints below, with heart and voice, 
Still in songs of praise rejoice ; 
Learning here, by faith and love, 
Songs of praise t-o sing above. 

6 Borne upon their latest breath. 
Songs of prais-e shall conquer death ; 
Then, amidst eternal joy, 

Songs of praise their powers employ. 

CONTENTMENT. 

HYMN 156. CM. 

FATHER, whatever of earthly bliss 
Thy sovereign will denies, 
Accepted at thy throne, let this, 
My humble prayer, arise : 

2 Give me a calm and thankful heart, 
From every murmur free ; 

The blessings of thy grace impart, 

And make me live to thee : 
i Let the sweet hope that thou art mine 

My life and death attend ; 
*hy presence through my journey 
shine. 

And crown my journey's end. 

HYMN 157. L.M. 

BE still, my heart, these anxious 
cares 

To thee are burdens, thorns, and 
snares ; 

rhey cast dishonou? on thy Lord, 
And contradict his gracious word. 

3 Brought safely by his hand thus far. 
Why wilt thou now give place to fear? 
How canst thou want if he provide, 
Or lose thy wiy with such a guide 1 



3 When first befo^rf his meTty-fim^ 
Thou d.idst to him thy all commit ; 
He gave thee warrant from that honr. 
To trust his wisdom, love, and powey 

4 Did ever trouble yet befall, 
And he refuse to hear thy calU 
And has he not his promise past. 
That thou shalt overcome at last ? 

5 Though rough and thornybethe roai 
It leads thee home, apace, to God ; 
Then count thy present trials small, 
For heaven will make amends for aEi 



IN AFFLICTION. 

HYMN 158. C. M. 

HEAR, gracious God, my humbl» 
moan. 

To thee I breathe my sighs : 
Whenwill the mournful night be gon<5t 
When shall my joys arise 1 

2 Yet though my soul in darkness 

mourns, 
Thy promise is my stay ; 
Here would I rest till light returns. 
Thy presence makes my day. 

3 Come, Lord, and with celestial peace 
Relieve my aching heart ; 

O smile, and bid my sorrow cease. 
And all their gloom depart. 

4 Then shall my drooping spirit jrise. 
And bless thy healing rays, [sigiia 

And change these deep complaining 
For songs of sacred praise. 

HYMN 159. II. 3. 
Psalm xlii. 

AS, panting in the sultry beam. 
The hart desires the cooling 
stream. 

So to thy presence. Lord, I flee, 
So longs my soul, O God, for thee ; 
Athirst to taste thy living grace. 
And see thy glory, face to face. 

2 But rising griefs distress my soul, 
And tears on tears successive roil ; 
For many an evil voice is near, 

To chide my woe, and mock my fear.' 
And silent memory weeps alone 
O'er hoursof peace andgladnessflown 

3 For I have walk'd the happy rounrf 
That 'circles Sion's holy ground, 
And gladly swell'd the choral lays, 
That hymn'd my great Redeemer's 

praise. 

What time the hallow'd arches rung 
Responsive to the solemn song. 

4 Ah, why, by passing clouds opprert 
Should vexing thoughts distract tLj 

breast t 

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Turn, turn to Him, in every pain, 

Wliom suppliants neversouehtin vain; 
Thy strength, in joy's extatic day, 
Thv hope, when joy has pass'd away. 

HYMN 160. II. 3. 
A compassionate High Priest. 
Hebrews iv. 15. 
fyTTHEN gathering clouds around I 
VV view, 

And days are dark, and friends are few, 
On Him I lean, who, not in vain, 
Experienced every human pain ; 
He leels my griefs, he sees my fears, 
And counts and treasures up my tears. 
S If aught should tempt my soul to stray 
From heavenly wisdom's narrow way. 
To fly the sood I would pursue. 
Or do the ill I would not do ; 
Still He, who felt temptation's power, 
Shall guard me in that dangerous hour. 

3 When vexingthoughts within merise, 
And, sore dismay'd, my spirit dies ; 
Then He, wlio once vouchsafed to bear 
The sickening anguish of despair, 
f?hall sweetly soothe, shall gently dry, 
The throbbing heart, the streamin^eye. 
When sorrowing o'er some stone I 
bend. 

Which covers all that was a friend. 
And from his voice, his hand, his smile. 
Divides me for a little while ; 
Thou, Saviour, seest the tears I shed. 
For thou didst weep o'er Lazarus dead. 
5 And, oh, when I have safely past 
Through every conflict but the last. 
Still, still unchanging, watch beside 
My bed-of death, for Thou hast died : 
Then point to realms of endless day, 
And wipe the latest tear away. 

HYMN 161. L.M. 
Sanctified Jlffliction. 

LORD, unafflicted, undismay'd. 
In pleasure's path how long I 
stray'd : 

But thou hast made me feel thy rod. 
And turn'd my soul to thee, my God. 

2 What though it pierced my fainting 

heart, 

I bless thy hand that caused the smart; 
It taught" my tears awhile to flow. 
But saved me from eterTial woe. 

3 O, hadst thou left me unchaslised. 
Thy precepts I had still despised. 
And still the snare in secret laid 
Had my unwary feet betray'd. 

4 I love thy chastenings, O my God, 
They fix my hopes on thy abode ; 
Where, in thy presence fully blest. 
Thy siric lien "saints for ever rest. 



DilLT EEVOTIOW. 

HYMN 162. II. 3. 
Daily Dependence. 

WHEN, streaming from the easlera 
skies. 

The morning light salutes mine eyei^ 
O Sun of Righteousness divine, 
On me with beams of mercy shine ; 
Chase the dark clouds of sin away. 
And turn my darkness into day. 

2 When to heaven's great and glorkwa 

King 

My morning sacrifice I bring; [sharoeh 
And, mourning o'er my guilt an# 
Ask mercy. Saviour, in thy Name : 
My conscience sprinkle with thy blood. 
And be my advocate with God. 

3 As every day thy mercy spares 
Will bring its trials and its cares, 

Saviour, tiK my life shall end. 
Be thou my counsellor and friend* 
Teach me thy precepts, all divine. 
And be thy pure example mine. 

4 When pain transfixes every part. 
Or languor settles at the heart ; 
When on my bed, diseased, oppressed, 

1 turn, and sieh, and long for rest ; 
O great Physician, see my grief. 
And grant thy servant sweet relief. 

5 Should poverty's destructive blow 
Lay all my worldly comforts low ; 
And neither help nor hope appear. 
My steps to guide, my heart to cheer i 
Lord, pity and supply my need. 

For thou, on earth, wast poor indeed. 

6 Should Providence profusely poiu' 
Its varied blessings on my store ; 

O keep me from the ills thai wait 
On such a seemimr prosperous state: 
From hurtful passions set me free, 
And humbly may I walk with thee. 

7 When each day's scenes and laboura 

close, 

And wearied nature seeks repose. 
With pardoning mercy richly blest. 
Guard me, my Saviour, .while I rest: 
And, as each morning sun shall rise, 
O lead me onward to the skies. 

8 And, at my life's last setting sun. 
My conflicts o'er, my labours done, 
Jesus, thy heavenly radiance shed. 
To cheer and bless my dying bed ; 
And, from death's gloom my spiritraisoi 
To see thy face and sing thy praise. 

HYMN 163. L. M. 
*'/ have set Ood ahnays before me *' 
Psalm xvi. 9. 

SAVIOUR, when night involves the 
skies, 

My soui, adoring, turns to tnec' % 



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Thee, f,elf-abased in mortal guise, 

And wrapt in shades of death for me. 
2 On thee my waking raptures dwell, 

When crimson sleanisthe east adorn, 
Thee, victor of the pave and hell, 

Thee, source of life's eternal morn. 
8 When noon her throne inlightarrays, 

To thee my soul triumphant springs; 
Thee, throned in glory's endless blaze, 

Thee, Lordof lords, andKingof kings. 

O'er earth, when shades of evening 
steal, 

To death and thee my thoughts I 
give ; 

To death, whose power I soon must 
feel, 

To thee, with whom I trust to live. 

HYMN 164. L. M. 
Morning Hymn. 

AWAKE, my soul, and with the sun 
Thy daily course of duty run ; 
Shake otf duli sloth, and early rise 
To pay thy morning sacrifice. 

2 Redeem thy mis-spent time that's 

past ; 

Live this day, as if 'twere thy last ; 
T' improve thy talents take due care; 
'Gainst the great day thyself prepare. 

3 Let all thy converse be sincere. 
Thy conscience as the noon-day clear; 
Think howthe all-seeingGod, thy ways 
And all thy secret thoughts surveys. 

4 Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart, 
A7ul with the angels bear thy part ; 
Who all night long unwearied sing, 
"Glory to thee, eternal King." 

6 I wake, I wake, ye heavenly choir ; 
May your devotion me inspire ; 
That I like you my age may spend, 
Like you may on my God attend. 

May I like you in God delight. 
Have all day long my God in sight ; 
Perform like you my Maker's will : 
Oh, may I never more do ill. 

7 Glory to thee, who safe hast kept. 
And hast refresh'd me while I slept : 
Grant, Lord, when I from death shall 

wake, 

1 may of endless life partake. 

8 Lord, I my vows to thee renew ; 
i^rcatter my sins as morning dew ; 
Guard mv* first spring of thought and 

will, 

And with thyself my spirit fill. 

9 Direct, control, suggest this day. 
All I design, or do, or s-dy, [might, 
That all my powers, with all the r 
l>i :hv sole glory may unite. 

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10 Praise God, iTom whom all hltj»i»- 

ings flow, 
Praise him, all creatures here below 
Praise him above, angelic host ; 
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

HYMN 165. L. M. 
Morning-. 

ARISE, my soul, with rapture rise. 
And, fill'd with love and fear, adore 
The awful Sovereign of the skies. 
Whose mercy lends me one day- 
more. 

2 And may this day, indulgent Pow ar, 
Not idly pass, nor fruitless be ; 

But may each swiftly-flying hour 
Still nearer bring my soul to Thee, 

3 But can it be 7 That Power divine 
Is thronedinlight'sunbounded blaze; 

And countless worlds and angels jnin 
To swell the glorious song of praise: 

4 And will He deign to lend an ear, 
When I, poor abject mortal, pray 1 

Yes, boundless goodness. He will hear, 
Nor cast the meanest wretch away. 

5 Then let me serve Thee all my days, 
Andmay my zealwithyears increase: 

For pleasant. Lord, are all thy ways, 
And all thy paths are paths of peace. 

HYMN 166. CM. 

Morning. 

TO Thee let my first offerings rise, 
Whose sun creates the day. 
Swift as his gladdening influence flies. 
And spotless as l:is ray. 

2 This day thy favouring hand be nigii 
So oft vouchsafed beifore; 

Still ma)-- it lead, protect, supp.y, 
And I tha„ hand adore. 

3 If bliss thy Providence impart, 
For which, resign'd, I pray. 

Give me to feel a cheerful heart. 
And grateful homage pay. 

4 Affliction should thy love intend. 
As vice or folly's cure. 

Patient, to gain that gracious end, 
May I the means endure. 

5 Be this and every future day 
Still wiser than the past ; 

And when I all my life survey, 
May grace sustain at last. 

HYMN 167. in. 1. 
Morning. 

NOW the shades of night are gone • 
Now the morning light is come i 
Lord, may we be thine to-day ; 
Drive the shades of sin away. 
2 Fill our souls with heavenly light, 
, Banish doubt and cleir our sight ; 
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In thy f!^ry\c.p., Lird, to-day, 
ftifiy wfe iaboar,watch, and pray. 

3 Keep our haughty passions bound ; 
Save us from our foes around ; 
Going out and coming in, 

Keep us safe from every sin. 

4 When our work of life is past, 
O receive us then at last ; 
Night and sin will be no more, 
When we reach the heavenly shore. 

HYMN 168. L. M. 
Kvemng Hvmn. 

GLORY to thee, mv God, this night, 
For all the blessings of the light : 
Keep me, O keep me. King of kings, 
Under thine own Almighty wings. 

2 Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, 
The ills that I this day have done ; 
That with the world. myself, and Thee, 
I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. 

3 Teach me to live, that I may dread 
The grave as little as my bed ; 
Teach me to die, that so I may 
Triumphing rise at the last day. 

4 O may my soul on thee repose, 
And with sweet sleep mine eyelids 

close : 

Sleep, that may me more vigorous 

make 

To serve my God, when I awake. 

5 When in The night I sleepless lie, 
My soul with heavenly thoughts supply: 
Let no ill dreams disturb my rest. 
No power-j of darkness me molest. 

6 O when shall I, in endless day, 
For evgr chase dark sleep away, 
And hjmms divine with angels sing, 
Glory to thee, eternal King. 

7 Praise God, from whom all blessings 

flow, 

Praise him, all creatures here below ; 
Praise him above, angelic host; 
Pi.aise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 

HYMN 169. L. M. 
Evening. 

GREAT God, to thee my evening 
song 

With humble gratitude I raise : 
O let thy mercy tune my tongue. 
And fill my heart with lively praise. 

8 My days unclouded as they pass, 
And every onward rolling hour, 

Are monuments of wondrous erac 3, 

And witness to thy love and power. 
3 And yet this thoughtless, wretched 
heart, 

Too oft regardless of thy love. 
Ungrateful, can from thee depart. 
And from the path of duty rove. 
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I 4 Sea! my forgiveness in the blood 
Of Christ, my Lord; his Name alone 

1 plead for pardon, gracious God. 
And kind acceptance at thy throne 

5 With hope in him mine eyelids close 
With sleep refresh my feeble frame; 

Safe in thy care may I repose, 
And wake with praises to thy Name. 

HYMN 170. CM. 
Evening. 

"VfOW from the altar of our heart*. 

Jl\ Let flames of love anse i 
Assist us. Lord, to offer up 
Our evening sacrifice. 

2 Minutes and mercies multiplied 
Have made up all this day ; 

Minutes came quick, hut mercies wert 
More swift, more free, than they. 

3 New time, new favours, and nev. 
Do a new sons require ; [ j<^y^'. 

Till we shall praise thee as we would, 
Accept our hearts' desire. 

HYMN 171. S.M. 
Eveninrr. 

THE day is past and srone ; 
The evening shades appear; 

may we all remember well 
The night of death draws neai. 

2 We lay our varments by, 
Upon our beds to rest. 

So death shall soon disrobe us all 
Of what is here possest. 

3 Lord, keep us safe this night, 
Secure from all our fears ; 

May angels guard us while we sleep, 
Ti" naorning light appears. 

HYMN 172. in. 1. 
Psalm cxli. 2. 

SOFTLY now the lisrht of day 
Fades upon my sieht away ; 
Free from care, from labour free, 
Lord, I would commune with thee : 

2 Thou, whose all-pervading eye 
Nought escapes without, withm. 

Pardon each infirmity, 
Open fault, and secret sin. 

3 Soon, for me, the light of day 
Shall for ever pass away ; 
Then, from sin and sorrow free. 
Take me. Lord, to dwell with thee : 

4 Thou who, sinless, yet hast knowii 
All of man's infirmity ; 

Then, from thine eternal throne, 
Jesus, look with pitying eye. 

HYMN 173. IV. 2. 
hZvenincr. 

1 NSPIRER and hearer of prayer, 

Jl Thou shepherd and guardian of 
thine, 



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jmy all to thy covenant care, 
L sleeping or waking., resign. 

2 !f thou art my shield and my sun. 
The night is no darkness to me ; 

And, fast as my minutes roll on, 
They bring me but nearer to thee. 

3 A sovereign protector I have 
Unseen, yet for ever at hand ; 

UnchaTigeably faithful to save. 
Almighty to rule and command. 

\ His smiles and his comforts abound, 
Kis grace, as the dew, shall descend; 

And walls of salvation surround 
The soul he delights to defend. 

X THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. 
HYMN 174. C. M. 
Renouncing the World. 

LET worldly minds the world pursue, 
( It has no charms for me ; 
Once I admired its follies too, 
But grace has set me free. 

2 Those follies now no longer please, 
No more delight afford ; 

Far from my heart be joys like these. 
Now I have known the Lord. 

3 As by the light of opening day 
The stars are all conceal'd, 

So earthly pleasures fade away 
When Jesus is reveal'd. 

4 Creatures no more divide my choice, 
I bid them all depart ; 

His Name, and love, and gracious voice 

Shall fix my roving heart. 
6 Now, Lord, I would be thine alone, 

And wholly live to thee ; 
Yet worthless still myself I own. 

Thy worth is all my plea. 

HYMN 175. L.M. 
JVoi ashamed of Christ. 

JESUS, and shall it ever be, 
A mortal man ashamed of thee : 
Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, 
Whose glories shine through endless 
days 1 

2 Ashamed of .Tesus ! sooner far 
Let night disown each radiant star ; 
'Tis midnight with my soul, till he, 

Bi igbt Morning Star, bid darkness flee. 

3 Ashamed of Jesus ! O, as soon 
Let morning blush to own the sun ; 
He sheds the beams of light divine 
O'er this benighted soul of mine. 

4 Ashamed of Jesus ! that dear Friend 
On whom my hopes of heaven depend: 
JiO-y v^hen I blush, be this my shame, 
That I no more revere his Name. 

b Ashamed of Jesus : empty pr)de ; 
i U boast a Saviour Ciicified; 



And, O, may this my portion be. 
My Saviour not ashamed of me. 

HYMN 176. S. M. 
Prayer for Christian Graces . 

TESUS, my strength, my hope. 
On thee I cast my care. 
With humble confidence look up, 

And know thou hear'st my prayef 
Give me on thee to wait, 
Till I can all things do ; 
On thee, Almighty to create, 
Almighty to renew 

2 I want a sober mind, 

A self-renouncing will. 
That tramples down and casts behind 

The baits of pleasing ill : 
A soul inured to pain, 

To hardship, grief, and loss ; 
Ready to take up and sustam 

The consecrated cross. 

3 I want a godly fear, 

A quick, discerning eye, 
That looks to thee when sin is near, 

And sees the tempter fly ; 
A spirit still prepared. 

And arm'd with jealous care, 
For ever standing on its guard, 

And watching unto prayer. 

4 I want a heart to pray, 
To pray and never cease, 

Never to murmur at thy stay. 
Or wish my sufferings less ; 

This blessing, above all, 
Always to pray I want, 

Out of the deep on thee to call, 
And never, never faint. 

5 I want a true regard, 
A single, steady aim. 

Unmoved by threatening or reward. 
To thee and thy great Namej 

A jealous, just concern 
For thine immortal praise ; 

A pure desire that all may learn 
And glorify thy grace. 

6 I rest upon thy word. 
The promise is for me ; 

My succour and salvation. Lord, 
Shall surely come from thee ; 

But let me still abide. 
Nor from my hope remove. 

Till thou my patient spirit guide 
Into thy perfect love. 

HYMN 177. III. 3. 
Prayer for Guidance. 

GUIDE me, O thou iireat Jehovah, 
Pilgrim through this barren land} 

1 am weak, but thou art minhty ; 
Hold me with thy powerful hand. 

2 Open now the crystal fountains 

I Whence the living waters flow ; 
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Let the fiory, cloudy pillar, 
Lead me all niy journey through. 

S Feed me with the heavenly manna 
In this barren wilderness ; 

Be my sword, and sliield, and banner; 
Be the Lord my righteousness. 

4 When I tread the verge of Jordan, 
Bid my anxious fears subside ; 

Death of death, and hell's destruction, 
Land me safe on Canaan's side. 

HYM?^ 178. L.M. 
Following the Example of Christ. 
"T;^7IIENE'EIt the angry passions 
vV rise, 

And tempt our thoughts or tongues 
to strife, 
To Jesus let us lift our eyes. 
Bright pattern of the Christian life. 

2 O how benevolent and kind, 
How mild, how ready to forgive : 

Be this the temper of our mind, 
And these the rules by which we live. 

3 To do his heavenly Father's will 
Was his em.ployment and delight; 

Humility and holy zeal 
Shone through his life divinely 
bright. 

i Dispensing good where'er he came, 
The labours of his life were love ; 

Then, if we bear the Saviour's name, 
By his example let us move. 

5 But, ah, how blind, how weak we are, 
How frail, how apt to turn aside ; 

Lord, we depend upon thy care ; 
We -ask thy Spirit for our guide. 

6 Thy fair example may we trace. 
To teach us what we ought to be ; 

Make us, by thy transforming grace, 

Saviour, daily more like thee. 

HYMN 179. S. M. 
Duties. 
CHARGE to keep I have, 
A Go-d to glorify ; 
A never-dying soul to save, 

And fit it. for the sky : 
S From youth to hoary age, 
My calling to fulfil : 

may it all my powers engage 
To do my Master's will. 

1 Arm me with jealous care. 
As in thy sight to live, 

And, oh I thy servant, Lord, prepare 
A strict account to give : 

4 Help me to watch and pray, 
And on thyself rely ; 

Assured if I my trust betray, 

1 shall for ever die. 

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HYMN 180. C Ik. 
Forgetting those tki ij^s lohBch are V9* 

Phil. iii. 13, 14 

AWAKE, my soul, stretch every 
nerve, 

And press with vigour on ; 
A heavenly race demands thy zeal. 
And an immortal crown. 

2 A cloud of witnesses around 
Hold thee in full survey ; 

Forget the steps already trod, 
And onward urge thy way. 

3 'Tis God's all-animating voice 
That calls thee from on hiffh, 

*Tis his own hand presents the priM 
To thine uplifted eye. 

4 Then wake, my soul, stretch ever* 

nerve. 

And press with vigour on ; 
A heavenly race demands thy zeal, 
And an immortal crown. 

HYMN 181. CM. 
DoiiMinfT. 

THE Lord will happiness divine 
On contrite hearts bestow : 
Then tell me, gracious God, is mine 
A contrite heart, or no ? 

2 I hear, but seem to hear in vain. 
Insensible as steel ; 

If aught is .felt, 'tis only pain 
To find I cannot feel. 

3 My best desires are faint and few, 
I fain would strive for more ; 

But when I cry, "My strength renew, 
Seem weaker than before. 

4 I see thy saints with comfort fill'd 
When in thy house of prayer ; 

But still in bondage I am held. 
And find no comfort there. 

5 O make this heart rejoice or ache 
Decide this doubt for me ; 

And if it be not broken, break ; 
And heal it, if it be. 

HYMN 182. CM. 
Desires after renewed Holiness. 

OH for a closer walk v/ith God, 
A calm and heavenly frame ; 
A light to shine upon the road 
That leads me to the Lamb. 

2 Where is the blessedness 1 knet 
When first I saw the Lord ? 

Where is the soul-refreshing vie/ 
Of Jesus and his word 7 

3 What peaceful hours I then enj* M 
How sweet their memory si ill . 

But now I feel an aching yoA 
The world can never fiU. 



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HYMNS. 



4 Return, O holy Dove, return, 

Sweet messenger of rest ; 
I fiate the sins that made thee mourn, 
And drove thee fro«n my breast. 

5 The dearest idol I have known, 
Whate'er that idol be, 

Help me to tear it from thy throne, 

And worship only thee. 
S So shall my walk be close with God, 

Calm and serene my frame ; 
80 purer li?ht shall mark the road 

Tliat leads me to the Lamb. 

HYMN 183. III. 1. 
Ti-ials. 

>^T^IS my happiness below 

X Not to live without the cross ; 
But the Saviour's power to know, 

Sanctifying every loss. 
8 Trials must and will befall ; 

But with humble faith to see 
Love inscribed upon them all — 

This is happiness to me. 

3 Did I meet no trials here, 

No chastisement by the way, 
Might I not with reason fear 
I should be a cast-away 1 

4 Trials make the promise sweet ; 
Trials give new life to prayer; 

Bring me to my Saviour's feet. 
Lay me low, and keep me there. 

HYMN 184. CM. 
Habitual Devotion. 

WHILE thee I seek, protecting 
Power, 
Be ray vain wishes still 'd : 
And may this consecrated hour 
With better hopes be fill'd. 

5 Thy love the power of thought be- 

stow 'd, 

To thee my thoughts would soar : 
Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd. 

That mercy I adore. 
3 In each event of life, how clear 

Thy ruling hand I see : 
Each bless. i g to my soul more dear. 

Because conferr'd by thee. 
1 In every joy that crowns my days. 

In every pain I bear, 
My heart shall find delight in praise. 

Or seek relief in prayer. 
5 When gladness wings my favour'd 
hour, 

Tliy love my thoughts shall fill ; 
llesign'd wnen siormsof sorrow lower, 

My soui shall meet thy will. 
1 My lifted eye, without a tear, 

The gathei mn. storm shall see ; 
A ' steadfast heart shall know no fear, 

Tliat heart will lest on thee. 



HYMN 185. 

Walking with God. 

SINCE I've known a Saviour's 
Name, 

And sin's strong fetters brok«, 
Careful without care I am, 

Nor feel my easy yoke : 
Joyful now my faith to show. 

1 find his service my reward, 
All the work I do below 

Is light, for such a Lord 

2 To the desert or the cell, 
Let others blindly fly, 

In this evil v/orld I dwell, 

Nor fear its enmity ; 
Here I find a house of prayer. 

To which I inwardly retire ; 
Walking unconcern' d in care. 

And unconsumed in fire. 

3 O that all the world might know 
Of living, Lord, to thee, 

Find their heaven begun below. 
And here thy goodness see ; 

Walk in all the works prepared 
By thee to exercise their grace. 

Till they gain their full reward. 
And see thee face to face. 

HYMN 186. L. M. 

Heaven setn by Faith. 

AS, when the weary traveller gains 
The height of some command- 
ing hill. 

His heart revives, if o'er the plains 
He sees his home, though distantstill; 

2 So, when the Christian pilgrim views 
By faith his mansion in the skies, 

The sight his fainting strength renews. 
And wings his speed to reach the 
prize. 

3 The hope of heaven his spirit cheers; 
No more he grieves for sorrows past; 

Nor any future conflict fef>»"s 
So he may s^ife arrive at last. 

4 O Lord, on thee our hopes we stay. 
To lead us on to thine abode ; 

Assured thy love will for o'erpay 
The hardest labours of the road. 

HYMN 187. IV. 4. 
^'^I would not live alway.** 
Jobvii. IG. 

I WOULD not live alway i I ask not 
to stay 

Where storm after storm rises dark 

o'er the way ; 
The few lurid mornings that dawn on 

us here, 

♦Are enough for life's wot s, full en^ug^ 
for its cheer. 
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HYMNS. 



Z ! v.'ould sot !ivs a!f7ay, thus fetter*d 

by sin, 

Temptation without, and corruption 
within : 

E'en the rapture of pardon is mingled 

with fears, 
And the cup of thanksgiving with 

penitent tears. 
I would not live alway; no, welcome 

the tomb, 

Shice Jesus hath lain there, I dread 

not its gloom , 
There, sweet be my rest, till he bid me 

arise 

To hail him in triumph descending the 
skies. 

4 Who, who would live alway, away 

from his God ; 
A-way from yon heaven, that blissful 
' abode. 

Where the rivers of pleasure flow o*er 

the bright plains, 
And the noontide of glory eternally 

reigns : 

6 Where the saints of all ages in har- 
mony meet. 

Their Siiviour and brethren, trans- 
ported to greet ; 

While the anthems of rapture unceas- 
ingly roll. 

And the smile of the Lord is the feast 
of the soul. 



XI. DEATH. 
HYMN 1S8. CM. 
Job xiv. 1, 2—5, 6. 

FEW are thy days, and full of woe, 
man, of woman born : 
Thy doom is written, "Dust thou art, 
To dust thou Shalt return." 

2 Behold the emblem of thy state 
In flowers that bloom and die ; 

Or in the shadow's fleeting form 
That mocks the gazer's eye. 

3 Determined are the days that fly 
Successive o'er thy head ; 

The number'd hour is on the wing, 
That lays thee with the dead. 

4 Great God, afiiict not in thy WTath, 
The short allotted span, 

That bounds the few and weary days 
Of pilgrimage to man. 

HYMN 189. CM. 

HARK ! from the tombs a mournful 
sound ; 
Mine ears attend the cry ; 
Ye living men, come view the ground 

Where you must shortly lie. 
2 Prmces, this clay must be your bed, 
In spite of all your towers t 
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The tall, the wise, the revererd besd 

Must lie as low as ours. 
8 Great God. is this our certain doomi 

And are we still secure? 
Still walking downward to the tomb^ 

And yet prepare no more ? 
4 Grant us the power of quickenir^ 
grace 

To raise our souls to thee. 
That we may view thy glorious fact 
To all eternity. 

HYMN 190. S. M. 
Job xiv. 11—14. 

THE mighty flood that polls 
Its torrents to the main, 
Can ne'er recall its waters lost 
From that abyss again : 

2 So days, and years, and time, 
Descending down to night, 

Can thenceforth never more return 
Back to the sphere of light : 

3 And man, when in the grave, 
Can never quit its gloom, 

Until th' eternal morn shall wake 
The slumber of the tomb. 

4 may I find in death 

A hiding-place with God. 
Secure from woe and sin ; till call'd 
To share his blest abode. 

5 Cheer'd by this hope, I wait. 
Through toil, and care, and grief. 

Till my appointed course is run. 
And death shall bring relief. 

HYMN 191. 
TTITAL spark of heavenly flame, 
V Quit, O quit this mortal frame ; 
Trembling, hoping, lingering, flying, 
O, the pain, the bliss of dying I ' 
Cease, fond nature, cease thy strife, 
And let me languish into life. 

2 Hark, they whisper, angels say, 
Sister spirit, come away! 

What is this absorbs me quite ; 
Steals my senses, shuts my sight, 
Drowns my spirit, draws rny breath 1 
Tell me, my soul, can this be death 1 

3 The world recedes, it disappears: 
Heaven opens on my eyes ; my ears 

With sounds serapliic ring : 
Lend, lend your wings ; I mount, I Hji 

grave, where is thy victory, 
O death, where is thy sting t 

XII. JUDGMENT. 
HYMN 192. CM. 

WHEN, rising from the bed d 
death, 

O'erwhelm'd with guilt and fe^r, 

1 see my Maker face to face ; 
O, how shall I appearr 



HYMNS. 



! 2 If vet, while pa/don may be found, 
Aiid mercy may be sought, 
My heart with inward horror shrinks, 
' And trembles at the thought ; 

3 When thou, O Lord, shalt stand dis- 

closed 
Tn majesty severe, 
' And sit in judfrment on my soul, 
O, how shall 1 appear. 

4 But thou hast told the troubled mind, 
Who does her sins lament, 

That faith in Christ's atoning blood 
Shall endless woe prevent. 

5 Then never shall my soul despair 
Her pardon to procure, 

Who knows thine only Son has died 
To make thai pardon sure. 

HYMN 193. S. M. 

X ND will the .Tudge descend? 
l\. And must the dead arise 1 
And not a single soul escape 

His all-discerning eyes 1 

2 And from his righteous lips 
Shall this dread sentence sound ; 

And through the numerous guilty 
throng 

Spread black despair around 1 

3 Depart fron; me, accursed, 
To everlasting flame, 

For rebel angels first prepared. 
Where mercy never came. 

4 How will my heart endure 
The terrors of that day, 

When earth and heaven before his face 
Astonish' d shrink away 1 

5 But, ere the trumpet shakes 

The mansions of the dead, [sound, 
Hark! from the Gospel's cheering 
What joyful tidings spread. 

6 Ye sinners, seek his grace, 
Whose wrath ye cannot bear; 

Fly to the shelter of his cross, 
And find salvation there. 

7 So shall that curse remove, 
By which the Saviour bled ; 

And the last awful day shall pour 
His blessings on your head. 

HYMN 194. II. 7. 

GREAT God, what do I see and hear! 
The end of things created : 
The Judge of man I see appear. 

On clouds of glory seated. 
The trumpet sounds, the graves restore 
The dead which they contain'd before; 

Prepare, my soul, to meet hinf. 
2 The dead in Christ shall first arise 

At the last trumpet's sounding, 
Caught up to meet him in the skies, 
With joy their Lcrd surrounding : 



No gloomy fears their souls diRmay, 
His presence sheds eternal day 
On those prepared to meet him. 

3 But sinners, fill'd with guilty fears. 
Behold his wrath prevailing ; 

For they shall rise, and find their tear»J 

And sighs are unavailing. 
The day of grace is past and gone; 
Tremblingthey stand before the throne 

All unprepared to meet him. 

4 Great God, what do I see and hear? 
The end of things created : 

The Judge of man I see appear. 

On clouds of glory seated : 
Beneath his cross I view the day 
When heaven and earth shall paw 
away, 

And thus prepare to meet him. 

HYMN 195. III. 1. 
St. Luke xiii. 24—27. 

SEEK, my soul, the narrow gate. 
Enter ere it be too late ; 
Many ask to enter there 
When too late to oflfer prayer. 

2 God from mercy's seat shall rise. 
And for ever bar the skies : 
Then, though sinners cry without. 
He will say, "I know you not." 

3 Mournfully will they exclaim ; 

" Lord, we have profess'd thy Name j 
We have ate with thee, and heard 
Heavenly teaching in thy word." 

4 Vain, alas, will be their plea. 
Workers of iniquity ; 

Sad their everlasting lot; 

Christ will say, "I know you not." 

XIII. ETERNITY. 
HYMN 196. S. M. 

where shall rest be found, 
5 Rest for the weary soul : 
*Twere vain the ocean's depths ta 
sound. 
Or pierce to either pole. 

2 The world can never give 
The bliss for which we sigh : 

'Tis not the whole of life to live, 
Nor all of death to die. 

3 Beyond this vale of tears 
There is a life above, 

Unmeasured by the flight of years { 
And all that life is love. 

4 There is a death, whose pang 
Outlasts the fleeting breath : 

O, what eternal horrors hang 
Around the second death. 

5 Lord God of truth and grace, 
Teach us that death to shun. 

Lest v/e be driven from thy faoe* 
For 2vermore undone. 
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HYMNS. 



HYMN 197. CM. 
2 Cor. iv. 18. 
OW long shall earth's alluring toys 
Xi Doiain our hearts and eyes, 
Regardless of immortal joys, 
And strangers to the skies. 
2 These transient scenes will soon de- 
cay, 

They fade upon the sight ; 
And quickly will their brightest day 

Be last in endless night. 
f Their brightest day, alas, how vain. 

With conscious nighs we own ; 
While clouds of sorrow, care, and pain, 

O'ershade the smiling noon. 

4 O. could our thoughts and wishes fly 
ADove tiiese gloomy shades. 

To those bright worlds beyond the sky. 
Which sorrow ne'er invades ! 

5 There, joys unseen by mortal eyes, 
Or reason's feeble ray. 

In ever blooming prospects rise. 
Unconscious of decay. 

6 Lord, send a beam of light divine. 
To guide our upward aim : 

With one reviving touch of thine 
Our languid hearts inflame. 

7 Then shall, on faith's sublimestwing. 
Our ardent wishes rise, 

To those bright scenes where pleasures 
spring 
Inmiortal in the skies. 

HYMN 198. CM. 

C'^ OME, Lord,andvvarm each languid 
/ heart, 

Inspfre each lifeless tongue ; 
And let the joys of heaven impart 

Their influence to our song. 
2 Sorrow, and pain, and every care, 

And discord there shall cease ; 
And perfect joy, and love sincere, 

Adorn the realms of peace. 

8 The soul from sin for ever free. 
Shall mourn its power no more ; 

B<it, clothed in spotless purity. 
Redeeming love adore. 

4 There, on a throne (how dazzling 

bright !) 
Th' exalted Saviour shines ; 
And beams ineffable delight 
On all the heavenly minds. 

5 There, shall thefollowersof theLamb 
Join in immortal songs ; 

And endless honours to his Name 
Employ their tuneful tongues. 

6 Lord, tune our heart-s to praise and 
<^>ur feeble notes inspire ; [love, 

Till, in rhy blissful courts above. 
We joiii 111' angelic choir 

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HYMN 199.. CM. 

THERE is a land of pure delight. 
Where saints immortal reign 
Eternal day excludes the night, 
I And pleasures banish pain. 

2 There, everlasting spring abides, 
And never-fading flowers ; 

Death, like a narrow sea, divides 
This heavenly land from ours. 

3 Bright fields, beyond the swelling 

^flood. 

Stand dress'd in living gr^en ; 
So to the Jews fair Canaan stood, 
W^hile Jordan roH'd between. 

4 But timorous mortals start, and shrinlf 
To cross the narrow sea : 

And linger, trembling on the brink. 
And fear to launch away. 

5 Oh, could we make our doubts r<v 

move. 

Those gloomy doubts that rise, 
And see the Canaan that we love, 
With faith's illumined eyes ; 

6 Could we but climb where Moses 

stood. 

And view t-he landscape o'er. 
Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold 
flood. 

Should fright us from the shore. 

HYMN 200. C M. 

SHOULD nature's charms, to please 
the eye. 

In sweet assemblage join, [die, 
All nature's charms would droop and 
Jesus, compared with thine. 

2 Vain were herfairestbeamsdisplay'd. 
And vain her blooming store ; 

Her brightness languishes to shade. 
Her beauty is no more. 

3 But, ah, how far from mortal sight 
The Lord of glory dwells : ^ 

A veil of interposing night 
His radiant face conceals. 

4 Oh, could my longing spirit ris« 
On strong immortal wing. 

And reach thy palace in the skies, 
My Saviour and my King I 

5 There, thousands worship at thy feet, 
And there, divine employ. 

The triumphs of thy love repeat 
In songs of endless joy. 

6 Thy presence beams eternal day 
O'er all the blissful place ; 

Who would not drop this load of claj 
And die to see thy face 1 

HYMN 201. III. 1. 
Revolation vii. 9, &c. 
TTT^HO are these in bright array « 
VV This innumerable throng, 



HYMNS. 



Eouud the altar, night and day 
Tuning their triumphant songi 

Worthy is the Lamb once slain, 
liJessing, honour, glory, power, 

Wisdom, riches, to obtain ; 
New dominion every hour. 

2 These through fiery trials trod ; 
These from great affliction came ; 

Now before the throne of God, 
Seal'd with his eternal Name : 

Clad in raiment pure and white, 
Victor palms in every hand. 

Through their great Redeemer's might 
More than conquerors they stand. 

3 Hunger, thirst, disease unknown, 
On immortal fruits they feed ; 

Then the Lamb amidst the throne 
Shall to living fountains lead; 

Joy and gladness banish sighs ; 
Perfect love dispels their fears ; 

And, for ever from their eyes 
God shall wipe away their tears. 

XIV. MISCELLANEOUS. 
HYMN 202. C. M. 
Genesis xxviii. 20, 21. 

GOD of our fathers, by whose hand 
Thy peopl-e still are blest, 
Be with us through our pilgrimage ; 
Conduct us to our rest. 

2 Through each perplexing path of life 
Our wandering footsteps guide ; 

Give us each day our daily bread, 
And raiment fit provide. 

3 Ospread thy shelteringwings around, 
Till all our wanderings cease, 

And, at our Father's loved abode 
Our souls arrive in peace. 

4 Such blessings from thy gracious 
Our humble prayers implore; [hand 

And thou, the Lord, shalt be our God, 
And portion evermore. 

• HYMN 203. III. 3. 
1 Chronicles xxix. 10 — 13. 

BLESS'D be thou, the God of Israel, 
Thou, our Father, and our Lord; 
Eless'd thy Majesty for ever. 
Ever be thy Name adored. 

2 Thine, O Lord, are power and great- 

ness, 

Glory, victory, are thine own ; 
All is thine in earth and heaven. 
Over all thy boundless throne. 

3 Riches come of thee, and honour ; 
Power and might to thee belong ; 

Thine it is to make us prosper, 
Only thine to make us strong. 

4 Lord OUT God, for these, thy bounties, 
Hymns of gratitude we r;use ; 

To thy Name, for ever glorious. 
Ever we address our praise. 
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HYMN 204 C. M. 
Proverbs iii. 13—17. 

HAPPY is the man who h««» 
5 Religion's warning voice. 
And who celestial wisdom makes 
His early, only choice. 

2 For she has treasures sfreater far 
Than east or west unfold ; 

More precious are her bright rewards 
Than gems, or stores of gold. 

3 Her right hand offers to the just 
Immortal, happy days ; 

Her left, imperishable wealth. 
And heavenly crowns displays. 

4 And, as her holy labours rise. 
So her revi^ards increase ; 

Her ways are ways of pleasantness. 
And all her paths are peace. 

HYMN 205. L. M. 
Isaiah xl. 6 — 8. 

THE morning flowers display theif 
sweets. 

And gay their silken leaves unfold; 
As careless of the noon-day heats. 
And fearless of the evening cold. 

2 Nipp'd by the wind's unkindly blast, 
Parch'd by the sun's more fervent 

ray. 

The momentary glories waste. 
The short-lived beauties die away. 

3 So blooms the human face divine, 
When youth its pride of beauty 

shows ; 

Fairer than spring the colours shine, 
And sweeter than the opening rose. 

4 But, worn by slowly-rolling years. 
Or broke by sickness in a day, 

The fading glory disappears. 
The short-lived beauties die away. 

5 Yet these, new rising from the tomb. 
With lustre brighter far shall shine; 

Revive with ever-during bloom, 
Safe from diseases and decline. 

6 Let sickness blast, and death devour, 
If heaven shall recompense our 

pains ; 

Perish the grass, and fade the flowei. 
If firm the Word of God remains. 

HYMN 206. C. M. 
Isaiah xl. 27—31. 

Vj^T'HY mournest thou, my anxious 
y Despairing of relief, [sovil 
As if the Lord o'erlook'd thy carey. 

Or pitied not thy grief 1 
2 Has* thou not known, hast thou not 
heard, 

That firm remains on high, 
1 Th<; everlasting throne of Ilixn 
I Who made the eirth and sky"* 



HYMNS. 



8 A rt thou afraid his power will fail 

In sorrow's evil day 1 
Can the Creator's mighty arm 
Grow weary or decay t 

4 Supreme in wisdom as in power 
The Rock of Ages stands ; 

Thou canst not search his mind, nor 

T he working of his hands. [trace 
6 He gives the conquest to the weak 

Supports the fainting heart; 
And courage in the evil liour 

His heavenly aids impart. 
6 rtfere human energy shall ftiint. 

And youthful vigour cease ; 
Ihit those who wait upon the Lord, 

In strength shall still increase, 
r They,with unweariedstep,shall tread 

The path of life divine ; 
With growing ardour onward move, 

With growing briglitness shine. 
6 On eagles' wings they mount, they 

Cn wings of faith and love ; [soar 
Till, past the sphere of earth and sin, 

They rise to heaven above. 

HYMN 207. .C. M. 
Isaiah Ivii. 15. 
rpnUS speaks the High and Lofty 
X One : 

My throne is fix'd on high ; 
There, through eternity, I hear 
The praises of the sky: 

2 Yet, looking down, I visit oft 
The humble, hallow'd cell; 

And, with the penitent who mourn, 
'Tis my delight to dwell. 

3 My presence heals the wounded 

heart, 

The sad in spirit cheers ; 
My presence, from the bed of dust. 

The contrite sinner rears, 
i I dwell with all my humble saints 

While they on earth remain ; 
And they, exalted, dwell with me, 

With me for ever reign. 

HYMN 208. 11. 1. 
Habakkuk iii. 17—19. 

ALTHOUGH the vine its fruit deny. 
The budding fig-tree droop and die, 
No oil the olive yield ; 
Yet will I trust me in my God, 
Yea, bend rejoicing to his rod, 
And by his grace be heal'd. 

5 Though fields, in verdure once ar- 

rayed, 

By whirlwinds desolate be laid, 
'< >r parch' d by scorching beam ; 
6till in the Lord shall be my trust, 
My joy ; for, though his frown is just 
His mere J is snpre-ne. 
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3 Though from the fo! d the flock decay, 
Though herds lie famish'd o'er the lea 

And round the empty stall ; 
My soul above the wreck shall rise. 
Its better joys are in the skies ; 

There God is all in all. 

4 In Gcd my strength, howe'er distreff*. 

1 yet will hope, and calmly rest, 
Nay, triumph in his love : 

My lingering soul, my tardy feet, 
Free as the hind he :niakes, and fleet. 
To speed my course above. 

HYMN 209. C. M. 
St. John xiv. 6. 

THOU art the Way, to thee alone 
From sin and death we flee ; 
And he who would the Father seek, 
Must seek him. Lord, by thee. 

2 Thou art the Truth, thy word alone 
True wisdom can impart ; 

Thou only canst inform the mind 
And purify the heart. 

3 Thou art the Life, the rending tomb 
Proclaims thy conquering arm. 

And those who put their trust in thee 
Nor death nor hell shall harm. 

4 Thou art the Way, the Truth, the Life; 
Grant us that way to kjiow, 

That truth to keep,"that life to win. 
Whose joys eternal flow. 

HYMN 210. S. M. 
Philippians it. 12, 13. 

HEIRS of unending life, 
While yet we sojourn here, 
O let us our salvation work 

With trembling and with fear. 
2 God will support our hearts 

With might before unknown ; 
The work to be perform'd is ours. 

The strength is all his own. 
8 'Tis he that works to will, 
'lis he that works to do ; 
His is the power by which we act. 
His be the glory 'too ! 

HYMN 211. III. 1. 
Ephesians v, 14—17. 

SINNER, rouse thee from thy sleep, 
Wake and o'er thy folly weep ; 
Raise thy spirit dark and dead, 
Jesus waits his light to shed. 

2 Wake from sleep, arise from deativ 
See the bright and living path : 
Watchful tread that path ; be wise. 
Leave thy folly, seek the skies. 

3 Leave thy folly, cease firom crime. 
From this hour redeem thy time ; 
Life secure without delay. 

Evil is the mortal day. 



HYMNS. 



* Be not blind and foolish still ; 
Call'd of Jesus, learn his will : 
Jesus calls from death and night, 
Jesus waits to shed his ii^jht. 

HYMN 212. CM. 
Hebrews xii. 1, 2. 

TO : what a cloud of witnesses 
J Encompass us around ; 
dcTi once like us with suffering tried, 
Bur now with glory crov/n'd. 
Let us. with zeal like theirs in- 
spired, 

Strive in the Christian race ; 



And, free i. from erei/ weight 3f s2a» 

T]ieir holy footsteps trace. 

3 Behold a witness nobler still. 
Who trod atfjiction's path, 

Jesus, the author, finisher, 
Hewarder of our faith : 

4 He, for the joy before him set. 
And moved by pitying love, 

Endured the cross, despised the shaun*, 
And now he reigns above. 

5 Thither, for^retting things behind. 
Press we, to God's rigiit hand ; 

There, with the Saviour and his samti^ 
Triumphantly to stand. 



GLORIA PATRI. 

N. B. The metre marks, affixed to the Psalms and Hymns, refer to a division 
of the Metres, founded on the nature of the verse, into four Classes, marked— 
I., H., HI., IV. 

Class I. includes Common, Long, and Short metres, marked C. M., L. M., 
S. M. 

Class H. includes the ether Iambic metres, eight in number, marked II. 1, H. X 
II. 3, II. 4, i£.c., which may be named Tico, one ; Tico, tico ; Two, three, i^c. 

Clvss III. includes the Trochaic metres, being five in number, marked HI. 1^ 
HI. 2, III. 3. &c., wliich may be named Three, one; Three, two, <.fc. 

Class IV. includes the metres consisting chiefly of triplets, being five in number,, 
marked IV. 1, IV, 2, IV. 3, «Scc., and may be named Four, one ; Four, two, 



CLASS I. 
C. M. 

TO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
The God whom we adore. 
Be glory, as it was. is now. 
And shall be evermore. 

L. M. 

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
The God whom earth' and heaven 

Be glory, as it was of old, [adore. 
Is now, and shall be evermore. 
S. M. 

To God the Father, Son, 

And Spirit, glory be, 
As 'twas, and is, and shall be so, 

To all eternity^ 

CLASS II. 
H. 1. 

rO Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, 
Tke God whom heaven's triumph- 
And saints on earth adore; [ant host 
Be glory as in ages past. 
As now it is, and so shall last 
When time shall be no more. 
II. 2. 

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, [host. 
The God wiom heaven's triumphant 

And sulfering saints on earth adore; 
Be glory as in ages past, 
4.8 now it is, and so shall last 

Wlien time itself shall be no aaore 



II. 3. 

To God the Father, God the Son, 
And God the Spirit. Three in One, 
Be glory in the highest given, 
By all in earth, and all in heaven, 
As was through ages heretofore. 
Is now, and shall be evermore. 

II. 4. 

To God the Fath^er, Son, 

And Spirit, ever bleas'd. 
Eternal Three in One, 
All worship be address'd. 
As heretofore 
It was, is now, 
And shall be so 
For evermore. 

II. 5. 

To God the Father, and to God the Soa, 
To God the Holy Spirit, Three in One, 
Be praise from all on earth and all in 
heaven, 

As was, and is, and ever shall be given. 
11. 6. 

Eternal praise be given. 

And songs of highest worth. 
By all the hosts of heaven. 

And all the saints on earth, 
To God, supreme confess'd, 

To Christ, his only Son, 
."^nd to the Spirit bless'd, 

Eternal Three in One. 
101 



HYMNS. 



n. 7. 

Tn Father, Son, and Spirit bless*d, 
Supreme o'er earth and heaven, 

Eternal Three in One confess'd, 
Be highest glory given, 

A-s was through ages heretofore, 

Is now and shall be evermore, 
By all in earth and heaven. 

II. 8. 

By all in earth and all in heaven 

Be everlasting glory given, 
To God the Father, God the Son, 

And God the Spirit ; equal Three 

In undivided Unity, 
Ere time had yet its course begun : 

As was, and is, be highest praise, 

As still shall be through endless days. 

CLASS III. 

III. 1. 

HOLY Father, holv Son, 
Holy Spirit, Three in One ! 
Glory, as of old, to thee. 
Now, and evermore shall be I 

III. 2. 

Praise the Name of God most high. 
Praise him all below the sky. 
Praise him all ye heavenly host. 
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost ; 
As through countless ages past. 
Evermore his praise shall last. 

III. 3. 

Praise the Father, earth and heaven, 
Praise the Son, the Spirit praise, 

As it was, and is, be given 
Glory through eternal days. 

III. 4. 

To the Father, throned in heaven. 
To the Saviour, Christ, his Son, 

To the Spirit, praise be given, 
Everlasting Three in One: 

As of old, the Trinity 

Still is worshipp'd, still shall be. 

III. 5. 

Great Jehovah ! we adore thee, 
God the Father, God the Son, 

God the Spirit, join'd in glory 
On the same eternal throne : 

Endless praises 
To Jehovah, Three in One. 



CLASS IV. 
IV. 1. 

BY angels in heaven 
Of every degree. 
And saints upon earth. 
All praise be addressed ; 



To God in Three Persons, 

One God ever bless'd. 
As it has been, now is. 

And ever shall be. 

IV. 2. 

All praise to the Father, the Son, 
And Spirit thrice holy and bless'd, 

Th' eternal, supreme Three in One, 
Was, is, and shall still be address'A, 

IV. 3. 

All praise to the Father, all praise 
the Son, 

All praise to the Spirit, thrice bless'd, 
The holv, eternal, supreme Three in 
One, 

Was, is, and shall still be addre&s'd 
IV. 4. 

O Father Almighty, to thee be ad* 

dress'd. 

With Christ and the Spirit, one God 

ever bless'd, 
All glory and worship from earth and 

from heaven. 
As was, and is now, and shall ever be 

given. 

IV. 5. 

All glory and praise to the Father be 

given. 

The Son, and the Spirit, from earth 
and from heaven ; 

As was, and is now, be supreme ado- 
ration. 

And ever shall be, to the God of salva- 
tion. 



Fc-T" Hymns li5 and 1S5. 

TO the Father, to the Son, 
And Spirit ever bless'd. 
Everlasting Three in One, 

All worship be address'd : 
Praise from all abov^e, below. 

As throughout the ages pa^ 
Nov/ is given, and shall be so 

While endless ages last. 
TfTien used to Hymn 185, in line 6, rtad 
As was throughout the ages past. 



COME, let us adore Him; come, bow 
at his feet ; 
O give Him the glory, the praise that 
is meet ; 

Let joyful hosannas unceasing arise, 
And join the full chorus that gladdeni 
the skies. 



fl" Whenever the Hymns are used at the celebration of Divine Service, a certssm 
portion or portions of the Psalms of David iii metre shall also be sung 
102 



TABLE OF FIRST LINES, 



BHOWINa WHERE TC FIND EACH HYMN BY THE BEGINNINa. 



Page 

CHARGE to keep I have 94 

Ah, how shall fallen man 60 

Alas, what hourly dangers rise - • • • 69 
All glorious God, what hymns of 

praise 60 

Almighty Father, bless the word - • 65 
Almighty Lord, before thy throne- 73 
Although the vine its fruit deny - - • 100 
And arewe now brought near to God 76 

And wilt thou, O eternal God 77 

And will the Judge descend 97 

•Another six days' work is done- -• 64 
Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat 84 
Arise, my soul, with rapture rise - • 91 

As, panting in the sultry beam 89 

As, when the weary traveller gains 95 
As o'er Ihe past my memory strays 67 
As the sweet flower that scents the 

morn 83 

Awake, my soul, and with the sun 91 
Awake, my soul, stretch every 

nerve 94 

Awake, ye saints, awake 63 

Before Jehovah's awful throne* •• 88 

Begin, my soul, the exalted lay 58 

Be joyful in God, all ye lands of the 

earth 88 

Be still, my heart, these anxious 

cares 89 

Bless'd be thou, the God of Israel- 99 
Blest is the man whose softening 

heart 80 

Plest is the tie that binds 62 

Behold the Saviour of mankind - •• 70 

Children of the heavenly King 66 

(■hrist from the dead is raised, and 

made 71 

Christ the Lord is risen to-day 71 

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come • • 72 
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Do'r^5 72 

Come let our voices join > 79 

Cf.me, Lord, and warm each lan- 
guid heart 98 

Comfc, ye that love tho Lord • 87 

33* 



Deluded souls, thatdreamof heaven &^ 
Disovvn'd of heaven, by man op- 

press'd 79 

Dread Jehovah, God of nations 73 

Eternal source of every jcy 58 

Faith is the Christian's evidence- 85 
Far from my thoughts, vain world, 

begone 64 

Father of mercies 1 in thy word - • - 57 

Father of all, whose love profound 73 

Father of mercies, bow thine ear - • 77 

Father, to thee my soul I lift 61 

Father, whate'er of earthly bliss- 89 

Few are thy days, and full of woe 86 

Fountain of niercy, God of love - •• 74 

From all that dwell below the skiep 76 

From Greenland's icy mountains - • 78 
From whence these direful omen? 

round 70 

Glory to thee, my God, this night - • 92 

Glory to the Father give 79 

God moves in a mysterious way- • 60 
God of the seas, tiiine awful voice- 81 
God of our fathers, by whose hand 99 
Go forth, ye heralds, in my name- 76 
"Go, preach my Gospel," saith thp 

Lord 77 

Grace! 'tis a charming sound 62 

Great first of beings ! mighty Lord- 57 
Great God, this sacred day of thine 64 
Great God, to thee my evening song 93 
Great God, what do I see a,nd hear 97 
Great God, with wonder and with 

praise 57 

Guide me, O thou great Jehovah • 93 

Hail! thou long-expected Jesus- - 65 

Hail to the Lord's Anointed 63 

Hark ! from the tombs a mournful 

sound 90 

Hark ! the glad sound, the Saviour 

comes 65 

Hark! the htrald angels sing- CS 
103 



TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 



ffagteji. siiineT, to be wise 83 

Hear, gracious God, my bumble 

moan 89 

Hear what the voice from heaven 

declares 82 

He dies, the Friend of sinners dies 71 
He*s come, let every knee be bent- 72 

Heirs of unending life 100 

High on the bending willows hung 71 

How beauteous are their feet 67 

How firm a foundation, ye saints of 

the Lord 86 

How long shall earth's alluring toys 98 
How helpless guilty nature lies - •• 61 
How oft, alas ! this wretched heart 69 
How short the race our friend has 

run 83 

How wondrous and great 79 

I love thy kingdom. Lord 62 

In loud exalted strains 64 

Inspirer and hearer of prayer 92 

I would not live alway ; I ask not 

to stay 95 

Jesus, and shall it ever be 93 

Jesus, my strength, my hope 93 

Jesus, Saviour of my soul 86 

Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 77 
Joy is a fruit that will not grow- • 87 

Let heaven arise. Let earth appear 57 
Let worldly minds the world pursue 03 

Like Noah's weary dove 62 

Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing 65 
Lord for the just thou dost provide 81 

Lord, how delightful 'tis to see 80 

Lord, my God, I long to know 87 

Lord of life, all praise excelling- • • 80 

Lord, unalilicted, undismay'd 90 

Lord, with glowing heart I'd praise 

thee 87 

Lo ! what a cloud of witnesses - • • -101 

. Mercy, descending from above • • • • 80 
My God, and is thy table spread - • - 76 

My God, permit me not to be 69 

My God, since thou hast raised me 

up 82 

My grateful soul, for ever praise - • 61 
My opening eyes with rapture see- 64 
My Saviour hanging on the tree - • • 70 

Not to the terrors of the Lord- 62 

Now from the altar of our hearts - - 92 
Now may the God of grace and 

power 73 

Now the shades of night are gone - 91 

O'er mountain-tops the mount of 

God 68 

O happy day, that stays my choice 75 
O, happy is the man who hears - •- 99 
104 



Oh for a closer walk with God - • 

O holy, holy, holy Lord 72 

O, in the morn of life, when yoath 75 

O let triumphant faith dispel 66 

On Sion, and on Lebanon 78 

O Spirit of the living God 78 

Oh, that my loa^d of sin were gone- 35 
O thou that hear'st when sinners 

cry 84 

Othou, to whose all -searching sight 69 
Our Lord is risen from the dead - • - 73 
O, where shall rest be found 97 

Peace, troubled soul, whose plain- 
tive moan 83 

Praise to God, immortal praise 74 

Prayer is the soul's sincere desire- 84 

Rich are the joys which cannot die 80 
Rise, crown'd with light, imperial 

Salem, rise ^ 

Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings 86 
Rise, O my soul, the hours review- 65 
Rock of Ages, cleft for me 85 

Salvation doth to God belong 74 

Salvation I O the joyful sound 60 

Saviour, source of every blessing- 61 

Saviour, when in dust, to thee 68 

Saviour, when night involves the 

skies 90 

Saviour, who thy flock art feeding 74 
See in the vineyard of the Lord - - - 67 
Seek, my soul, the narrow gate- - 97 
Should nature's charms, to please 

the eye 08 

Shout the glad tidings, exultingly 

sing t>6 

Since Christ our Passover is slain- 71 
Since I've known a Saviour's name 95 
Sing, my soul, His wondrous love- 01 



Sinner, rouse thee from thy sleep -100 



Sinners, turn, why will ye die 63 

Softly now the light of day 02 

Soldiers of Christ arise 75 

Songs of praise the angels sang 89 

Sov'reign Ruler of the skies 59 

Stay, thou insulted Spirit, stay 85 

The day is past and gone 92 

The gentle Saviour calls 75 

The God of Abraham praise S3 

The God oflife, whose constant care 67 
The Lord my pasture shall prepare 59 
The Lord will happiness divine - •- 94 

The mighty flood that rolls 96 

The morning flowers display their 

sweets 9^^ 

The race that •long in darkness 

pined 66 

The Saviour, when to heaven he 

rose 77 

There is a land of pure delight- ••- 9S 



TABLE OF FIRST LINES. 



Thf ?p-ir-,<MT? f^-niament on high - 5S 

1'ho Spirit, in our hearts 83 

This IS the day the Lord hath made 63 
Thou art the way, to thee alone - • • 100 
Though I should seek to wash me 

clean 60 

Thou, God, all glory, honour, power 76 
Thus speaks the High and Loftv 

One '100 

Time hastens on ; ye longing saints 66 
Tls finish'd; so the Saviour cried 70 

*Tis my happiness below 95 

To Jesus, our exalted Lord 76 

To OUT Redeemer's glorious Name 61 
To thee let my first olferings rise - • 91 

To thy temple I repair 64 

Triumphant Sion I lift thy head - • - 63 

Vital spark of heavenly flame ^ 

We give immortal praise 73 

Welcome, sweet day of rest 63 

When all thy mercies, O my God - • 59 
When dangers, woes, or death are 

nigh 81 

Wben gathering clouds around 

I view 90 

^^lene'er the angry passions rise- 94 
I can read my title clear- • • 67 



When I survey the wondrous cross 70 
When Jesus left his heavenly 

throne SO 

When, Lord, to this our western 

land ^ 

When, rising from the bed of death ^ 
When, streaming from the eastern 

skies 90 

When those we love are snatch'd 

away 62 

Wben thro' the torn sail the wild 

tempest is streaming Si= 

Wben we are raised from deep dis- 
tress 62 

While angels thus, O Lord, rejoice 65 
While shepherds watch'd their 

flocks by night 65 

While thee I seek, protecting Power 95 
With joy shall I behold the day - 63 
Witness, ye men and angels ; now 75 

Who are these in bright^array 98 

Who is this that comes from Edom 69 
W^hy raournest thou, my anxious 

soul 99 



Ye fkithful souls who Jesus know- 71 

Ye fields of light, celestial plains- - 58 
Yehumble souls, approachyour God 

Youth, when devoted to the Lord 73 



INDEX. 



Certlficite 

Table of Contents 

The Ratification of the Book of 
Common Prayer 

The Preface 

The Order how the Psalter is ap- 
pointed to be read . 

Vhe Order how the rest of the 
Holy Scripture is appointed to 
be read . . . . . 

Tables of Lessons of Holy Scrip- 
ture, to be read at Morning and 
Evening Prayer throughout the 
Year 

The Calendar .... 

Tables and Rules for the Move- 
able and Immoveable Feasts, 
together with the Days of Fast- 
ing and Abstinence throughout 
the Year 

Tables for finding the Holy-days 

The Order for Daily Morning 
Prayer 

The Order for Daily Evening 
Prayer, 

The Litany, or General Supplica- 
tion, to be used after Morning 
Service on Sundays, Wednes- 
days, and Fridays 

Prayers and Thanksgivings upon 
several Occasions, to be used 
before the two final Prayers of 
Morning and Evening Service 

The Collects, Epistles, and Gvjs- 
pels, to be used thsoaghout the 
Year .... 

The Order for the Administration 
of the Lord's Supper, or Holy 
Communion .... 

The Ministration of Public Bap- 
tism of Infants, to be used in 
tne Cliurch, .... 

The Ministration of Private Bap- 
tism of Children, in Houses . 

The Ministration of Baptism to 
such as are of Riper Years, 
and able to answer for them- 
selves 

A. Catechism ; that is to say, an 
Instruction to be learned by 
every Person before he be 
brousfht to be confirmed by the 
Bidhop 



Page 



XVI. 
XVII. 



15 

20 

94 

104 
108 

111 
115 



Page 

The Order of Confirmation, or 
Laying on of Hands upon those 
that are baptized, and come to 
years of Discretion . . .11 

The Form of Solemnization of 
Matrimony . •. , . llf 

The Order for the Visitation of 
the Sick J21 

The Communion of the Sick . 126 

The Order for the Burial of the 
Dead 

The Thanksgiving of Women 
after Child-birth, commonly 
called, The Churching of Wo- 
men 130 

Formsof Prayer to be used at Sea 131 

A Form of Prayer for the Visita- 
tion of Prisoners . . . i36 

A Form of Prayer and Thanks- 
giving to Almighty God, for the 
Fruits of the earth, and all the 
other Blessings of his mercifa' 
Providence .... HO 

Forms of Prayer to be used in 
Families 141 

Selections of Psalms, to be used 
instead of the Psalms for the 
Day, at the Discretion of the 
Minister 144 

The Psalter, or Psalms of David 157 

Articles of Religion . . .239 

The Form and Manner of Making, 
Ordaining, and Consecrating 
Bishops, Priests, and Deacons 238 

The Litany and Sufi^rages . . 251 

The Order for the Administration 
of the Lord's Supper, or Holy 
Communion .... 253 

The Form of Consecration of a 

Church or Chapel ... 260 

An Office of Institution of Minis- 
ters into Parishes or Churches 2f*9 

Selections from the Psalms of 

David, in Metre ... 4 

Table of first Lines of Psalms . 45 

Table of Subjects of Psalms . 49 
Hymns suited to ih-e Feasts and 

Fasts of the Church . . 55 
Gloria Patri . . . .101 

Table of first Lines of Hymns . 103 
Table to find Hymns suited to 

particular Subjects, &c. . • Ifl8 



107 



TABLE, 



TU FIND HYMNS SUITED TO PARTICULAR SUBJECTS AND OCCASIOJIi. 



1 THE HOLY SCRIPTURES. 57 

11. CREATION..™ . 57 

UI PROVIDENCE .^^^..^ — 58 

IV. REDEMPTION 60 

V. THE CHURCH.™ — .. C2 

VI. FESTIVALS AND FASTS- • 63 

The Lord's Day ^..^^ 63 

Advent ..ht^—...— — — 65 

Christmas-^ 65 

End of the Year ™- 66 

New Year 67 

Eiiipliany . — — 67 

Lent 63 

Passion Weefc. and Good 



Friday • 
Easter • • ♦ • . 

Ascension 

Whit-Sunday 

Trinity Sunday • • • 

Fast-day 

Thankugiving-day • 



PII. ORDINANCES aHD SPE- 
CIAL OCCASIONS. 74 

- 74 



Baptism of Infants . — 
Baptism of Adults ♦ • 

Confirmation 

The Lord's Supper -- 



75 
75 
7u, 



VIII. 
IX. 



Ordinatloa, or Institution of 

Minister** 7^ 

Consecratiac of a Church - •• T 

Missions 

Sunday and Charity Schools T 
Charitable Occasions ^ 

To be used at Sea 

For the Sick •« 

Funerals ci! 

INVITATION AND WARN- ( 

ING 83^ 

CHRISTIAN DUTIES AND 

AFFECTIONS M 

— ^. 84 

84 

85 



Prayer • — - 
Repentance- 

Faith 

Hope 

Joy 

Love 
Praise- 



Contentment ^'^ 



In Affliction — — 

Daily Devotif/ 

THE CHRIf.'" 'A^' LIFE-. 92» 

DEATH 36 

JUDGMEy^T-. ^ 

ETERNTl'Y ^^..^^ QTi 

XIV. MlSCE^^^NEOUS•-• - <^ ^ 



X. 
XI. 
XII. 
XIII. 




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